‘A win for climate justice of epic proportions’: UN vote could push countries to take climate action

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a historic resolution on climate justice on March 29, 2023. The resolution, which was proposed by Vanuatu, calls on the world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, to clarify states’ obligations to tackle…

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‘Safeguard our future’: Australia passes law capping oil and gas emissions for the first time

Australia passed a new law on March 30, 2023 that will cap emissions from coal mines and oil refineries. The law, which was passed with the support of the Green party, is the first time that emissions reductions have been…

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All blocked up: UK proposes ban on plastic wet wipes to tackle water pollution

The UK government is planning to ban plastic wet wipes, which are a major cause of sewer blockages and water pollution. The ban would come into effect next year, following a public consultation. Wet wipes are made from a variety…

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Earth Hour 2023: Switch off and get involved in these events to help the planet

Earth Hour is an annual event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held on the last Saturday of March, and encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour from 8:30…

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COP27 finally put a loss and damage fund on the map. What can we expect on the way to COP28?

Army troops evacuate people from a flood-hit area in Punjab, Pakistan, last summer. – Copyright AP Photo

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Wildlife crossings: US rolls out $350 million in funding to prevent collisions and improve habits

Around 350 million animals are killed by traffic in the US each year. – Copyright Canva

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Happy Earth Month from the .ECO family.

In honor of Earth Month, you decide to explore the website .ECO® , an online community dedicated to environmental sustainability. As you browse the site, you come across a variety of resources, from tips on reducing your carbon footprint to profiles…

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Solar panels could be installed in the spaces between tracks in world first

Swiss start-up Sun-Ways is set to install removable solar panels on railway tracks near Buttes train station in Switzerland. The specially designed train, developed by Scheuchzer, will travel along the rails, unfurling the panels, which are pre-assembled at a Swiss…

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California’s New Climate Action Plan

California is leading the way in environmental progress by adopting progressive environmental requirements. The state is implementing policy bans on single-use plastic, investing in electric transportation and renewable energy, and has recently announced the California Climate Action Plan which could…

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93km climate-controlled Dubai highway: How proposed project will connect 3 million residents

URB, a Dubai-based sustainable cities developer, is planning to create the world’s first closed loop structure around a city. The project, called ‘The Loop’, is a 93-km climate-controlled cycle highway connecting more than 3 million residents to key services and…

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