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…
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…
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…
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…
Army troops evacuate people from a flood-hit area in Punjab, Pakistan, last summer. – Copyright AP Photo
Around 350 million animals are killed by traffic in the US each year. – Copyright Canva
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…
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…
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…
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…