Empathy and the environment

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An evolution to a cleaner, greener world requires not only the activism of youth, but also the wisdom of age and the leadership of a Lincoln or Roosevelt to address the concerns of those adversely affected by change, so that all can see a path to a brighter future, for themselves, their children and their world.

How to really reduce the co2 emissions of the atmosphere?

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We still have an opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions from the atmosphere. This is not as difficult as it sounds. Here are some reflections, questions and answers that will help us solve the problem, covering only 70% of global emissions we can achieve important global results:

Hydrogen for a stronger economy and cleaner environment

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Frank Wolak, President and CEO of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association – argues that when it comes to a stronger economy and a cleaner environment – hydrogen brings it all together

Science Based Green Recovery at the COP26

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Selva Ozelli’s digital solo art show "Art in the Time of Corona 7 - Recovery Roses" is part of her series of art shows exploring the links between pollution and the pandemic.

The leading young environmental activists and social media

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Social networks have become a fundamental tool for the young people of the XXI century and they are using it in an exemplary way to act in the face of one of the greatest threats that humanity has faced, the Ecological crisis.

About COP26: Who wants to change key climate reports by lobbying?

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How countries are trying to change a crucial scientific report on how to tackle climate change.

Reducing emissions - benefits for both the environment and business

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The pandemic has doubled and even tripled the volume of disposable plastics in several countries around the world.

#UrbanOctober

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This year #UrbanOctober focuses on the climate crisis which is also the theme of UN-Habitat’s campaign ClimateAction4Cities.

Religions and environmental protection

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All religions agree that nature is an act of divinity and should be treated as such...

A JOINT MESSAGE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CREATION

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September is celebrated by many Christians as the Season of Creation, an opportunity to pray and care for God’s creation. As world leaders prepare to meet in November at Glasgow to deliberate on the future of our planet, we pray for them and consider what the choices we must all make.

The plastic waste problem explained

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Plastic is a life-changing resource, but the same qualities that make it useful—alongside poor waste management—have created a global waste challenge. Here’s what you need to know.

Science Art and Justice in The Time of Corona

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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is holding its 76th annual meeting between September 14-30 to bring countries together at a critical time for marshalling collective action to tackle the global environmental crisis which has worsened the COVID-19 Pandemic.

U.S. Forces Are Leaving a Toxic Environmental Legacy in Afghanistan

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Legal and practical obstacles make it difficult to clean the burn pits and health-damaging chemicals that remain at military bases.

Celebrating World Water Week with Sustainable Development Goals

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Oceans contribute to poverty eradication, sustained economic growth and food security. However, the benefits they provide are increasingly undermined by human activities.

UNEP Says A Global Agreement is Needed to Address PPE

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There is a need to establish a coherent and effective framework to promote exchanges and cooperation, while keeping in mind the importance of a level playing field, in order to protect the environment and human health.

The SDGs against the problem of food waste

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Did you know that a third of all food produced in the world is wasted?

Potato Milk: The Best Plant-Based Dairy Option For The Environment?

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That's right, plant-based milk alternatives are now being made from potatoes. And it proves to be great for the environment and your health...

Four ways to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises simultaneously

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A landmark report by the world’s most senior climate and biodiversity scientists argues that the world will have to tackle the climate crisis and the species extinction crisis simultaneously, or not at all.

10% of all greenhouse gas emissions come from food we throw in the bin

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“Is producing more food the only way to feed a growing population?” It’s a question many scientists, farmers and politicians have been trying to answer, and one to which the logical answer would seem to be “yes”. However, it hides the fact that we are throwing away a huge amount of perfectly edible, nutritious food every year. New research shows more than 2.5 billion tonnes of food are estimated to go uneaten each year, which is about 40% of all the food produced.

Your bed probably isn’t as clean as you think – a microbiologist explains

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Germs love your bed as much as you do.