Tag: Environmental sustainability
Rich Countries’ Reluctance on JETP Coal-to-Clean Deals: Explained
Rich Countries' Reluctance on JETP Coal-to-Clean Deals: An In-Depth ExplorationIn a groundbreaking revelation, top officials from the UK and Germany have disclosed their hesitance to pursue additional Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) – a...
Climate Projects at Risk as Trump Cuts Aid
The Trump administration’s recent actions have put nearly $500 million in grant-based climate funding for developing countries at risk. This includes critical programs such as boosting climate resilience for drought-affected farmers in Iraq, providing...
UK Reduces Drax Power Station Subsidies by 50% – Eco-Friendly Biomass
The Drax power station in North Yorkshire, UK, has long been a hot topic due to its controversial transition from burning coal to biomass. Recently, the UK government announced a significant reduction in subsidies...
Rebuilding After Wildfires: Creating Resilient and Sustainable Homes
Rebuilding After Wildfires: Overcoming Challenges to Create Resilient HomesAfter Colorado's devastating wildfire in Louisville, residents faced a tough decision: rebuild their homes to new, green standards despite the added costs and time, or revert...
Greenwashing Alert: Shell’s Deceptive Use of Phantom Carbon Credits
Shell's Deceptive Greenwashing Exposed
In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that energy giant Shell has been engaging in deceptive practices to present its liquefied natural gas (LNG) as "carbon neutral." This elaborate...
Cultural Values Enhance Forest Growth on Indigenous Lands: Study
Alright, so here's the deal - in Panama, there's this Indigenous tribe called the Wounaan, and they take their forest conservation game seriously. A recent study led by researchers from McGill University found that...
European Companies Backing Strong Climate Action: Key Findings
Alright, so check this out. Solar panels were recently set up on top of a production hall at Halloren, Germany's oldest chocolate factory. This place has been around since way back in 1804, making...
Building Climate Resilience Through Nature Conservation
The 55th anniversary of Earth Day is happening, and it's a pretty big deal. The planet is facing some serious environmental threats right now, like extreme weather, species decline, deforestation, and water insecurity. These...
Solving Climate and Biodiversity Crises through System Change
As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day and gear up for the UN COP30 climate summit, it's hard to ignore the fact that the climate and biodiversity crises are wreaking havoc all around...
COP30: Addressing the Elephant in the Room – Fossil Fuels and Climate Change
Andreas Sieber, who's the associate director of global policy and campaigns at 350.org, and Stela Herschmann, a Climate Policy Specialist at Observatório do Clima, are gearing up for COP30. This conference is shaping up...
