The Western Hudson Bay polar bear population in Canada has seen a significant decline in recent years, according to a government report released this week. This population of polar bears, which is known for passing through the sub-Arctic town of Churchill, Manitoba every autumn as they migrate to th
Climate change is having a significant impact on every aspect of human life, including the cost of living. In 2022, we have seen firsthand the ways in which global warming has made life more expensive, from higher food prices due to extreme weather events to increased costs for natural disasters, en
Explore ‘Green Defence’: tackling military carbon emissions, global initiatives like NATO’s green strategies, and the Indian Army’s shift to EVs. Learn how sustainable defense reduces environmental impact while enhancing energy efficiency. GREEN DEFENCE Defence Sector and Car
The World Bank has approved a $500 million project in Brazil to support the expansion of sustainability-linked finance and increase the private sector’s ability to access carbon credit markets. The initiative, in partnership with Brazilian state-controlled lender Banco do Brasil, aims to help
The European Union’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) level in 2021 fell by 22% from a peak hit in 2008, the bloc’s statistical office, Eurostat, said on Wednesday. The top five emitters of the 27 EU member states – Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and Spain – accounted for roug
Sustainable Shopping In 2023 As consumers become more aware of the social and environmental impacts of their purchases, sustainable shopping is becoming increasingly important. Sustainable shopping, or the practice of making purchases that have a minimal impact on the environment and support ethical
For the first time, a climate litigation case has opened in Switzerland, which could pave the way for more loss-and-damage cases to be tried in the country. Four residents of Pari Island in Indonesia have launched civil proceedings against cement producer Holcim, headquartered in Switzerland, for it
Private equity firm General Atlantic’s BeyondNetZero has raised $3.5 billion to support companies in the fight against climate change. The fund, which was launched in 2021, aims to invest up to $200 million in firms that can help reduce emissions in areas including decarbonization, resource co
The fashion industry is one of the central pollution-producing industries globally. Clothing production not only pollutes the environment but also harms the producers through toxic chemicals and materials. According to a study, 92 million textiles are wasted every year resulting in landfills. People
In a successful political agreement reached on Sunday between EU negotiators, an invaluable step towards a better-engineered carbon market was achieved. Emissions from industry are expected to fall faster from 2027 onwards, as are increased CO2 costs imposed on fuels used in road transport and build
