There were high hopes last year that world leaders at the COP15 climate change conference in Copenhagen would strike a deal on a forests conservation scheme, in which developed countries would pay developing countries to protect their forests.
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How Extreme Weather Threatens People With Disabilities
Any single disastrous event can really endanger people with disabilities.
Any single disastrous event can really endanger people with disabilities.
Indonesia’s Environment Ministry Fails to Communicate Risk of Air Pollution to Jakartans
Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry has failed to communicate the risk of air pollution in the capital, Jakarta, and surrounding areas.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry has failed to communicate the risk of air pollution in the capital, Jakarta, and surrounding areas.
Mountains Rich in Species Still Puzzle Science
Life on Earth is ultimately a mystery. Even more of a riddle is why there are so many mountains rich in species.
Life on Earth is ultimately a mystery. Even more of a riddle is why there are so many mountains rich in species.
Risky Rainwear: Outdoor Gear Makers Scramble To Find PFC-Free Alternatives
Just when I finally purged my kitchen of non-stick cookware due to the risks posed by Teflon, I now learn that my rain jacket and waterproof boots are also putting my health at risk from exposure to similar “hydrophobic” chemicals. What’s a concerned outdoors person to do about staying dry and comfortable on a rainy hike?
Just when I finally purged my kitchen of non-stick cookware due to the risks posed by Teflon, I now learn that my rain jacket and waterproof boots are also putting my health at risk from exposure to similar “hydrophobic” chemicals. What’s a concerned outdoors person to do about staying dry and comfortable on a rainy hike?
Top 10 Strangest Animal Couples!
— Top 10 Strangest Animal Couples! From the real life Jungle Book to a lion who adopted her prey…stay tuned to number 1 to hear about the strangest animal couples! This top 10 brought to you by Zero2Hero!! — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 From the real life Jungle Book to a lion…
Why Next Monday’s Un Climate Action Summit Matters
The media and climate activists must “name and shame” laggards, says the UN special envoy.
The media and climate activists must “name and shame” laggards, says the UN special envoy.
Mother, Mother Nature” / “We Are the Future
Two poems from Inuk poet Aka Niviâna
Two poems from Inuk poet Aka Niviâna
Children Drink Sweet Drinks When They Lack Clean Drinking Water
Our respondents said they preferred sweet drinks as they believed the cost of packaged mineral water was as expensive or more expensive than sugary beverages
Our respondents said they preferred sweet drinks as they believed the cost of packaged mineral water was as expensive or more expensive than sugary beverages
Less Meat for Rich Can Cut Heat and Hunger
Eating less meat can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But if everyone tries it, starvation will continue to climb.
Eating less meat can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But if everyone tries it, starvation will continue to climb.
Endangered Species on the Ropes
Now Trump is going to allow the importing of elephant “trophies” after all! Where do things stand overall now in the fight to protect endangered species, especially as wildlife now also face threats from climate change?
Now Trump is going to allow the importing of elephant “trophies” after all! Where do things stand overall now in the fight to protect endangered species, especially as wildlife now also face threats from climate change?
Localism as a Fulcrum for Global Change
The Great Transition Initiative recently hosted one of the most thoughtful, robust exchange of ideas about “localism” that I’ve seen in a long time.
The Great Transition Initiative recently hosted one of the most thoughtful, robust exchange of ideas about “localism” that I’ve seen in a long time.
How to Promote Gender Equity in the Green Economy
As the green economy develops, thousands of jobs will be created, but it is unlikely that women will have equal access to these opportunities.
As the green economy develops, thousands of jobs will be created, but it is unlikely that women will have equal access to these opportunities.
Amazon Workers Walk out for Climate Strike
Earlier this summer, more than 7,500 employees backed a climate change resolution that called on Amazon to adopt an aggressive climate plan.
Earlier this summer, more than 7,500 employees backed a climate change resolution that called on Amazon to adopt an aggressive climate plan.
Who’s Listening? Community Voices on Illegal Wildlife Trade
Provide incentives for the communities that live alongside wildlife.
Provide incentives for the communities that live alongside wildlife.
Climate Models Predict Bigger Heat Rise Ahead
Scientists using new climate models say a bigger heat rise than expected is possible by the end of the century.
Scientists using new climate models say a bigger heat rise than expected is possible by the end of the century.