Despite Western European countries having increasingly high rates of recycling, difficult-to-recycle plastic and other trash are frequently sent abroad.
Environment
The Non-Economic Impacts of Loss and Damage: Destroying the Spirit, Breaking the Soul
The discourse on loss and damage largely centres around the ‘economic’ impacts of climate change. But non-economic impacts − from the strain on social bonds to debt-induced anxiety − are equally devastating. Research using a methodology based on locally identified values sought to deepen understanding of these intangible losses and damages from climate change
The discourse on loss and damage largely centres around the ‘economic’ impacts of climate change. But non-economic impacts − from the strain on social bonds to debt-induced anxiety − are equally devastating. Research using a methodology based on locally identified values sought to deepen understanding of these intangible losses and damages from climate change
Bangladesh Ramps up Use of Recycled Fabrics in Ready-Made Garments
Aligning with the European Union’s target to reduce the use of fresh cotton in the garment sector to reduce the environmental degradation, Bangladesh is increasing the use of recycled materials in its ready-made garment sector.
Aligning with the European Union’s target to reduce the use of fresh cotton in the garment sector to reduce the environmental degradation, Bangladesh is increasing the use of recycled materials in its ready-made garment sector.
What’s the Link Between Co 2, CoV-2 (Covid) and Climate Injustice?
Racism, sexism, and classism are in the air we breathe.
Racism, sexism, and classism are in the air we breathe.
How Well-Managed Dams and Smart Forecasting Can Limit Flooding as Extreme Storms Become More Common in a Warming World
The arduous task of cleaning up from catastrophic flooding is underway across the Northeast after storms stretched the region’s flood control systems nearly to the breaking point.
The arduous task of cleaning up from catastrophic flooding is underway across the Northeast after storms stretched the region’s flood control systems nearly to the breaking point.
Solar Energy Can Help Purify Water Contaminated by Industry
Through it, they separated and removed dilute arsenate from wastewater.
Through it, they separated and removed dilute arsenate from wastewater.
Genetically Engineered Trees Stoke Climate Hope — And Environmental Fears
U.S. climate technology startup Living Carbon has been developing genetically engineered poplar trees that it says can absorb more carbon – a potential tool in the climate crisis.
U.S. climate technology startup Living Carbon has been developing genetically engineered poplar trees that it says can absorb more carbon – a potential tool in the climate crisis.
How Climate Change Is Affecting Threatened Species Conservation
Find out more about the not-for-profit that’s helping conserve threatened species in the Australian outback.
Find out more about the not-for-profit that’s helping conserve threatened species in the Australian outback.
‘We Must Never Assume That a Healthy Planet Is Automatic’ Says WCS’s New CEO Monica Medina
Last month, Monica Medina became the President and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).
Last month, Monica Medina became the President and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).
Repowering Rural America with Clean Energy
USDA has set a single funding window for both programs with a two-stage process. Eligible applicants can send Letters of Interest (LOIs) for the PACE program between July 10 and September 29.
USDA has set a single funding window for both programs with a two-stage process. Eligible applicants can send Letters of Interest (LOIs) for the PACE program between July 10 and September 29.
NHS Forest to Plant 150,000 Trees
The NHS Forest project, led by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, is set to grow as it prepares to plant an impressive 150,000 additional trees on NHS sites.
The NHS Forest project, led by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, is set to grow as it prepares to plant an impressive 150,000 additional trees on NHS sites.
AI Unlocks Secrets of Amazon River Dolphins’ Behavior, No Tagging Required
Freshwater dolphins in the Amazon Basin navigate through flooded forests during the wet season using their flexible bodies and echolocation clicks.
Freshwater dolphins in the Amazon Basin navigate through flooded forests during the wet season using their flexible bodies and echolocation clicks.
The Eco Collapse We Were Warned About Has Begun
In 2023, different climatic anomalies have been recorded that set new historical records in the tragic progression of climate change at the global level.
In 2023, different climatic anomalies have been recorded that set new historical records in the tragic progression of climate change at the global level.
Sizing Up Big Food’s Appetite for Change
DeSmog to track the agriculture industry’s efforts to shape the agenda of the upcoming UAE COP28 summit.
DeSmog to track the agriculture industry’s efforts to shape the agenda of the upcoming UAE COP28 summit.
Clean-Energy Lawn Mowers Are Taking Over the Landscape
Gas-powered gear is extremely dirty and shifting to electricity is important for sustainability reasons.
Gas-powered gear is extremely dirty and shifting to electricity is important for sustainability reasons.
Wild or Not? Dilemma Over Two Human-Friendly Rhinos in Nepal
Two female rhinos, raised in human care and later released in the wild, pose a threat to themselves and people, conservationists warn.
Two female rhinos, raised in human care and later released in the wild, pose a threat to themselves and people, conservationists warn.