Sustainability

The European Union (EU) is set to release its strategies in its Green Deal Industrial Plan. EU hopes that doing so guarantees that its industries can compete with the United States and China in creating and producing clean tech products and acquiring the required raw materials. The announcement will include the Net-Zero Industry Act and …

EU’s Green Deal Industrial Plan: Net-zero industry and Critical raw materials acts Read More »

The travel and tourism industry has been identified as a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making up approximately 8% of global emissions, according to the World Tourism Organization. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the industry’s environmental impact and a push for more sustainable tourism practices. However, studies show that …

The challenge of sustainable tourism: Yes to a greener future but tourists won’t pay Read More »

Germany, like many other countries around the world, is experiencing the effects of climate change on its water resources. Long dry seasons, heat waves, and lack of rainfall are just some of the challenges that Germany faces in ensuring water security for its citizens. In response to these challenges, the German government has developed a …

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Global health continues to be greatly affected by air pollution. Lahore, Pakistan, will have the worst air quality in the world in 2022, according to an annual survey conducted by the Swiss air purifier maker IQAir. Bangladesh has been surpassed by Chad in central Africa as the nation with the worse air. What are the …

Lahore has the worse air quality, and Chad is the most polluted nation Read More »

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil is at an all-time high in February, with preliminary official data showing that it is increasing despite President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s pledge to stop illegal logging. The rise in deforestation levels has posed significant challenges to the new government as it aims to stop the destruction. …

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A study published on Wednesday reveals that plastics entering the world’s oceans have increased “unprecedentedly” since 2005. The study was conducted by the 5 Gyres Institute, a US-based organization that campaigns for the reduction of plastic pollution. It shows that an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles were afloat in the oceans by 2019. Furthermore, marine …

Plastic pollution in oceans on the rise: Honey, that plastic salmon smells delicious Read More »

Japan has committed to providing financial and technological aid to assist ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries in their efforts to the decarbonization of their economies and tackle climate change. Tha country, which is seeking to become the leading hydrogen economy globally, hopes to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels such as coal and …

Japan offers financial and technological aid to ASEAN’s decarbonization efforts Read More »

The G7 Hiroshima Summit in May 2022, which will be held in Japan, is set to highlight cross-border cooperation on protecting the planet. The need to protect biodiversity for the sustainable future of the planet has become increasingly urgent. In anticipation of this summit, the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment in Sapporo …

Japan’s 30by30 initiative: Protecting biodiversity for a sustainable future Read More »

Portugal is the third largest footwear producer in Europe, after Italy and Spain, and more than 90% of their production is exported. The country’s footwear industry is now turning its attention to sustainability and the reduction of its environmental footprint. Green shoes are the newest fashion. The Portuguese Footwear Association has spearheaded a green initiative …

Green shoes pact: Small step for the footwear industry, a big step for sustainability Read More »

According to the government’s independent expert, Danes should consume two-thirds less meat in order to meet the nation’s ambitious climate targets by the end of the decade. One of the main suggestions made by the Danish Climate Council was to impose a charge on foods that are climate-unfriendly. According to the head of the council, …

Climate targets through food: You are what you eat so less pork more veggies on the plate Read More »