Claims that a new generation of so-called advanced, safe and easier-to-build nuclear reactors − small nuclear power plants − will be vital to combat climate change are an illusion,…
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Q&A: What does China’s 14th ‘five year plan’ mean for climate change?
Timeline showing the key steps in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the 14FYP. Source: Information based on details revealed in news from a stated-affilia…
Indonesian community seeks World Bank mediation against Chinese-owned zinc mine
Villagers in North Sumatra, Indonesia, are waiting to hear if the World Bank will support their struggle against a zinc mine owner’s plans to build a tailings dam on unstable volca…
To avoid future pandemics, reverse the destruction of ecosystems
How is the pandemic related to biodiversity?
Besides the cost in human life, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic will cost the global economy around $28 trillion, according to the Internationa…
How better access to satellite imagery is helping fight deforestation
With their ability to absorb up to one third of all greenhouse gas emissions, trees play an essential role in the ongoing fight against climate change. Yet, according to data publi…
Protecting the ocean would solve climate, food and biodiversity crises. Can countries get fisheries on board?
The findings refute the long-held view that ocean protection harms fisheries. In fact, when protections are put in place, marine life bounces back, often in as little as three…
Nature left alone offers more than if we exploit it
British scientists have once again made the commercial case for conserving wilderness.
They have demonstrated that in its pristine state − mangrove swamps, wetlands, savannahs, for…
Explainer: What are green bonds?
What are green bonds?
Green bonds are used by governments, banks, municipalities or corporations to raise cash for new or existing projects&…
Explainer: What are green bonds?
What are green bonds?
Green bonds are used by governments, banks, municipalities or corporations to raise cash for new or existing projects&…
Transport giant ComfortDelGro to set science-based targets
ComfortDelGro, one of the world’s largest transport companies, has committed to reduce its carbon footprint by signing up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SGTi). …
