Europe’s leading ethical and sustainable bank, Triodos Bank, is today launching a new UK campaign for ISA season, called ‘Don’t be a fossil fool’, encouraging and enabling people to shift their money away from fossil fuels. Nearly two thirds (63 percent) of Brits now agree that their money needs to be …
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How Educational Institutions Can Prepare for COVID-19 by Haein Shin and Radhika Iyengar |March 13, 2020 A worker disinfects a school in Bojnord, Iran. Photo: Peyman Hamidipoor Are schools prepared for the COVID-19 onslaught? According to UNESCO, 49 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South …
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Read More »We’re taking action as public money used to evict people for coal in Romania
Our lawyers and Bankwatch Romania have submitted a complaint to the European Commission after learning that the Romanian government has been funding the evictions of home-owners by coal company Complexul Energetic Oltenia (CEO) for expansion, to the tune of several million euros. ClientEarth has a history of raising the alarm in …
Read More »1,000 reasons not to lose every shred of hope
The world of the possible Subscribe to Shift Happens Hey there, With all the bad news in the headlines, it’s easy to overlook the good stuff. But this weekend, I’m happy to bring you something truly heartening: I’d like you to meet the 2020 Grist 50 Fixers — your new …
Read More »EWG News Roundup (3/13): AspenClean Earns EWG VERIFIED™ Mark, Landmark Cosmetics Legislation Advances and More
This week AspenClean announced nine new cleaning products that meet EWG’s rigorous standards for health, ingredient disclosure and transparency to earn our EWG VERIFIED™ mark. “We are very proud that AspenClean is the first home cleaning brand to participate in this initiative,” said EWG President Ken Cook. “Earning the EWG …
Read More »Cheops Observatory frames views of the Great Pyramid of Giza
Earth bricks, upcycled materials and local craftsmanship combine in the Cheops Observatory, a new residence designed by Paris-based architecture firm Studio Malka. Located within the ancient village of Nazlet El Samman at the gateway of the desert, the artist’s residence thoughtfully weaves elements of the regional vernacular — including local …
Read More »New recycling project to create jobs in Limpopo
From left: Avhashoni Tshifhango, Thulamela Municipality mayor, Tlou Sebola, of PETCO, and JP Tambani, deputy principal of Tshedza Primary School, one of the recipients of the waste separation bins. Residents in northern Limpopo are becoming eco warriors, thanks to a new campaign which aims to see environmental waste reduced and …
Read More »New inquiry to tackle electronic waste in the UK
The Environmental Audit Committee has re-launched an inquiry into the disposal and recycling of electronic waste. E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world, it has surged in recent years due to rising consumer demand and decreasing costs for electronic devices. An estimated 50 million tonnes of electric …
Read More »Fieldnotes: Spring is coming! (Hopefully)
Fieldnotes is WWF-Canada’s newsletter about our science-based work finding solutions in the face of an unprecedented crisis in climate change and wildlife loss. If Fieldnotes was forwarded to you, please click here to subscribe to future issues. Restoring habitats one native plant at a time Common eastern bumble bee feeding …
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