26 February, 2020 News stories Climate change could add around 20% to the global cost of extreme weather events by 2040, according to early findings from Cambridge researchers. The findings come from the Cambridge Climate Change Business Risk Index, a …
The North Campus Residential Expansion project has been made a bit more green, thanks to an initiative that will see new buildings equipped with solar panels. Cornell recently made a purchase agreement with GreenSpark Solar, a New York-based solar panel …
Speaking at the opening of the 43rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), on behalf of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries, the official said that CPLP has among its objectives to promote cooperation in all areas, …
Fossil fuels have been removed from the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ (RCP’s) multi-million pound investment portfolio. The move is one of several new commitments the RCP has made to invest responsibly. The changes follow a review of the College’s investment portfolio. But the …
The UK psychiatry professional body has opted to remove fossil fuels from its investment portfolio Royal College of Psychiatrists and Jesuits in Britain become latest groups joining growing movement to remove their financial interests in fossil fuels British psychiatry professionals …
Despite the ever-growing presence of global warming, the University of California has only continued to bring the heat. The current UC President, Janet Napolitano, announced last year she would be stepping down in August. Soon after, a special committee was …
The Chronicle Farirai Machivenyika and Leonard Ncube in Victoria Falls ZIMBABWE’S Vision 2030 addresses the aspirations contained in the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063 aimed at eradicating poverty on the African continent. This was said by President Mnangagwa while …
The Wildlife Trusts has recently reported that prescribing time in nature for those with mental health issues can make significant improvements to their wellbeing. With an ever-growing population and an increasing disconnection with nature, can immersing ourselves in nature improve …
“Use your phones not to sow hatred and division, but to bring us together to achieve the [Goals],” she said, adding the youth should take their future seriously and work hard to ensure no one else controlled their narrative. Ms. …
This week on Wonderful Water, join 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for a conversation with Mary Tiger — sustainability manager for OWASA — and Scott Alexander, regional director of Eagle Solar and Light. “A lot of people don’t think about energy …
NEW YORK CITY — When Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012, Thalia Panton watched in disbelief as floodwaters careened down her quiet, tree-lined street in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Sparks flew from downed electrical lines as the rapids rose past her thighs. The …
Concerns over food insecurity in developing countries are reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030. Given that land plays an important role in the livelihoods …
Ten years to transform our world The Sustainable Development Goals — our shared vision to end poverty, rescue the planet and build a peaceful world — are gaining global momentum. With just 10 years to go, an ambitious global effort …
In the flood of innovative solutions that have emerged in the last several years to save the world from plastic pollution, Tom Szaky’s fix may be one of the most audacious. Don’t misunderstand. He has not tried to come up …
It has taken a deadly viral outbreak, but China has finally banned the wildlife trade. It has taken a deadly viral outbreak and the prospect of a global pandemic, but China has finally done it. Banning the country’s thriving wildlife …
