As the majority of our fashion waste still goes to landfills, better infrastructure and systems are needed to support textile recycling.... Read more
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The world still largely relies on fossil fuel to generate electricity. In contrast, Paraguay stands out by exclusively sourcing its electricity from renewable energy.... Read more
The fertility rate in South Korea hit a record low of 0.72 child per woman. How did this happen and what does this mean for the country?... Read more
The International Energy Agency provided an update on global energy-related CO2 emissions and how clean energy contributes to limiting them.... Read more
The MIKE Programme monitors illegal elephant killings to help tackle the increasingly threatened status of Asian elephants.... Read more
Amid the increasing struggle for human rights in Venezuela, the government shut down the UN Human Rights Office in the country.... Read more
In a new report, the United Nations Environment Programme looks into the possible ways to encourage sustainable resource use.... Read more
The government noted that 499 African rhinos were poached across South Africa, 51 more than the previous year.
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In February 2024, Australia introduced the Right to Disconnect in its Fair Work Act update to prevent workers’ exploitation through connectivity.... Read more
The Global Initiative on Digital Health aims to build a network and strengthen international cooperation for digital health transformation.... Read more