Regulating Businesses to Reduce Plastic Usage in the Philippines
The Philippines government has urged businesses to reduce plastic usage through regulation, with financial penalties for non-compliance.... Read More
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The Alarming Growth of Health Impacts Due to Climate Change
A study by the Lancet Countdown finds an unprecedented level of health impacts due to climate change.... Read More
Tackling Light Poverty with Clean and Affordable Solution
Making low-cost, low-tech solar-powered lamps can be a viable option to combat light poverty for all. ... Read More
Call for Corporate Contributions for Sustainable Urban Environments
Research by the World Benchmarking Alliance examines how the world’s most influential companies contribute to sustainable urban environments.... Read More
Balancing Southeast Asia’s Economic Growth and Just Energy Transition
As the demand for energy rises, Southeast Asia must carefully consider how it can meet those needs without compromising current energy transition progress.... Read More
The Global Ecosystems Atlas for Harmonized Biodiversity Data Mapping
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At COP16, the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) has launched the first stages of the Global Ecosystems Atlas, a mapping and monitoring tool.
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Improving Coastline Protection by Preserving Marshes
In the fight against rising sea levels due to climate change, marshes can contribute to building a safe and cost-effective coastline protection system.... Read More
How Digital Labor Platforms Reshape the Job Landscape in Kenya
A report by the International Labour Organization examines the emergence of digital labor platforms in Kenya and the impacts that follow.... Read More
How an Open-Source Wind Turbine Model Enables Rural Electrification Movements Worldwide
Rural electrification movements around the world are inspired by an open-source wind turbine manual to help rural communities generate their own energy.... Read More
The Rising Trend of Community Repair
The rise of community repair is a sign that people are ready to change their consumption patterns toward a circular economy. ... Read More