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Climate vulnerable nations could get insured for $10 mln a year each -research
Wealthy nations could provide 100 of the world’s most vulnerable countries a combined $25 billion in annual protection…
New York sues PepsiCo over plastics it says pollute, hurt health
New York state sued PepsiCo (PEP.O) on Wednesday, accusing the beverage and snack food giant of polluting the environment and…
‘No end in sight’ to rising greenhouse gas emissions: World Meteorological Organization
Greenhouse gas emissions reached a record high in 2022 with “no end in sight to the rising trend”,…
‘Close the climate ambition gap’ says UN chief ahead of COP28
The COP28 climate conference to be held in Dubai later this month “must be the place to urgently…
German court deals blow to Scholz government with budget ruling
The German government froze major spending pledges focused on green initiatives and industry support on Wednesday after a…
US climate assessment lays out growing threats, opportunities as temperatures rise
Climate change harms Americans physically, mentally and financially, often hitting those who have done the least to cause…
Kenya president urges progress on global treaty against plastic pollution
Negotiators working on the world’s first treaty to curb plastic pollution need to hurry up and strike a…
Circular economy: Stakeholders task FG on efficient recycling plants
Stakeholders in the sustainability sector have called on the Nigeria government to partner the private sector in scaling…
Fossil fuel producers ‘literally doubling down’, new UNEP report warns
Contrary to pledges to cut fossil fuel production, government policies worldwide will add up to a doubling of…
NGO says indiscriminate use of pesticides poses threat to life
The Executive Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Nnimmo Bassey, says the indiscriminate use of pesticides has…