FAO Launches Global Map of Salt-Affected Soils
Over 1.5 billion people worldwide face significant challenges in growing food due to soil degradation. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched on October 20 the Global Map of Salt-Affected…
Air Pollution Causes 13 Deaths Per Minute Worldwide
The report and open letter come as unprecedented extreme weather events and other climate impacts are taking a rising toll on people’s lives and health. The WHO COP26 Special Report…
Fossil Fuel Production Must Decline to Tackle Global Warming: UNEP Report
The world’s governments plan to produce around 110% more fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C. The 2021 Production Gap Report, by leading research…
USDA Seeks Input on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Initiative
The term “climate-smart commodity” is used to refer to an agricultural commodity that is produced using farming practices that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or sequester carbon. As part of…
Study Highlights Disproportionate Impact of Covid Pandemic
Excess deaths during the pandemic have resulted in growing disparities in overall U.S. mortality. The global Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Latino individuals…
2 Billion People Lack Handwashing Facility with Water and Soap at Home
Globally, 3 in 10 people, or 2.3 billion, lack a handwashing facility with water and soap at home. All households in the world’s 46 least developed countries could have handwashing…