How World’s First Ultra Low Emission Zone Helps London
The London Mayor’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and other bold policies to tackle air pollution will save the NHS (National Health Service) around £5 billion and more than one…
Tech Industry to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 45%
A new ITU standard highlights that compliance with the Paris Agreement will require the information and communication technology (ICT) industry to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% from 2020…
Clean Air Is a Human Right: UN Environment Programme
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 23 per cent of all deaths worldwide—a total of 12.6 million people in 2012—are exposed to environmental risks. Low- and middle-income countries bear…
Environmental Degradation Drives Sexual Exploitation: Study
The degradation of nature can lead to gender-based violence including sexual assault, domestic violence, and forced prostitution, according to a new IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature study. Competition…
World Is Doomed in the Face of Climate Change: UN Chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday (January 23) that the world is “doomed” in the face of climate change…
Nominations Open for the 2020 Champions of the Earth Award
Nominations for the 2020 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, opened on January 20. The award aims to recognize the contribution of outstanding leaders from government,…