Europeโs 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transitionNews
Europeโs 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transition
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT), held in Aalborg, Denmark, brought together mayors and representatives from across Europe to renew their…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
Full articleRising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisisScience
Rising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisis
Rationing of meat and fuel, two major contributors to climate change, is gaining public support as an effective and equitable way to reduce consumption. According…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024
Full articleAviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050Climate
Aviation must act now to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
The University of Cambridge has unveiled a bold new report detailing a roadmap for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Released by…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
Full articleCities can curb floodplain development with existing toolsClimate
Cities can curb floodplain development with existing tools
A recent paper published in Oxford Open Climate Change sheds light on an unexpected trend: many U.S. cities are successfully avoiding development in flood-prone areas,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024
Full articleData gaps in 193 countries hinder progress on UN 2030 AgendaNews
Data gaps in 193 countries hinder progress on UN 2030 Agenda
Governments and international organizations rely heavily on data to make informed decisions about a wide range of issues, from energy policy to public health. However,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 17, 2024
Full articleClimate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in AfricaNewsScience
Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa
A recent study published in Nature Medicine highlights a disturbing correlation between rising temperatures in sub-Saharan Africa and an increased risk of perinatal deaths. The…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
Full articleAdvancements in chemical plastics recycling pave the way for high-quality sustainable productsScience
Advancements in chemical plastics recycling pave the way for high-quality sustainable products
Scientists at ETH Zurich have made significant strides in chemical recycling, a process poised to transform plastic waste management by producing high-quality products from discarded…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024
Full articleDenmark and EU push for stronger partnerships with Africa in new strategyNews
Denmark and EU push for stronger partnerships with Africa in new strategy
Denmark, in collaboration with the European Union, is set to deepen its engagement with African countries, emphasizing equal partnerships and aligning with the continent's aspirations.…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 27, 2024
Full articleShift focus to well-being, not growth: a new approach for climate-smart livingScience
Shift focus to well-being, not growth: a new approach for climate-smart living
By Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) - Helmholtz Centre Potsdam Ensuring the well-being of citizens while reducing resource consumption has proved to be a massive…
SourceAugust 8, 2024
Full articleRethinking the economy to protect the Amazon and empower its peopleClimate
Rethinking the economy to protect the Amazon and empower its people
By University of Cambridge To protect the Amazon and support the wellbeing of its people, its economy needs to shift from environmentally harmful production to…
SourceAugust 6, 2024
Full articleHealthy AI: sustainable artificial intelligence for healthcareClimate
Healthy AI: sustainable artificial intelligence for healthcare
Growing use of AI reveals the need for global sustainability initiatives. By Osaka Metropolitan University Similar to other sectors around the world, the light speed…
SourceAugust 2, 2024
Full articleCreating sustainable cooling in southeast Asia using ground source heat pump systemsClimateScience
Creating sustainable cooling in southeast Asia using ground source heat pump systems
By Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), Japan As energy and environmental crises rampage, sustainable solutions like ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems gain traction. GSHP…
SourceJune 27, 2024
Full articleAalborg hosts 10th edition of the European Sustainable Cities and Towns ConferenceNews
Aalborg hosts 10th edition of the European Sustainable Cities and Towns Conference
The Danish city of Aalborg and ICLEI Europe are getting ready to host the 10th edition of the European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns…
SourceJune 19, 2024
Full articleLeading academics call for extending and reframing Sustainable Development GoalsClimateNews
Leading academics call for extending and reframing Sustainable Development Goals
By KTH Royal Institute of Technology A group of leading academics are calling for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be extended past their…
SourceJune 17, 2024
Full articleEURESFO to host 2024 edition in EU Green Capital ValenciaNews
EURESFO to host 2024 edition in EU Green Capital Valencia
Valencia, Spain - The 2024 edition of the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) will take place from 26 - 28 June within the framework of…
SourceMay 14, 2024
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