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Developing storiesEnvironmentPolicy & Finance
SBTi Report: Carbon Credits “Ineffective,” Direct Decarbonisation the Priority
by salehThis week, corporate climate watchdog the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) released its highly awaited review on corporate carbon credits. The review, which follows months of controversy hovering over the organisation, …
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Developing storiesEnvironmentInnovation & Education
Dr Susan Graham Talks Turning Back the Clock on Biodiversity Loss
by salehBiodiversity loss is taking place at a startling rate. In the last 60 years, global forest area per capita has decreased by over 60 per cent, there has been a …
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Developing storiesEnergyEnvironment
Earth Sees Hottest Day in History, UN Calls for Turbo-Charged Fossil Fuel Phaseout
by salehLast week, Earth experienced its hottest day in recent history. According to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), on Monday, 22nd July, temperatures reached a daily global average of …
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Developing storiesEnvironmentFood & Water
Sustainable Development Goals at Risk: UN Reports Reveal Lack of Progress
by salehReports from the United Nations (UN) and other international institutions have shown a significant decline in progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is despite an uptick in awareness …
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Developing storiesSocial
Menopause Coach Sharon James Talks Raising Awareness & Breaking Stigma
by salehAccording to some forecasts, by 2025, an estimated one billion people across the world will have experienced menopause, roughly 12 per cent of the population. Despite this, education, support, and …
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Developing storiesEnergyEnvironment
Amazon Reports Hitting 100% Renewable Energy Goal, Workers Question Climate Claims
by salehTech giant Amazon has announced that it has hit its 100 per cent renewable energy goal—seven years early. However, a report from Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) questions the …
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Developing storiesMobility
SingAuto Plans to Build “World’s Largest” Commercial EV Industrial District in UAE
by salehGlobally, logistics and transport contribute over a third of emissions, and that figure will continue to grow without action. Indeed, industry decarbonisation is imperative, and according to the International Energy …
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Developing storiesEnvironment
Climate Migration in North Africa: Seeking Protection in the Face of Climate Crisis
by salehThe climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our times, and its implications for population movement are becoming clear. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) …
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Developing storiesEnvironmentIntelligence
Report Finds Corporates Continue to Overlook Scope 3 Emissions
by salehScope 3 emissions can account for over 90 per cent of companies’ total emissions and are, on average, 26 times greater than the emissions from direct operations. Yet, corporates continue …