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The Environmental Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a major threat to human health across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises...
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Jul 12, 20235 min read
Built Areas and Infrastructure: Stretching the Boundaries of Sustainability
Globally, built areas account for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Three materials – concrete, steel, and aluminum – are...
Constant Tedder
Jul 12, 20235 min read
‘Forever Chemicals’ Contaminate Half of US Drinking Water
Forever chemicals are associated with severe health risks, including cancers, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, liver damage, asthma,...
Constant Tedder
Jul 11, 20232 min read
The Fukushima Water Release Plan: Problems, Consequences, and Solutions
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011 was one of the worst nuclear accidents in history, leaving Japan grappling with...
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Jul 11, 20233 min read
Analysing the Effectiveness of a Carbon Tax in British Columbia
The carbon tax in British Columbia was introduced in 2008 to curb greenhouse gas emissions. 15 years since its implementation, has the...
Constant Tedder
Jul 11, 20233 min read
MEPC 80: International Shipping Regulator Fails to Align with 1.5C Paris Agreement Temperature Goal
The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy to decarbonise global shipping at the MEPC 80 climate...
Constant Tedder
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Predator Turned Prey: Exposing the Horrors of Illegal Shark Fin Trade
Known as an apex predator, sharks are considered to be some of the scariest creatures on the planet. However, the terrors they bring...
Constant Tedder
Jul 10, 20235 min read
Week in Review: Top Climate News for July 3-7
This weekly round-up brings you key climate news from the past seven days, including a record-breaking June, new food waste reduction...
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Jul 8, 20233 min read


World Records Hottest June in History Amid Historic Heatwaves and Extreme Ocean Temperatures
The month of June was the hottest ever recorded at just over 0.5C above the 1991-2020 average. It came amid record heatwaves in northern...
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Jul 7, 20232 min read


How Does Cocoa Farming Cause Deforestation?
World Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on July 7. This is a good time to reflect on the chocolate industry’s dirty secrets and its...
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Jul 7, 20235 min read


Can Hong Kong Rediscover Its Love for Bicycles?
Would Hongkongers entertain the idea of a bike-friendly Hong Kong? A couple of years ago, one writer opined that it would be “unlikely.”...
Constant Tedder
Jul 7, 202310 min read


EU Proposes Food Waste Reduction Targets As Part of ‘Unambitious’ Soil Health Initiative
According to the draft proposal, the EU would require member states to cut food waste by 10% in processing and manufacturing by 2030. —...
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Jul 6, 20233 min read


Hong Kong Is Missing Out on ‘Bike-Friendliness’
According to a global survey, Hong Kong is ranked 84th out of 90 cities in terms of “bike-friendliness”. While Hongkongers have not...
Constant Tedder
Jul 6, 20239 min read


Earth Records Hottest Day Ever Amid Rising Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Monday won’t be the hottest day ever for a long time, scientists warned as the long-awaited El Niño weather phenomenon is set to push...
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Jul 5, 20232 min read


Will We Ever Be Able to Go Without Fossil Fuels?
Global efforts to reverse climate change are impressive. People around the world are making great strides toward reducing global...
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Jul 5, 20236 min read
5 Key Takeaways From the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact
On June 22, 2023, world leaders and financial experts from more than 40 countries gathered in Paris for the Summit for a New...
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Jul 5, 20236 min read
The Shipping Sector Needs Stronger Environmental Regulations, Report Warns Ahead of London Meeting t
Despite being a huge contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, shipping is one of the last remaining sectors without stringent...
Constant Tedder
Jul 4, 20233 min read


Fanning the Flames: How Climate Change Fuels More Destructive Fire Seasons
Wildfires are an essential component of many natural ecosystems. However, climate change is creating conditions that cause fires to burn...
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Jul 4, 20235 min read


Fungi: The Hidden Heroes of Ecosystems
The significance of fungi in maintaining the intricate balance of life on our planet cannot be overstated. Found in a wide range of...
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Jul 4, 20234 min read


China On Track to Meet Clean Energy Target Five Years Ahead of Schedule: Study
Record-breaking renewable energy deployment in recent years has put China on track to reach its 2030 clean energy target in two years’...
Constant Tedder
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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