Continued reliance on fossil fuels becoming a ‘major economic threat’ for key industries
The continued dependence on fossil fuels is not only a climate risk, but also a growing economic threat for major…
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Majority of meat and dairy environmental claims are greenwashing, study claims
A study by researchers at the University of Miami has claimed that as many as 98% of the environmental claims…
Music festivals and live events taking the initiative on reducing environmental impact
Music festivals are increasingly incorporating sustainable practices into their operations, and represent the ‘catalyst for the transition that is much…
$3.9 billion pledged to Global Environment Facility for next replenishment cycle
Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle, which…
Green skepticism presents a ‘significant challenge’ to promoting sustainable consumption, study suggests
Skepticism about environmental claims presents a ‘significant challenge’ to promoting sustainable consumption, reducing consumers’ intentions to purchase sustainable products, a…
Close to half of Millennials say brands should clearly communicate environmental impact
Some 47% of Millennial consumers say that brands should clearly and proactively communicate the environmental impact of their products, while…
Environmental and financial implications of data centres explored in new report
The environmental and financial implications of data centres in the context of further AI development is explored in a new…
Majority place greater importance on environmental protection than economic growth, study claims
A new study by researchers at the University of Vermont has claimed that more people around the world rank environmental…
European Commission invests in strategic environment and climate projects
The European Commission has announced an investment of €103 million in seven strategic environment and climate projects across Europe, funded…
Art installations across Europe highlight environmental damage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Art installations have appeared in Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal, and Moldova to highlight the environmental damage of Russia’s…