Environment
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Environment United Kingdom“Seafood” Made from Plants Could Relieve Stressed Oceans
A third of our planet’s oceans are over-fished, with record breaking global consumption. But companies across the world have been coming up with innovative solutions that sustainably tackle our growing demand for seafood.
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Society SpainLet’s Talk to Our Citizens for a Greener City, Say Business Officials
Cities and business officials turn to improving communication to better tackle climate change – highlighting that residents’ participation will significantly aid in advancing the implementation of high-tech strategies to make cities greener.
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Environment IndonesiaIndonesia Shows Countries How to Fight Forest Fires, One Policy at a Time
Indonesia has been setting a global example in fighting deforestation and wildfires as El Niño threatens the nation, as its President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo proves his commitment to protecting the nation’s forests and peatlands.
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Society The PhilippinesWant Your Diploma? First Plant 10 Trees, New Law in Philippines Rules
A new law in the Philippines would make planting at least 10 trees a prerequisite to high school or college graduation. Passed by the country’s lower parliamentary house, the law is aimed at combating climate change through reforestation.
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Environment KenyaKenya Wants 100% Green Energy – so It Built Africa’s Largest Wind Farm
Kenya, one of the most environmentally ambitious countries in Africa, has launched the continent’s largest wind power plant – complementing the nation’s plan to achieve 100% green energy by 2020 and sustainably reduce electricity costs.
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Technology SomaliaFlood or Drought: This App Helps Somalians Cope with Natural Disasters
Somalia is upgrading its climate threat resilience: the developing country will soon be the very first in the region with a mobile phone alert system that texts residents a warning about expected floods, droughts and other disasters.
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Environment South KoreaAlmost Ten Billion Dollars to Tackle Climate Change in over 100 Countries
The Green Climate Fund, which funds projects tackling climate change in developing countries, says they have reached a milestone upon approving $408 million in support of 13 new projects – having now provided support in more than 100 countries.
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Society USAOur Oceans Could Give Us Six Times More Food Than Today – If We Would Manage It Better
Two-thirds of the animal protein U.N. food experts estimate will be needed to feed the future’s global population could be cultivated from the ocean with the help of improved management and technology, according to scientists.
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Environment UAEJust Wait for It (And Not for Long): Green Energy Will Soon Beat Fossil Fuel Prices
Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are not only beneficial to the environment. As prices keep dropping, they will also become a better economic choice for households and offices in the next few years.