Environment
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Environment United Kingdom8. September 2023Low-Emission Zone Expands, in This Massive Capital
The Ultra-Low Emission Zone in London, the United Kingdom, is set to expand once more to include the outer areas of England’s capital, thus reducing polluting emissions and guaranteeing cleaner air for the population.
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Environment Chinatw6. September 2023This Country’s Restoration Efforts Have Not Gone Unnoticed!
The United Nations (UN) honored Shan-Shui, China's initiative to restore 10 million hectares of ecosystems, as a World Restoration Flagship, a special award that celebrates the initiative's drive to not only revive the natural world, but create jobs over the next decade.
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Environment The Netherlands5. September 2023Cruise Ships Can’t Park Here Anymore, Decides This Big City
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has decided to implement a ban on cruise ships, preventing them from docking in the city’s main terminal in an effort to curb pollution and overtourism.
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Environment USA4. September 2023World’s Largest Retailer Vows to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic
In its commitment to reduce the use of single-use plastic throughout its global operation network, the American multinational technology company Amazon will phase out padded bags in favor of greener alternatives, thus reducing its plastic footprint.
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Environment Spain31. July 2023Park Built, River Restored: Major Project Becomes Model for Ecosystem Health
The river running through Madrid, Spain’s capital, has been restored to health as part of an ambitious infrastructure scheme that turned out to be a model for restoring damaged ecosystems while improving access to nature in urban spaces.
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Environment France29. July 2023Climate Action: Ecosystem Restoration Wins the Vote!
In Strasbourg, France, the European Parliament voted in favor of a bill to restore degraded ecosystems, including CO2-storing peatlands, for the very survival of the environment and the curbing of climate change effects.
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Health The World27. July 2023Low Emission Zones Are Better for Our Health, Studies Reveal
According to recent independent studies conducted all around the world, low emission zones where a reduced number of vehicles are allowed to circulate have a positive impact on the population’s overall health.
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Environment Ghana26. July 2023If You Produce Wasteful Plastic Here, You’ll Have to Take Care of It Yourself
In Ghana, producers of plastic packaging will soon have to take responsibility for the waste they create, thus becoming key actors in the West African country's recycling sector to tackle plastic waste.
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