Environment
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Environment Ecuador19. September 2023One Province, 13 Protected Ecosystems
Through establishing a system of protected areas, the province of Pichincha, in Ecuador, ensures the long-term protection of 13 different ecosystems and, therefore, a unique diversity of species that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
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Environment Egypt14. September 2023This Country Plans to Cut Emissions Five Years Ahead of Schedule
Determined to make a change for the better of the environment, Egypt has decided to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix and reduce emissions emitted from the electricity sector by 2030.
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Environment Barbados11. September 2023Energy Storage: The Key to This Island’s Environmental and Economic Salvation?
As part of its ambitious plan to become a 100% renewable energy and carbon-neutral economy by 2030, the island nation of Barbados is investigating – and putting to the test – an energy storage pilot project that could drive investment in the country’s economy.
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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.