Environment
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Heroes USA18. November 2021This Hashtag Aims to Remove Tons of Trash from the Earth’s Oceans
A millionaire YouTuber is turning to his fans for help in cleaning up our Earth’s oceans: in a project set to remove 30 million pounds of ocean waste, the YouTuber has already reached almost half his fundraising goal in under a month.
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Environment Ecuador14. November 2021Four Marine Protected Areas Expand and Merge to Better Protect Sea Life
Four Latin American countries have decided to join their respective marine protected area to create an interconnected one, thus giving a better chance for ocean diversity to thrive in the Pacific Ocean.
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Environment USA11. November 2021Big Companies Pledge for a Green Global Trade
Big companies are joining forces to do their part in reducing greenhouse emissions by pledging to only use zero-carbon fuel cargo ships by 2040, and urge governments to adopt laws and measures to develop hastily efficient fuels and technology.
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Environment USA10. November 2021Donors Pledge Millions to Curb Methane Emissions
Philanthropists have decided to fund democratic efforts aimed at halting and reducing global methane emissions, and with some $220 million, it is the largest private donation ever dedicated to this potent agent of climate change.
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Environment Norway5. November 2021This Country Will Sell Only All-Electric New Cars (Much!) Sooner Than Expected
Norway had fixed 2025 as its target year to phase out completely the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, and it's looking like it will instead reach its goal a solid three years ahead of schedule!
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Environment United Kingdom4. November 2021Countries Step Up in Historic Agreement to Stop Deforestation
At the UN Climate Change Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland, leaders have vowed to halt deforestation by 2030 since healthy forests are crucial not only to store carbon, but also to filter water, cool the air, make rain, and sustain biodiversity.