New initiative to cut advertising emissions in UAE 7/3/2024

Yesterday, the Advertising Business Group (ABG), a leading self-regulatory non-profit organisation, announced a strategic alliance with Ad Net Zero, a global initiative committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the advertising sector, signifying the launch of a pioneering initiative aimed at decarbonising the UAE’s advertising sector and encouraging sustainable behaviour change through advertising. ...more

Humans have driven the Earth’s freshwater cycle out of its stable state 7/3/2024

A new analysis of freshwater resources across the globe shows that human activity has pushed variation in the planet’s freshwater cycle well outside of its pre-industrial range. The study shows that the updated planetary boundary for freshwater change was surpassed by the mid-twentieth century. In other words, for the past century, humans have been pushing the Earth’s freshwater system far beyond the stable conditions that prevailed before industrialization. ...more

EU provisionally agrees on law to cut packaging waste 6/3/2024

The European Union has reached a provisional deal on a new law to cut packaging waste and ban single-use plastics, such as supermarket bags for fruit and mini hotel shampoo bottles in hotels, albeit with exemptions for certain sectors. ...more

Reuters Exclusive: EU wants fossil fuel sector to help pay to combat climate change, draft shows 6/3/2024

The European Union is set to call for the fossil fuel industry to help pay for fighting climate change in poorer countries under a United Nations target, a draft document shows, as nations prepare for talks this year on a global finance goal. ...more

France mulls penalties to rein in ultra-fast fashion brands 6/3/2024

Fashion brands with ultra-fast product turnover such as China's Shein should be subject to penalties of up to 50% of their garments' selling price to offset their environmental impact, French ruling-majority MPs have proposed in a new bill. ...more

Satellite to ‘name and shame’ worst oil and gas methane polluters 6/3/2024

A washing-machine-sized satellite is to “name and shame” the worst methane polluters in the oil and gas industry. ...more

ChangeNOW Unveils Full Program for 2024, accelerating ecological & social transition 6/3/2024

3 weeks from now, ChangeNOW, the key actor and facilitator of the ecological and social transition, is set to host ChangeNOW 2024, the largest event of solutions for the planet. Driven by a deep dedication to concrete action, the event will convene 35,000 participants including entrepreneurs, investors, change leaders, policymakers, media and citizens to deliver tangible solutions for both societal and business advancements. ...more

Could product passports revolutionise the way we shop? 5/3/2024

"Every year across Europe, there are about 30 million mattresses that are at the end of their life," says Benjamin Marien. "The vast majority of them end up in landfill or being burned." ...more

Vietnamese capital Hanoi tops list of most polluted cities 5/3/2024

The streets of Vietnam's capital city Hanoi were enveloped in thick smog on Monday which dramatically reduced visibility due to air pollution caused by high levels of particulates from vehicle emissions and construction-linked fine dust. ...more

One-fifth of Mekong river fish species face extinction, report says 5/3/2024

Unsustainable development threatens the health and diverse fish populations of the Mekong river, with one-fifth of fish species in Southeast Asia's main artery facing extinction, a report by conservation groups said on Monday. ...more