What do a forester, a developer, and a software architect have in common? A passion for problem-solving and, as it turns out, stopping illegal timber trade. Antonio de Marco, James Mundy, and Mauro Petrini came together from different corners of the world to participate in the 2019 Microsoft…
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Do you have an old TV or computer taking up space in your home? You can get rid of it for free this month. Sedgwick County is offering free electronic waste collection August 13-15 and August 20-22. You can take items to the West Yard at 4701 S. West Street between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Vulnerable countries are stepping up and taking climate action, amid a slow response from some of the biggest emitters of carbon dioxide, said the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Thursday. In a new analysis, released ahead of the COP26 climate negotiations, the agency said that 93 per cent of least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS) have submitted enhanced national climate plans (NDCs), or plan to do so. On the other hand, UNDP says, some countries in the G20 bloc of leading industrialized countries have been “dragging their feet on adhering to the core principles of the Paris Agreement to ‘ratchet up’ their climate ambition.” The G20, meeting in Rome this weekend, is responsible for more than three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Whether you’re installing a DIY solar panel system or having a one of the best solar companies handle the details, you’ll want to choose the best solar panels for your home. But with so many options, it can be hard to know which panels you need. In this article, we’ll narrow down the 10 best residential solar panels based on materials, price, efficiency and more. All homes are different, so there’s no one best solar panel for every system. It’s important for homeowners to assess their specific needs and to select the right solar panels to accommodate their household energy requirements.
Egyptian province and major tourist destination to ban disposable plastics, from single use straws to plastic bags…
The Amazon and the Arctic are burning, Greenland and Antarctica are melting, and longstanding concerns such as plastic waste, air pollution and water security that don’t seem to be getting better. How do you stay positive?
Recommended actions to protect “Our planet, our health” Reimagine your world #HealthierTomorrow – What can you do to protect our planet and our health? Governments: Prioritize long-term human wellbeing and ecological stability in all decision-making.Prioritize wellbeing in all businesses, organizations, social and ecological goals. Keep fossil fuels in the ground. Stop new fossil fuel exploration and projects and implement policies on clean energy production and use. Stop fossil fuel subsidies. Re-invest fossil fuel subsidies in public health. Tax the polluters. Incentivize carbon reduction. Implement the WHO air quality guidelines. Electrify health care facilities with renewable energies. Reduce air pollution levels to reduce the burden of disease from stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma. Tax highly processed foods and beverages high in salt, sugars and unhealthy fats.