Green groups outline their priorities to make Europe’s industry a global leader

As Europe prepares to embrace a new industrial revolution in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis, green groups have outlined their priorities to make Europe’s industry a global leader. A clean and responsible industry must be Europe’s answer to the covid-19 crisis, a group of NGOs said in a report published this week. Transform … Continue reading Green groups outline their priorities to make Europe’s industry a global leader →

New report identifies 10 key pillars that are considered essential to the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) recently published a news item about a new report related to monitoring implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Progressing National SDGs Implementation: An Independent Assessment of the Voluntary National Review Reports Submitted to the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in 2019 Key Messages Countries … Continue reading New report identifies 10 key pillars that are considered essential to the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development →

New EEA report analyses ‘drivers of change’ providing insights on their impacts on EU sustainability ambitions

A wide variety of rapid and long-term societal developments in Europe and globally have important effects on the environment in Europe. A European Environment Agency (EEA) report, published this week, analyses these ‘drivers of change’, providing insights on their impacts on EU sustainability ambitions. Complex network of European and global developments impacts sustainability The … Continue reading New EEA report analyses ‘drivers of change’ providing insights on their impacts on EU sustainability ambitions →

British climate activists stuck in Kosovo because of the coronavirus pandemic, having refused evacuation flight back home

The coronavirus crisis is affecting all of us in different ways. Visar Kryeziu writes for The Associated Press on the National Newswatch website about one couple who are stuck in Kosovo because of refusing to get on an evacuation flight. What would you have done? UK climate activists stranded in historic town in Kosovo … Continue reading British climate activists stuck in Kosovo because of the coronavirus pandemic, having refused evacuation flight back home →

Discussing “The Uninhabitable Earth” by David Wallace-Wells

EiD doesn’t know whether you have read this book yet. If not, you should. It really looks at what the future will look like if we do not make drastic changes to life. This is particularly important now as we try to get through the coronavirus crisis and then have to more seriously address climate … Continue reading Discussing “The Uninhabitable Earth” by David Wallace-Wells →

Governments seeking to protect their citizens medically and economically in the short term should also look to the long term and protect the environment

Economists at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says efforts to counteract the Covid-19 pandemic create an opportunity to “tilt to green” the large-scale recovery spending being pledged, making it a key accelerator towards a low-carbon economy. Vanora Bennett explains in an article on the EBRD website. Spending to counteract coronavirus creates … Continue reading Governments seeking to protect their citizens medically and economically in the short term should also look to the long term and protect the environment →

Utrecht: “no roofs unused” policy an attempt to reinvigorate biodiversity in the city and create a less stressful and happier environment

Daniel Boffey writes in The Guardian about another initiative in Utrecht (see another one in an EiD post last week). The plans are to really green the city with plants and mosses. There are even plans for a ‘vertical forest’ tower that will have 10,000 plants on its facade in bid to reinvigorate biodiversity. Are … Continue reading Utrecht: “no roofs unused” policy an attempt to reinvigorate biodiversity in the city and create a less stressful and happier environment →

Chemicals leaking from old equipment are delaying the recovery of the ozone layer, scientists say

Polluting emissions from old fridges, foam insulation and outdated air conditioning units are slowing the recovery of the ozone layer over Antarctica. Madeleine Cuff discusses latest developments in an article on the inews website. Emissions from old fridges and air conditioning units slowing recovery of ozone Polluting emissions from old fridges, foam insulation and … Continue reading Chemicals leaking from old equipment are delaying the recovery of the ozone layer, scientists say →

London will need much more “green” office space by 2030 to meet sustainability pledges

Louisa Clarence-Smith writes on The Times website about recent analysis that shows the increasing need for green offices over the next decade. Is the same true in your country? Demand for green offices will soar to meet carbon targets London will need much more “green” office space by 2030 to meet sustainability pledges made … Continue reading London will need much more “green” office space by 2030 to meet sustainability pledges →

Start-up makes products from waste materials, then ensuring they’re recyclable when consumers have finished with them

Can you imagine that the gold medals at this year’s upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo will be made from e-waste? Well, they will be. Alex Lawson writes in the London Evening Standard about a business venture about closed loop manufacturing. What are your views? The duo using waste to take the climate change fight upmarket … Continue reading Start-up makes products from waste materials, then ensuring they’re recyclable when consumers have finished with them →