Fast Fashion Giants H&M and Zara Linked to Environmental Destruction and Land Grabbing in Brazil’s Cerrado Region
On April 11, non-profit organization Earthsite revealed that factories that supply clothes to fast fashion giants H&M and Zara are buying cotton that has been linked to environmental destruction and land grabbing in Brazil’s Cerrado region, a survey revealed. The photo shows a woman carrying a Zara shopping bag. Picture taken in March in Bilbao, […]
UNFCCC Secretary-General Warns Global Warming Off Politicians’ Agenda, Urges Urgent Action
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretary-General Simon Still (pictured) said on the 10th that global warming had fallen off the politicians’ agenda, adding that governments and businesses were the key to avoid a significant worsening of climate change. The executive committee said the development bank had two years left. The photo was […]
US Treasury Secretary Urges China to Cut Excess Production Capacity
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (pictured) said on April 5 that China would benefit from cutting excess production capacity that is weighing down other countries’ economies. The photo was taken in Guangzhou on the 5th (2024, Reuters / Tingshu Wang) GUANGZHOU, China (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday there were growing […]
Cocoa Farms in Ghana Struggle as Illegal Gold Miners Cause Devastation and Decline in Production
On March 28, his cocoa farm was contaminated with toxic substances and was riddled with reddish-brown pools. The photo shows cacao fruit. Photo taken in February on a farm in Osino, Ghana (2024 Reuters / Francis Kokoroko) [サムレボイ（ガーナ） ２８日 ロイター] – His cocoa farm was contaminated with toxic substances and was riddled with reddish-brown pools. […]
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Pushes for “Constructive” Talks on China’s Overcapacity and Subsidies during Next Trip
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on March 27 that she wants to have “constructive” talks on China’s overcapacity and the negative impact of subsidies during her next trip to China, and does not plan to discuss possible retaliation. The photo was taken in Sao Paulo on February 27 (2024 Reuters / Carla Carniel / […]
Unheeding the Risks: Development Challenges in Flood-Prone New Hanover County
In New Hanover County, North Carolina, on the east coast of the United States, a group of recently completed buildings are located not far from the Atlantic coast. The photo shows a flooded hotel car park and fallen trees after being hit by Hurricane Dorian. Photograph taken in September 2019 in Wilmington, California (2024 Reuters/Jonathan […]
Janet Yellen Stresses Commitment to G20 Efforts Despite Disagreements on Ukraine and Gaza Statement
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Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary, said on the 2nd that she is strongly committed to the efforts of the G20 finance ministers, despite disagreement over the wording of a joint statement on the conflict in Ukraine and Gaza. In this photo, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gives an interview in Sao Paulo, Brazil on February […]
Biden Administration Considering Raising Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles and Goods
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The Biden administration is considering raising tariffs on some Chinese products, including electric vehicles (EVs). The Wall Street Journal reported on the 20th, identifying the people involved. The picture was taken on the 20th of Mr. Biden visits the US state of Wisconsin (2023, Reuters / Leah Millis) [２０日 ロイター] – The Biden administration is […]
Germany Ends Electric Vehicle (EV) Subsidy Program Ahead of Schedule
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On December 16th, the German Ministry of Economy announced that the subsidy system for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) will end on the 17th. Photo: Volkswagen’s new EV presentation held in Hamburg in March (2023 Reuters / Fabian Bimmer) [ベルリン １６日 ロイター] – The German Ministry of Economy announced that the subsidy system for the purchase […]
Farmed Insects to Tackle Jakarta’s Trash Problem
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A man is trying to solve the large amount of garbage that has plagued Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, which has a population of over 10 million people, in recent years by starting a garbage treatment business that uses farm insects. The picture shows a man picking up rubbish covering the coast. Photo taken in Jakarta in […]
