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From Protests to Politics: Younger Activists Impressed by Greta Thunberg Make a Political Affect

Merchandise 1 of three From protests to politics. Younger activists who grew up underneath the affect of Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg are coming of age. The photograph reveals the Czech environmental activist Petr Dobravskis, who’s working as a candidate for the Inexperienced Celebration within the European Parliament elections in June. The {photograph} was taken […]

Former President Trump Promises to Roll Back Environmental Policies, Seeks $1 Billion in Donations for Presidential Campaign

Former President Trump, who is certain to be the Republican nominee for the US presidential election, announced in a meeting with the leaders of US oil companies that he would remove many of the environmental regulations and policies of the Biden administration, and pledged $1 billion to his own presidential campaign. It turns out they […]

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 […]

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 […]

Biden Administration Considering Raising Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles and Goods

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

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 […]

The draft agreement released in COP28 calls for complete “phase out” of fossil fuels – implications and reactions from around the world

Draft Agreement Calls for the “Phase Out” of Fossil Fuels at COP28 The draft agreement released on the 11th at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), currently being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has called for the complete “phase out” of fossil fuels, […]

COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference: Big Success or Circus?

28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Change Convention Veers from its Original Purpose December 4th, 2023, Dubai, UAE – The ongoing 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has garnered comparisons to an extravagant trade show or circus, rather than a solemn gathering […]

UAE Minister Defends Role as COP28 Chair Amid Criticism

UAE Minister Defends Decision to Chair UN Climate Change Conference DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Jaber, who is currently chairing the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), has defended his decision to chair the meeting, emphasizing his understanding and […]