UNEP Report: Global Food Waste Threatens Economic Growth and Green Transition
The UN Environment Program warns that global food waste is hindering economic growth and green initiatives, with 1.05 billion tonnes lost in 2022.
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Green Agenda Stalls in EU as Hungary Blocks Nature Law
EU’s ambitious nature restoration law faces a setback as Hungary withdraws support, stalling the green agenda critical for combating climate change.
New Zealand’s Glaciers Are Melting Faster Than Ever, Warn Scientists
New Zealand’s glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate, warns a top scientist, highlighting the urgent impacts of climate change on the Southern Alps.
Seaweed Surge: Barbados’ Tourism and Fishery Under Siege
Barbados faces severe sargassum seaweed overgrowth affecting tourism and fishing industries, driven by global warming and industrial wastewater.
Brazilian Amazon Sees Lowest Deforestation in Early 2024
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped to a six-year low in early 2024, signaling progress in conservation efforts under President Lula’s administration.
Flightless Kiwis Take to the Skies in New Zealand Conservation Effort
New Zealand conservationists achieve a milestone by flying 15 flightless kiwi birds over 500 km to restore populations in Wellington’s forested hills.
Global Concerns Rise as Japan Releases Fukushima’s Nuclear Contaminated Water
Japan’s TEPCO has discharged over 23,300 tonnes of Fukushima’s nuclear-contaminated water into the sea, sparking global concerns from Americans, Brits, Australians, Canadians, and New Zealanders.
China Sets Ambitious Plan for Ecological Monitoring by 2035
China aims to build a modern ecological environment monitoring system by 2035 to achieve its ‘Beautiful China’ vision, focusing on biodiversity, clean environments, and green development.
New Study Finds Over 16,000 Chemicals in Plastics, Including 3,000 More Than Previously Known
A recent study reveals that plastics contain over 16,000 chemicals—3,000 more than previously identified—raising concerns about pollution and consumer safety.
China’s SCIO Briefs on National Water Security in Live Press Conference
China’s State Council Information Office holds a live press conference on ensuring national water security, with Vice Minister Liu Weiping addressing key strategies and challenges.