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The Climate Finance Charade: Rich Nations’ Promises Fall Short

The Climate Finance Charade: Rich Nations’ Promises Fall Short
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Amid rising global temperatures and dire predictions about the future, climate finance has been thrust into the spotlight. As the developing world grapples with the brunt of climate change, the financial commitments from richer nations appear more as empty promises than solutions. Global Warming's Unequal Burden Developing nations bear the brunt…
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El Niño’s Grip Tightens on Central America’s Agriculture

El Niño’s Grip Tightens on Central America’s Agriculture
In the quiet farming regions of Central America, small farmers are battling a formidable adversary: the intensifying effects of the El Niño climate phenomenon. This growing climate challenge is not only threatening their livelihoods but also amplifying the region's vulnerability to food shortages and mass migrations. Climate Crisis at the Doorstep Santa María Ostuma, El…
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Fungi in Foundations: The Eco-Friendly Future of Home Construction

Fungi in Foundations: The Eco-Friendly Future of Home Construction
While most of us tend to envision towering steel structures and sprawling concrete jungles when imagining urban landscapes, there is an unusual and promising material gradually emerging on the horizon: fungi. As surprising as it sounds, architects and scientists are fervently exploring the potential of mushrooms and their by-products to shape our future cities. The…
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Estonia’s Green Odyssey: From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Pioneers

Estonia’s Green Odyssey: From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Pioneers
TALLINN, Estonia – Estonia, a country known for its vast reserves of oil shale and intense carbon footprint, is experiencing a transformative green renaissance, making it Euronews Green's Country of the Month for September. A Transition Carved Out of Necessity and Vision Despite ranking third globally for cumulative emissions per capita, this Baltic gem has…
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Green Burial Funeral Home Under Investigation for Improper Body Storage

Green Burial Funeral Home Under Investigation for Improper Body Storage
In a shocking turn of events, police are investigating the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, after receiving reports of an overpowering foul odor emanating from the premises. The establishment, which prides itself on offering "green" burial services with biodegradable caskets, is now under intense scrutiny following the discovery of hundreds of decaying…
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Medicines in Our Waterways: The Invisible Threat and the Path Forward

Medicines in Our Waterways: The Invisible Threat and the Path Forward
In the hustle of everyday life, the simple act of popping a painkiller for an aching head is a thoughtless routine. But behind this mundane act lies a much larger, more complex problem. Today, the drugs we ingest, both voluntarily and unknowingly, are having a cascading effect on our ecosystems and possibly our health. How…
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Ecocide: The Urgent Need to Criminalise Environmental Damage

Ecocide: The Urgent Need to Criminalise Environmental Damage
As the planet faces unprecedented environmental challenges, the call to criminalise ecocide gains momentum. But will it be enough to prevent our environment from reaching the point of no return? A Planet in Peril It is undeniable that the environment is undergoing massive and accelerated degradation. July 2023 has been marked as the hottest month…
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Ampol Faces $700k Fine for Devastating Diesel Spill in Sydney

Ampol Faces $700k Fine for Devastating Diesel Spill in Sydney
In a significant blow to its reputation, petrol behemoth Ampol is set to pay a hefty fine following a massive diesel spill in Sydney's Kurnell region last year. A Disaster Unfolds April 2022 was a dark month for the residents of Kurnell, Sydney. An Ampol fuel transfer terminal failed catastrophically, spilling a staggering 9,000 litres…
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El Nino and the Looming Threat to Global Cocoa Production: A Deep Dive

El Nino and the Looming Threat to Global Cocoa Production: A Deep Dive
As the world continues to grapple with the consequences of climate change, one industry stands at a precipice: cocoa production. The threat is palpable, with cocoa crops hanging in the balance due to extreme weather events brought about by the El Nino phenomenon. Understanding the Climate-Cocoa Conundrum Cocoa, an essential ingredient for everything from confectioneries…
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