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Rich Americans’ homes generate 25% more greenhouse gasses than those less affluent
The homes of wealthy Americans are major engines of the climate crisis, research has found, with the United States’ most affluent suburbs generating as much…
Greta Thunberg plans to donate 1 million-euro prize to green causes
Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg said on Monday she would donate 1 million euros ($1.14 million) from a new prize she has won to groups…
Climate change: Polar bears could be lost by 2100
Polar bears will be wiped out by the end of the century unless more is done to tackle climate change, a study predicts. Scientists say…
Japan: Child Abuse in Pursuit of Olympic Medals
Child athletes in Japan suffer physical, sexual, and verbal abuse when training for sport, Human Rights Watch said in a new report, released today, that…
Air conditioning curbs could save years’ worth of emissions – study
Up to eight years’ worth of global greenhouse gas emissions could be prevented over the next four decades by setting tougher standards for air conditioning,…
Sydney’s endangered seahorses find refuge in underwater hotels
It can grow to a maximum of 16 centimeters, change color depending on mood and habitat, and, like all seahorses, the White’s seahorse male gestates…
Studies show global methane emissions rising due to oil, gas, agriculture
Two new studies show United States oil and gas drilling along with agricultural production worldwide are driving up global emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse…
Burger King Begins Using Specific Diet for Cows that Reduces Methane Emissions
Burger King brand has partnered with scientists to develop and test a new diet for cows, which according to initial study results, reduces up to…
UK has 100,000 modern slaves but most go undetected, study says
Britain is home to at least 100,000 modern slaves according to a new study, 10 times more than the official estimate, as activists warned 90%…
MPs warn parts of England face ’serious risk’ of running out of water within 20 years
There is a ”serious risk” that some parts of England will run out of water within the next 20 years, the Public Accounts Committee has…
Nissan Leaf owners should be able to power their homes with their cars later this year
Nissan Australia says owners of the new generation Nissan Leaf electric cars should have vehicle-to-home and possibly vehicle-to-grid capabilities towards the end of this year….
Coronavirus: Fewer Germans willing to get vaccinated, survey shows
Just over 60% of people in Germany would be willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a new survey has found. For researchers, the staunch opponents…
Hundreds of French women protest against new interior minister
Hundreds of women protested in central Paris on Friday against the appointment of Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who is under investigation for a rape allegation….
Brazil Amazon deforestation up in June, set for worst year in over a decade
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rose for the 14th consecutive month in June, preliminary government data on Friday showed, heaping further pressure on President Jair Bolsonaro…
UN: World could hit 1.5-degree warming threshold in 5 years
The world could see average global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) above the pre-industrial average for the first time in the coming five years,…
Study: Google, Amazon ad revenue funds pandemic disinformation
Tech companies including Google and Amazon are paying sites that spread disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic millions in advertising revenue, according to a new study….
Children who drink water from private wells at higher risk of lead exposure
American children whose homes rely on private wells for drinking water are 25% more likely to have high lead levels in their blood than those…
No more glass ceiling? Germany seeks female boardroom quota deal
The German minister for women said on Wednesday she hopes the coalition government will soon agree a quota for women on the executive boards of…
EU data reveals Siberian temperatures hit June record, fires spread
European Union (EU) data has shown temperatures in Arctic Siberia soared to a record average for June amid a heat wave that is stoking some…
Coronavirus: Kenyan schools to remain closed until 2021
The education ministry said it would explore how to make online learning accessible to all students. All schools in Kenya will remain closed until next…











