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Hong Kong urged to strengthen climate action after ‘historic’ ruling by UN court
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 28, 2025
The Hong Kong government has been urged to strengthen its policies to tackle the climate crisis following a key advisory ruling by the United Nations’ top court last week. The International Court of Justice president, Judge Yuji Iwasawa. Photo:...
Guardians Environmental Education Make Waves in Anoama’a
Talamua
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July 28, 2025
Apia, Samoa – 28 July 2025 – The Guardians Programme recently concluded a week of environmental education in the Anoamaa district, where 138 students graduated as the latest cohort of Samoa’s young environmental guardians. The presence of Samoa’s...
Nationals push for ‘sensible’ approach to climate and economy
Sky News Australia
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July 28, 2025
Nationals leader David Littleproud calls for a thorough economic assessment of net zero by 2050. "The European Union ... are saying they're considering exempting their heavy industries … We can’t change global emissions in a significant way,” Mr...
Questcorp Mining Taps National Inflation Association for Marketing & Investor Outreach Campaign
Investing News Network
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July 28, 2025
"The start of trenching and channel sampling at the MMZ marks an important step in systematically advancing Havens Steady," said Trumbull Fisher, CEO of Anteros Metals. "With strong provincial support through the JEA program and multiple...
From Harvard to Oxford to Duke: Mon Abrea concludes executive program on tax policy, strengthening global push for inclusive reforms
Business World
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July 28, 2025
Durham, North Carolina — Mon Abrea, the Philippines’ most prominent advocate for genuine tax reform and Chief Tax Advisor of the Asian Consulting Group (ACG), has completed the Executive Tax Policy Program at Duke University’s Sanford School of...
Greater Manchester Combined Authority partners on Climate Education Programme
Environment Journal
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July 28, 2025
Generation C and Daikin are also involved in the project, which will significantly boost green skills in the UK’s second biggest urban area. The collaborative effort will deliver curriculum-based climate education to schools across Greater...
A national approach to affordable housing through net zero tram corridors
The Fifth Estate
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July 28, 2025
The global decline in well located affordable housing has been traced in the book Abundance, to over-regulated planning on density and over-provided high-capacity roads that together have sprawled Australian and American cities. In comparison,...
Bangladesh showcases progress of livestock advisory system at national workshop
Bangladesh Post
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In a significant stride towards climate resilience in agriculture, the Government of Bangladesh convened a national-level “Project Closure Workshop” to celebrate the achievements of the National Livestock Advisory System (NLAS) and discuss its...
Italian PM Meloni Highlights Food Security as a Critical Global Priority
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 28, 2025 (ENA)—Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni underscored that the momentous challenge that is the subject of our works today, which is food security. Speaking at the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake...
Climate justice begins at home: What the ICJ’s landmark ruling means for Nigeria
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 27, 2025
On July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a historic advisory opinion affirming that countries have binding obligations under international law to address climate change. Environmental destruction that harms people’s lives,...
Keep open beach, safeguard the climate | Letters
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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July 28, 2025
Keep beach open Recently, there has been a movement by officials from Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park to rename the so-called No Name Beach west of Fort Sumter as "Fort Sumter Beach," which they say will make it easier to...
Biochar and carbon markets: Paving the Way for a climate renaissance
The Times of India
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July 28, 2025
The world is on the brink of ecological collapse, driven by relentless carbon emissions and persistent political inaction. And the Global Carbon Budget 2024 unveiled a grisly milestone: 36.8 billion tonnes of fossil fuel emissions in 2023, led by...
US Chicago Tribune Damaging, golf ball-size hail will fall more frequently because of climate change, Illinois researchers warn
Yahoo News
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During severe thunderstorms, rising air shoots icy pellets the size of Dippin’ Dots ice cream into the bitter cold of upper atmospheric layers. There, supercooled water freezes onto the small particles to form hail, which then falls when it gets...
UN Climate Chief urges Australia to set more ambitious emissions targets
News.Az
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Australia faces a pivotal moment in its climate policy as the UN’s climate chief, Simon Stiell, called on the country to adopt more ambitious emissions reduction targets. Speaking at a Smart Energy Council event in Sydney on Monday, Stiell...
SMEs are ‘under immense strain’ by Rachel’s National Insurance and minimum wage hikes
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 28, 2025
The latest “Red Flag Alert” report from Begbies Traynor, which has provided a snapshot of British corporate health for almost two decades, reveals how nearly 50,000 businesses are now in ‘critical’ financial distress amid the current climate of...
Burglaries, scams, and climate change: what to be aware of when insuring a home in France
The Connexion
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July 28, 2025
Moving to a foreign country comes with its obvious challenges, such as learning the language, adapting to the culture, or just finding housing. However, some obstacles can only be discovered once someone arrives. In this case, one of them is the...
National Grid pipeline fee another rip-off for Staten Islanders who’ve already given enough (opinion)
SI Live - New York
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July 27, 2025
Staten Islanders are again being asked to shoulder some of the burden for something that’s not going to directly benefit us. Let’s not let it happen without a fight. The Advance/SILive.com has reported that National Grid customers on Staten Island...
Climate disclosure is advancing — but who’s being left behind?
Japan Times
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July 27, 2025
The global push for climate action is becoming increasingly fragmented. While some countries move forward, others are falling behind — widening a gap that could undermine our collective ability to confront the climate crisis. Under the Trump...
How Clustering Multilateral Environmental Agreements Can Bring Multiple Benefits to the Environment
Inter Press Service
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July 28, 2025
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Energy, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, Natural Resources, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, Canada, Jul 28 2025 (IPS) -...
The Dilemma of Deforestation: Can TZ balance economic growth and environmental conservation?
Daily News Tanzania
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July 28, 2025
TANZANIA, a country renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, stands at a crossroads. On one hand, its forests covering about 48 million hectares—are vital for combating climate change, preserving wildlife and supporting...