Can carbon markets supercharge nature-based solutions to climate change?
Market economics have done much to cause the climate crisis. But can they help solve it? Carbon markets and sustainable finance taxonomy are two rapidly growing market mechanisms that promise a...
Lagos Govt tasks youth on environmental sustainability
The Lagos State Government has tasked youths on environmental sustainability and the need to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. The Lagos government gave the charge yesterday through its...
S’ Africa: Environmental groups celebrate ruling urging govt to reduce air pollution
South African environmental justice groups are celebrating a landmark ruling that recognised the poor air quality in South Africa’s Mpumalanga Highveld region. On Tuesday, the South African High...
Instacart Slashes Valuation by Nearly 40% to $24 Billion
– U.S. grocery delivery company Instacart slashed its valuation by nearly 40% to about $24 billion, the company said on Thursday, citing recent market turbulence. The company, a pandemic...
Blossom falls: 80% of small orchards in England and Wales lost since 1900
A century ago, small orchards were the glory not only of the countryside but of towns and cities across the UK, buzzing with life during the summer and, at this time of year, rich with the sight and...
Short on space for veggies? Smaller varieties thrive in pots
For many gardeners, a large property with rows of green peppers and sun-kissed tomatoes as far as the eye can see is just a dream. Many of us either don’t have much soil to call our own, have...
Carbon footprint of huge astronomy observatories raises climate change concerns
Astronomers in the future may not be able to build large complex power-hungry observatories if they want to reduce their carbon footprint in line with greenhouse gas emission requirements, a study...
Beijing issues red alert for air pollution
BEIJING has issued its first red alert for air pollution this year, as a new bout of heavy smog is forecast to hit the city Friday, local environmental protection authorities said Thursday. Approved...
