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UN Chief António Guterres: Asia Must Quit “Addiction” To Coal Now
In a speech in Bangkok, Thailand last Saturday, United Nations Chief Secretary António Guterres described climate change as the “defining issue of our time,” and that Asia must be on the “front line” to fight it by eliminating fossil!-->…
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BREAKING: 11,000 Scientists Declare Emergency, “Climate Crisis Is Here, Humanity Threatened”
Our world population will face “untold suffering due to the climate crisis,” in a letter penned and endorsed by more than 11,000 scientists and experts from over 153 countries. A stark warning about the real and devastating consequences of!-->…
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Consumer Trends: Study Proves We Need Carbon Emission Labels On Our Food
In a 2018 study, researchers found that a front-of-pack carbon emissions label can drive more eco-friendly food choices amongst consumers. According to the scientists involved in the study, one of the most crucial challenges to combat the!-->…
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300 Million People Will Experience Severe Coastal Flooding By 2050, Asia Most Hard Hit
According to a new study by Climate Central published in Nature Communications, 300 million people will experience annual coastal flooding by 2050, three times more people than previously thought. Many of these people are located in Asia,!-->…
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Oxford Study: Healthy Food And Sustainable Food Are One And The Same
A newly published study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford has found that eating healthy plant-based foods is nearly always the best dietary option for the planet. The analysis aims to help inform better individual!-->…
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff: “We Need A New Capitalism To Fight Climate Change”
In an op-ed in The New York Times, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff called for a “new capitalism” that would be brought about by taxing billionaires and gearing businesses up to fight global issues like climate change. The charismatic founder!-->…
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Morgan Stanley Report Ending Global Warming Will Cost US $50 Trillion
A new report from Morgan Stanley finds that curbing global warming and reducing net carbon emissions to zero will require US$50 trillion. More specifically, spending in five key sectors in zero-carbon technology is necessary to achieve the!-->…
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Patagonia Founder Yves Chouinard: “Capitalism Will Lose Its Customers”
In an exclusive interview with Fast Company, the 80-year-old founder of iconic outdoor apparel brand Patagonia Yvon Chouinard made a damning case against the current capitalist system that is driving unsustainable practices in the midst of!-->…
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Cambridge Study Finds Doubling Veggie Options On Menus Can Cut Meat Orders By 40-80%
A recent study by University of Cambridge scientists finds that increasing vegetarian options on menus reduces orders of meat dishes by 40 to 80%. This piece of research presents a new solution to encourage more plant-based eating amongst!-->…
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74% Of Elite Chinese Consumers Prioritise Making A Positive Impact Over Materialism
According to a new report by HSBC Jade, the bank’s most elite membership level, Chinese consumers say that their personal growth and making a positive impact on earth is more important than wealth. This adds to the growing analyses!-->…
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If 20% Rich Countries Went Vegan & Cut Food Waste, We Could End Global Warming By 2050
In a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, if just one in five of us in richer countries went nearly vegan and disposed one third less food, we could be looking at carbon absorption by 2050 as opposed to global warming.!-->…
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Whales Can Save The Climate: Ocean Giants Absorb 33 Tonnes Of Carbon During Their Lifespan
In a study published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a team of marine biologists and economists have found that whales capture tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere. The carbon capture potential of these beautiful creatures - the!-->…
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Solar Energy Is Now Cheaper Than Coal-Fired Power In Hundreds Of Chinese Cities
A new study has revealed that solar energy in major Chinese cities is now cheaper than using electricity supplied by the national grid, including many of those that are coal-powered. In a country where renewable energy was virtually!-->…
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Generation Alpha: 67% Of 6-9 Year Olds Want To Make Saving The Planet Their Career Mission
Generation Alpha - comprised of children born from 2010 to 2025 - is the first generation to be born entirely within the 21st century. While some might instinctively label their legacy as the most technological-infused demographic to date,!-->…
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BREAKING: 20 Fossil Fuel Companies Generate One Third Of All Global Emissions
New data compiled by the United States-based Climate Accountability Institute and revealed by the Guardian confirms what many already know: at the core of the climate crisis is the fossil fuel industry. The crucial finding from the!-->…
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Gender Equality: We Can’t Solve Climate Change Without Empowering Women
We are already seeing some of the destructive impacts of climate change, with many of these events hitting the Asia-Pacific region the hardest. As it stands, we are losing the fight against climate change by lagging behind on Paris!-->…
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EXCLUSIVE: UN Secretary-General António Guterres Pens Op-Ed “Climate Change: An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold”
In an exclusive op-ed passed onto Covering Climate Now partners, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urges the world to mobilise action for climate change.
By: António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
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New Report Finds Organic Agriculture Can Help SDG Progress Including Climate Change & Clean Water
A new report, conducted by Dutch organic specialist Eosta in collaboration with the University of Twente in the Netherlands, has found that organic agriculture can help make progress on 8 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development!-->…
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Goldman Sachs Report Warns Tokyo, Shanghai & Mumbai To Brace For Climate Crisis
In a recently released report conducted by Goldman Sachs Global Market Institute, climate change will have devastating impacts on cities across the world, highlighting New York, Tokyo, Lagos and Shanghai amongst some of the worst affected.!-->…
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INTERVIEW: Extinction Rebellion “Our City Can Become A Leader In Climate Crisis Fight”
As everyone from students to world leaders is finally catching on to the direness of our environmental crisis, Extinction Rebellion made global headlines this year with their high-profile climate protest campaigns which include scaling the!-->…
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Hong Kong’s Greta: Student Activist Lance Lau Strikes Solo For The Climate Amidst Ridiculing
Hong Kong student Lance Lau might just be the next Greta Thunberg. The young climate activist has been campaigning outside his school for two weeks since the September Global Climate Strike held on 20th September. He has also joined!-->…
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