Global bottled water sales exceed 1 million per minute
A new UNU-INWEH report on the global bottled water industry reveals the massive scale of this market and the lack of strict quality controls.
Roberta Fabbrocino
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Scientists have found a new way to remove silicon from used solar panels
Researchers from the IFM at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia have tested a novel method for removing silicon from used solar panels.
New report reveals effects of climate change on allergy season
Allergy season in the U.S. is worsening due to the consequences of climate change. This is the pattern emerging from a new report by Climate Central.
Biden administration approves controversial Willow Project
The US government has approved ConocoPhillips’s controversial Willow Project to drill for oil in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve.
BNP Paribas sued over its support of fossil fuels
BNP Paribas has been sued by three French NGOs. This lawsuit marks the first time ever that a commercial bank is sued over its fossil fuel financing.
EU parliament bans sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035
The EU has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2035. From then on, new cars and vans sold in the EU must run on other fuels.
Shell board of directors sued over corporate climate strategy
Shell’s board of directors is being taken to court by ClientEarth for failing to move away from fossil fuels fast enough.
New report warns that we must reduce pollution to fight superbugs
The “Bracing for Superbugs” report warns us that climate change and pollution are contributing to the rise of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.
New studies reveal unexpected melting patterns of the Thwaites Glacier
Two new studies have revealed that the retreat of the Thwaites Glacier is happening in a different, more complex way than previously understood.
Oil giant Equinor gains massive profits amidst climate crisis
While the world feels the impact of the climate crisis and millions of people struggle to heat their homes in the UK, oil companies post record profits.