New findings revealed that at any given flow rate, higher-pressure showers were associated with lower water consumption. While low-flow showers delivered less water than high-flow-rate showers, high-pressure showers used less water overall because they were turned off sooner.
The previous COP16 gathering notably collapsed without a deal on nature restoration financing in developing countries, creating ongoing tensions between Global North and South governments.
A study performed at Michigan Medicine reveals that the use of less polluting inhaled anesthetic agents reduced harmful emissions by 50% in one year without impacting patient safety or outcomes.
Companies are examining new ways to improve their sustainability practices. It’s not just about them. It’s also about their supply chains, vendors, logistics, and everything else involved in their operations. And consumers are increasingly seeking to do business with those whose commitment to sustainability is demonstrable.
One-third of survey participants expressed a willingness to change their behavior for the sake of environmental protection. 36% are willing to eat less animal-based food; 33% are willing to travel more by public transport; 24% are willing to fly less and only 13% are willing to pay higher taxes to promote environmental protection.
The EU’s emphasis on initiatives like the harmonization of labeling over pressing climate issues can appear tone-deaf in the current context. Prioritizing these debates while Europe endures deadly climate-induced events sends a confused message to the world.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel will create The National Institute for Climate Policy Research to promote science-based policy. By translating scientific knowledge into best practices, the Institute aims to pioneer evidence-based policy solutions, ensuring sustainability and prosperity across all levels of governance and industry. Climate change policy in Israel is lacking.
The rich are expected to compensate the poorer nations.
The development of the logistics industry is moving toward introducing a sustainable supply chain that will reduce the carbon footprint created by the transportation of goods. What can be done so that this involves the most negligible negative impact on the environment? We present solutions to help you discover the green face of logistics.
We interview young adults work-studying abroad in Tel Aviv on climate change and how it impacts their future and career path.
It's your business to make sure your enterprise is future-proofed from climate change. How are you doing net-zero?
The world's first floating windfarm is now fully commissioned and delivering green electricity to Scotland’s grid. It is called the Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Ltd. (KOWL)
However, there’s one industry often overlooked in this regard - the cannabis industry. Being eco-friendly while growing green is a tough effort, however ironic it may sound. Marijuana plants are usually grown inside and require specific lighting, water, and nutrition conditions which unfortunately result in a considerable carbon footprint.
Is your bottom line being negatively affected by wasted resources and manpower? Sustainability recruitment has the potential to revolutionize business and help the planet at the same time.
If were living on Mars I'd probably have my eye on the Tesla Cybertruck. But since I am still on Planet Earth here are some more earth-grounded eco cars to look out for this year.