Green Climate Fund supports EBRD’s Green Cities Facility with EUR 87 million
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has received a EUR 87 million contribution approved by the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Board. The funding will support the EBRD’s Green Cities Facility for climate-focused sustainable urban development in nine countries, including Albania, Macedonia, and Serbia, according to a news release from the EBRD. The Green […]
Solar helps University of Virginia save USD 1 million annually – find out how
The University of Virginia (UVA) has saved USD 1 million per year by using solar power from 1,000 solar panels installed on the roofs of the university, US portals reported, noting that the school is involved in several solar projects with private companies. All of this makes the UVA a leader among high education institutions […]
Macedonia, Montenegro among only 16 countries to set climate targets to meet pledges under Paris Agreement
FYR Macedonia and Montenegro are among 16 countries out of 197 parties to the Paris Agreement which set economy-wide emissions reduction targets under domestic laws or policies to be consistent with those set in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), according to a policy brief titled Aligning national and international climate targets. Setting targets under national laws […]
Istanbul’s deposit system lets you pay transit fare with recyclables
As cities around the world start deploying deposit systems, Istanbul, with a population of nearly 15 million, has taken its efforts to increase recycling rates a step further. It now allows residents to top up public transportation cards by trading in plastic bottles or aluminum beverage cans. As part of the Turkish city’s deposit system […]
Global warming report calls for “unprecedented changes” in all aspects of society
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the leading world body for assessing the science related to climate change, has issued a report that calls for “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society” to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C was approved by the IPCC […]
Effa creates eco-friendly disposable toothbrush to help beat plastic pollution
Now that a number of global coffee shop and restaurant chains have pledged a phase-out of plastic straws, the fight against plastic pollution turns to the next big problem item – the ubiquitous toothbrush. This is where Ukraine’s Effa steps in. The finalist of this year’s clim@ competition for startups organized by the Green for […]
Europe’s 1st automotive renewables PPA bolsters corporate drive to fight climate change
Even as climate change deniers hold some of the world’s top political offices and corporate posts, responsible business is taking tangible steps to fight climate change. Mercedes-Benz recently announced Europe’s first automotive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a 45 MW Polish wind farm to power its manufacturing facility in the nearby town of Jawor, with […]
Earth Overshoot Day 2018 – Slovenia has region’s largest ecological footprint
August 1 marks this year’s Earth Overshoot Day, the day when humanity’s annual demand on nature exceeds what Earth’s ecosystems can renew in that year, according to Global Footprint Network, an international research organization. In other words, humanity is currently using nature 1.7 times faster than our planet’s ecosystems can regenerate. This is akin to […]
