“The internet giant is already the world’s biggest corporate buyer of renewable electricity, last year buying 44% of its power from wind and solar farms. Now it will be 100%, and an executive said it would not rule out investing in nuclear power in the future, too.”
“Paris-based architect Vincent Callebaut wants his buildings to be more than your average tower block. His vision is ambitious: create an energy-saving, carbon-absorbing civilization to fight global warming.”
“Whale sharks in Oslob are fed to lure them to a spot, making them dependent and vulnerable to poaching and injuries, environmentalist said.”
“China has slapped millions of dollars worth of fines on alleged offenders for violating anti-pollution rules, according to state media. The move comes as large swaths of the country are blanketed in dangerous, thick smog.”
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“Average concentrations of small breathable particles known as PM2.5 were higher than 500 micrograms per cubic metre in Beijing – 50 times higher than World Health Organization recommendations.”
This is a comprehensive map that lets you assess the severity of deforestation throughout the planet. You may zoom in to the different areas around the globe. Really cool but alarming at the same time. The map was developed through the efforts of Science Magazine, Google, and University of Maryland.
“When forests are cleared and set in flames, the carbon in the trees is released as carbon dioxide — the main greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.”
“Poachers kill between 20,000-30,000 African elephants each year for the illegal ivory trade, which is primarily run by organized crime syndicates with money funneling to them from demand in Asia.”
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