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China bets on ‘sponge cities’ to cope with flooding and drought
The need to confront both water shortages and urban flooding has created a huge headache for Chinese city planners
Posted On 17 Jun 2015
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NASA releases detailed global climate change projections – An Update
NASA climate projections provide a detailed view of future temperature and precipitation patterns around the world from 1950 to 2100.
Posted On 13 Jun 2015
Environmental Technology and Canada’s Oil Sands – New Call for Action
Accelerating technological development is required today to address long-term environmental footprint of oil sands, finds Expert Panel
Posted On 28 May 2015
Waste Crime – Addressing Gaps in the Global E-Waste System
A staggering 60% to 90% of wastes are illegally traded or dumped, according to a new UNEP report
Posted On 23 May 2015
Closing the gap between corporate GHG reduction goals and a 2°C scenario
Climate experts call on the private sector to join other leading companies in minding the carbon budget to ensure a safe and profitable future
Posted On 21 May 2015
New study assesses 15 Canadian cities’ preparedness for flooding
In the last 30 years, Canadian insurers have doubled their client claim payments every five years because of damage caused by natural disasters.
Posted On 21 May 2015
New ethical initiative for business signs up 150 participants
Jerusalem, Israel — (ReleaseWire) — May 15, 2015 — Konstantin Krinski, chairman of the International Businesses Standards Organization (IBSO), reports that since the official launch of its Worldwide Charter for Fair International Commerce , more than 150...
Posted On 16 May 2015
Illegally Dumped E-Waste Worth up to $19 Billion Annually
Inconsistency in Cross-Border Regulations Challenge to Effective Control of Illegal Waste Trafficking
Posted On 14 May 2015