Invercargill NZ’s plan to invest in a renewable heating network project will improve the city’s air quality and reduce CO2 emissions.
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Does the Plummeting Oil Prices Signal the End of the Fossil Fuel Era?
The Economist reports that oil giant companies are trying to sell their billion-dollar assets, cutting investments amid the worldwide plummeting oil prices.
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The post-covid sustainability agenda: revolution, retreat or return to normal
Covid-19 has suspended business and caused a hiatus in the human activity which has brought a lot of good to the environment: toxic air pollutants fell, Venice’s canals are cleaner, increased activity in wildlife as never been seen in a long time. It gave humans a sharpened awareness for the potentials of catastrophe if global...
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The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Implementation Report
This report outlines how the Member States are monitoring their implementation of the Sendai Framework that has seven targets and 38 indicators.
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DOWNSTREAM 2020 • 3-4 August • Wellington and Online
Attend in person or digitally via VFairs – an online platform. The Downstream 2020 gathering offers crucial insights into the current energy sector challenges and opportunities, bringing together sector leaders and influencers to plan for the transition to the new energy future. If you opt to attend digitally, the streamed event will be hosted in...
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Highway Research Looks Into Asset Management Approaches in Evaluating Damages
This NCHRP synthesis series report focuses on the application of asset management approaches in doing evaluations of roads, highways, and bridges.
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India’s Disaster Response Saves Lives as Global Warming Raises Intensity of Cyclones
India saved lives and properties for the early response to Cyclone Nisarga. A May 2020 study says cyclones are increasing in intensity decade after decade.
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Public Health Organization Urging a Green Recovery from Coronavirus
Public health organisations worldwide representing 40 million doctors, nurses, and other medical workers have urged G20 leaders to include climate change and pollution in its economic recovery plan.
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Free E-Learning on Green Investment Instruments and other Courses
A free online course on powering green investments examines investment in renewable energy and renewable energy policies. Other courses are also available.
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Middle East States are Adopting Solar Power
Arab states are embracing renewable energy. Between 2008 to 2012, investments in solar energy has increased by 12 folds, the Economist article says.