Category Archives: Environment

23Nov/25

Decarbonising the Built Environment Through Technology and Energy Innovation

November 23, 2025EnvironmentCBRE, Climate change mitigation, Climate change policy, CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, Emissions reduction, Energy development, Energy economics, Greenhouse gas emissions, Johnson Controls, Low-carbon economy, Sustainable energy, Sustainable technologiesadmin

A new Special Report by Sustainability Magazine titled ‘Technology & Energy: Decarbonising the Built Environment’, focuses on how global property and real estate leaders are deploying innovative technologies to reduce carbon emissions, since buildings are responsible for a significant percentage of global energy use and carbon emissions. Key companies like Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE, and Johnson Controls are featured for their efforts in leveraging smart systems, electrification, and clean energy to achieve net-zero commitments. The report highlight that smart building technologies are instrumental in reducing energy consumption and underscore the growing market value of green building practices. Continue reading

26Oct/25

Water Pollution Threatens UK Food Chain

October 26, 2025EnvironmentAgriculture, Aquatic ecology, Aquifers, Drinking water, Effects of climate change, Environmental science, Food security, Pollution, Sanitation, United Kingdom, Wales, Water pollutionadmin

Hydrachem, a UK-based water and surface disinfection specialist warns that the surge in contaminated water incidents poses a grave threat to the food and farming sectors. Hydrachem reports a 29% increase in pollution incidents in England and Wales in 2024, with severe cases rising by 60%, jeopardising crop quality, livestock welfare, and the entire food supply chain. Continue reading

25Oct/25

Should you pour coffee down the drain? An environmental scientist explains

October 25, 2025EnvironmentCaffeine, Coffee, Coffee production, Creative Commons, Decaffeination, Drain, Drainage, Environmental engineering, Kevin Collins, Sewage treatment, United Kingdom, Used coffee grounds, Water, Water pollutionadmin

Kevin Collins, The Open University

A woman was recently fined £150 by a council for pouring coffee down a drain before getting on a bus. The fine has now been rescinded by Richmond council in London, but the incident has prompted many discussions about whether coffee discarded like this could cause environmental damage.

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29Sep/25

Climate TRACE July 2025 Emissions Data

September 29, 2025EnvironmentArctic methane emissions, China, Climate change, Climate forcing, Greenhouse gas emissions, Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, India, United Statesadmin

Global greenhouse gas emissions data for July 2025 report shows that total global emissions reached 5.21 billion tonnes CO₂e, marking a slight increase of 0.43% compared to July 2024. The release provides a comprehensive breakdown of these emissions by major countries (with China, the US, and India showing increases), sectors (with fossil fuel operations seeing the largest increase), and the top emitting urban areas. Continue reading

06May/25

Bladex and the Panama Canal: An Alliance Transforming Plastic Waste into Progress for Communities

May 6, 2025EnvironmentBANCO LATINOAMERICANO DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR, S.A. (BLADEX), Greater Adria, Malay cuisine, The Black Hills Witchadmin

What was once considered waste is now a symbol of hope. Thanks to the joint efforts of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex), the Panama Canal, and the Botellas de Amor Foundation, a new pedestrian bridge has been inaugurated in the Watershed of the Panama Canal, built from over 3 tons of recycled plastic. Continue reading

28Apr/25

Why the energy transition won’t be green until mine waste disasters are prevented

April 28, 2025EnvironmentBolivia, Creative Commons, Dam, Eva Marquis, Ghana, Indonesia, Kafue River, Karen Hudson-Edwards, Kitwe, Mining, Mining waste, Oil sands tailings ponds, Philippines, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, SHUTTERSTOCK, Tailings, Tailings dam, Zambiaadmin

Eva Marquis, University of Exeter and Karen Hudson-Edwards, University of Exeter

On February 18, contamination in the Kafue river, Zambia, led to a mass death of fish. Its water turned a deathly grey and adjacent farmland was poisoned. The drinking water it supplied to half a million residents of the town of Kitwe was suddenly cut off.

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05Jan/25

A Year of Climate Breakdown

January 5, 2025EnvironmentAtlantic hurricane season, Bangladesh, Boris, Brazil, Chad, China, christian aid, Colombia, Columbia, Cuba, Disaster, Effects of climate change, Extreme weather, Germany, Helene, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, In Cuba, In Florida, Malawi, Mayotte, Mexico, Milton, Namibia, Natural disaster, Niger, Nigeria, Philippines, Spain, Sul, Tropical cyclone, United States, US, Water security, Weather hazards, Yagi, Zambia, Zimbabweadmin

Jan. 4, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Christian Aid’s report, “Counting the Cost 2024,” analyses the economic impact of ten extreme weather events in 2024, revealing billions of dollars in losses and highlighting the disproportionate effect on poorer nations. The report underscores the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy, citing expert opinions stressing the escalating consequences of inaction. Continue reading →

05Jan/25

Kantamanto Market Fire Relief

January 5, 2025EnvironmentAccra, Circular economy, Clothing, Electronic waste, Environmental economics, Ghana, Kantamanto Market, Marketplace, Reuse, Secondhand Solidarity Fund, Sustainable business, Used good, Vintage clothingadmin

Jan. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Or Foundation has committed $1 million USD in emergency relief to the Kantamanto market in Accra, Ghana, following a devastating fire. This market is the world’s largest secondhand clothing market and a vital hub for reuse and repair. The donation will support impacted community members, including retailers, upcyclers and women. The Or Foundation is a non-profit working to develop solutions to fashion’s global waste crisis.
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27Nov/24

HBCU Green Fund’s Africa Network Calls for Bold Climate Action and Equitable Financing Over Empty Promises at COP29 in Azerbaijan

November 27, 2024EnvironmentAzerbaijan, Baku, Environment, In Azerbaijan, Malay cuisine, Sathur, Tanisha Scott, United Nations Climate Change Conferenceadmin

The HBCU Green Fund’s Africa Network, comprised of youth representing ten African countries, concluded COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a press conference addressing their contributions to negotiations and urgent calls for equitable climate financing, adaptation, gender equity. They urged global leaders to dismantle systemic inequalities, move beyond empty promises and ensure financing reaches communities most impacted by climate change.” Continue reading

28Oct/24

SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE UNVEILS SUPPORT TO COMMONWEALTH MEMBER STATES AT CHOGM

October 28, 2024EnvironmentCharles III, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Commonwealth of Nations, His Majesty, Intergovernmental organizations, Political history of Australia, Political history of Canada, Political history of New Zealand, Political history of the United Kingdom, SMIadmin

In the presence of His Majesty King Charles III, as well as leaders from the Commonwealth as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting’s Business Forum, the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) has launched several initiatives to further enhance its commitment and support to Commonwealth Members States. Continue reading