The GSMA calls on business leaders and policymakers to harness the potential of mobile connectivity and smart technology to achieve net zero by 2050 and limit global heating to within 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Continue reading
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London smog tax means older cars can face $27 per drive
London’s new fee for most cars registered before 2006 is being billed by its mayor as the toughest emissions standard in the world, but some business organisations are crying foul. Katie Gregory reports. Continue reading
Asia study warns of severe water shortages
A new study points to the risk that China and India will be facing severe water shortages by 2050 due to a perfect storm of economic growth, climate change, and fast growing populations. Ben Gruber reports.
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UNDP Announces the Climate Action Hackathon in Zambia
Up to 25 Full Travel Scholarships Will Provide Software and Application Developers with the Opportunity to Create Innovative Climate Information and Early Weather Alert Messaging Apps
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2015 hottest year on record – WMO
The U.N.’s World Meteorological Organization confirms that 2015 was hottest year on record, as part of a longer-term trend.
Leaders gathered for climate summit pose for family photo
World leaders gathered for the United Nations-sponsored climate summit pose for family photo as the 2-week meeting gets underway.
Biggest day ever of climate action, scuffles in Paris
Some 2,000 climate change events take place in cities across the globe on the eve of the Paris climate talks, making this the biggest ever day of climate action in history. Mana Rabiee reports. Continue reading
Dubai announces multi-million dollar fund to help world’s poor
The ruler of Dubai unveils a multi-million dollar initiative to help fund development and humanitarian projects around the world, with a particular focus on the Middle East.
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Oxford-based start-up to use drones to plant one billion trees a year
UK (Next Media) – Oxford-based start-up Biocarbon Engineering is planning to fight industrial deforestation by planting 1 billion trees a year using drones.
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