#Deaths in climate disasters declined 99% from a century ago

#Deaths in climate disasters declined 99% from a century ago

“Deaths in climate disasters declined 99% from a century ago” A new United Nations report has revealed the disturbing news that the number of global disasters has quintupled since 1970 and will increase by another 40 percent in coming decades. They find that more people are affected by disasters than ever before, and the UN Deputy Secretary-General warns humanity is “on…

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# Green finance needs voluntary carbon markets that work

# Green finance needs voluntary carbon markets that work

” Green finance needs voluntary carbon markets that work “ The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland catalyzed a commitment to carbon neutrality, achieving net-zero carbon emissions, requiring reducing emissions as much as possible, and balancing the remaining emissions with the purchase of carbon credits. A carbon credit reduces, avoids…

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#David Attenborough named ‘Champion of the Earth’

#David Attenborough named ‘Champion of the Earth’

“David Attenborough named ‘Champion of the Earth’” Revered environmental activist Sir David Attenborough has been named a “Champion of the Earth” by the United Nations. In honor of Earth Day, the 95-year-old was recognized Thursday with the prestigious lifetime achievement award by the UN’s Environment Programme for his decades-long commitment to sharing stories about the natural world and…

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# How blockchain technology is transforming climate action

# How blockchain technology is transforming climate action

” How blockchain technology is transforming climate action “ The United Nations Climate Change Conference of November 2021, known as COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland urged the world to commit to curbing contributions to carbon emissions. Achieving a net-zero world in less than 30 years is causing many to turn to blockchain technology, buy carbon offsets,…

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# UN agency accepts first stablecoin donations worth .5M to help Ukrainian refugees

# UN agency accepts first stablecoin donations worth $2.5M to help Ukrainian refugees

” UN agency accepts first stablecoin donations worth $2.5M to help Ukrainian refugees “ The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a UN agency for refugees, has accepted its first-ever crypto donations toward humanitarians aid for Ukrainians fleeing the war-torn nation. UNHCR accepted $2.5 million in Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin donations from Binance Charity…

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#The United Nations is useless

#The United Nations is useless

“The United Nations is useless” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave voice to a terrible truth in his UN speech Tuesday: The United Nations is an utter failure. If the organization won’t actually work to end Russia’s Ukraine war, he said, it should dissolve itself. “Are you ready to close?” he asked the assembled dignitaries, after…

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#Author of UN Climate Report says climate problem is getting worse but ‘solutions are getting better’

#Author of UN Climate Report says climate problem is getting worse but ‘solutions are getting better’

“Author of UN Climate Report says climate problem is getting worse but ‘solutions are getting better’” Gregory Nemet from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment joined FOX Weather Monday to discuss the latest climate report. “I would summarize it by saying simply, the climate problem is getting worse, but the solutions are…

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# MENA Climate Week notes blockchain’s potential for climate action

# MENA Climate Week notes blockchain’s potential for climate action

” MENA Climate Week notes blockchain’s potential for climate action “ Panelists at the recent MENA Climate Week 2022 examined how blockchain technology can contribute to green initiatives. Hosted by Dubai’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and the World Green Economy Organization along with various institutions under the United…

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