The world must cut fossil fuel production by 6 per cent per year to avoid the worst of global warming. Instead, countries are projecting an average annual increase of 2 per cent. Those are among the sobering findings of the latest Production Gap Report. The report urges making COVID-19 recovery a turning point, where countries should steer investments into changing course to avoid “locking in” dependence on polluting coal, oil and gas.
Governor de Freitas outlines the importance of training young people in the municipalities of Ceará, Brazil, to foster social and professional development and promote ecological awareness in the community.
Storing about 70 per cent of the world’s fresh water, glaciers are among the planet’s most vital ecosystems. Yet, rising temperatures are shrinking them, endangering more than 2 billion people who depend on seasonal meltwater for their livelihoods.
Mayor Trzaskowski explains how informing and consulting residents about new climate measures is key to building a greener and more resilient Warsaw.