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Easter Island Threatened by Bad Tourist Behavior
Easter Island has long been a bucket list destination for travelers from around the world. But the very thing that keeps the island’s economy going strong may be the thing that ultimately causes its ruin: mass tourism. Recently, a spate…
There Will Be 9.7 Billion on Earth by 2050, but the Growth Rate Is Slowing
“The World Population Prospects 2019: Highlights”, estimates that the next 30 years will see the global population add an extra 2 billion people to today’s figure of 7.7 billion, and, by the end of the century, the planet will have…
Palm Oil Importers Won’t Meet Zero Deforestation Goals by 2020
European palm oil importers are unlikely to be able to ensure that the products they sell are “deforestation-free” by the self-imposed goal of 2020, according to analysis by the Palm Oil Transparency Coalition. While about 98% of the palm oil…
HP Aims to Power Global Operations with 100% Renewables by 2035
HP has set a target to ensure its global operations are powered with 100% renewable electricity by 2035. It is part of the printing and personal systems manufacturer’s latest commitments to drive a circular and low carbon economy. HP had…
Wasting Food ‘Is Top Cause of Environmental Guilt Among Brits’, What Is Yours?
Wasting food is the top cause of environmental guilt among Brits. That’s according to a new survey of 2,001 people, conducted by Opinium research and commissioned by renewable energy supplier Pure Planet, which shows 35% of UK adults feel bad…
Renewable Jobs Around the World Topped 11 Million in 2018
Renewable jobs around the world topped 11 million in 2018. That’s according to the latest analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – this figure compares with 10.3 million clean energy jobs in 2017, the increase being driven by…
Nearly 600 Plant Species ‘Have Gone Extinct in the last 250 Years’
As many as 571 plant species have gone extinct in the last 250 years. That’s according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, which suggests this is more than twice the number of…