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Satellites in the Service of Economic and Environmental Opportunities
Satellites often inspire me to write about them. Perhaps the reason for the inspiration is that they seem like a long-established concept, that they have always been here and that there is nothing unusual about them. However, how much do…
Is it Possible to Combine the Chemical Industry and Circular Economy?
The chemical industry is an important segment of the global economy because it employs more than 15 million people worldwide and has global annual revenues of 5.7 trillion dollars, according to data from the Planet Tracker analytical centre. We could…
First Regional E-waste Project in Latin America Comes to a Xlose
Representatives from across Latin America will gather this week to share their experiences of participating in UNIDO’s first-ever regional project on e-waste management. Since its launch in Quito in March 2018, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project has assisted…
Global Temperature Record Streak Continues
It was the warmest April on record – the eleventh month in a row of record global temperatures. Sea surface temperatures have been record high for the past 13 months. Extreme weather caused many casualties and socio-economic disruption. The monthly…
Oil Spills Pose a Bigger Threat to Freshwater Ecosystems
Oil spills are a major environmental problem that occurs every year worldwide, affecting oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes. Although the world is familiar with the issues and changes in salt water, the effects oil spills have on freshwater are less…
Global Temperature Record Streak Continues in April
It was the warmest April on record – the eleventh month in a row of record global temperatures, according to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Sea surface temperatures have been record high for the past 13 months. The monthly…
Widespread parts of Asia and Africa reel under extreme weather
The high-impact weather in the second half of April underlines yet again the vulnerability of society to weather, water and climate-related hazards and the need for Early Warnings For All. The waning El Niño event, alongside a phenomenon known as…