Tag: Sustainable Development Goal 13
In Florida, the bill removes the release of a specific number of balloons in a given period of time, as well as exemptions for biodegradable or photodegradable balloons. The US state of Florida has banned the intentional release of balloons as part of an effort to protect wildlife such as turtles, dolphins and birds from […]
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In 2023, Portugal recorded a slight decrease in the number of vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians compared to the previous study carried out in 2021, and is among the lowest in Europe. It sounds like good news, but the trend is actually downwards. The veggie phenomenon, which brings together vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians, has slowed down […]
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ANIPLA (National Industry’s Association for Plant Protection)has announced a change in its identity and image. It has now become CropLife Portugal – Science Industry’s Association for Plant Protection, broadening the scope of its work while remaining a source of knowledge, sharing and cooperation for the benefit of the national agricultural sector. We spoke to Felisbela […]
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Oil companies, car manufacturers and airlines are just some of the companies that will no longer be able to advertise their products on the billboards of the English city of Sheffield. Advertisements for polluting and harmful products will no longer be allowed on all Sheffield City Council billboards in England. The ban will also apply […]
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Cambridge University’s decision follows a campaign by students and academics at the British university. Cambridge University has temporarily stopped accepting donations from fossil fuel companies in response to growing scrutiny and pressure in academic circles. The moratorium on accepting funds from oil and gas companies was proposed by academics concerned about their influence on academic […]
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In this Journey through Climate, three teams will compete with the aim of touring the country in the most sustainable way possible, generating the greatest impact on communities. Applications are open until March 31st. After the success of the first edition, theJourney through Climate is back with some new features. In addition to the competition […]
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The calculator launched by UEFA makes it possible to assess the carbon emissions of specific areas of football, such as travel, purchased goods and facilities. On March 6, UEFA launched the “Carbon Footprint Calculator“, a tool that aims to help member federations, clubs and leagues reduce their environmental impact and become active drivers of change. […]
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The bill is part of Spain’s climate action plan for 2050, but it is not yet known how many flights will actually be affected. Spain wants to ban some short-haul domestic flights that have a rail alternative that completes the same journey in less than two and a half hours. The strategy is part of […]
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Vietnam is one of the main export destinations for plastic waste from the European Union, but the country’s environmental rules are less strict and the treatment of this waste causes human and environmental damage. Europe produces 26 million tons of plastic waste every year. Around 50% of plastic waste collected for recycling is sent outside […]
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NASA’s PACE satellite will provide information on how the ocean and atmosphere interact and how climate changes affect those interactions. NASA has launched a climate satellite that will study the ocean’s health, air quality and the effects of climate changes for at least three years. Launched on February 8, the satellite known as PACE (Plankton, […]
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