As other countries make "net zero" pledges — these three nations are leading the way. By Laurie Goering GLASGOW, Nov 3 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — The heavily forested Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan — which measures its success in "Gross National Happiness" — hasn't made a net zero pledge, like a growing number of nations. That's... Continue Reading →
A fraction of billionaires’ wealth could help end extreme poverty instead of buying private islands. Not many people can single-handedly transform the world — but billionaires can. Billionaires collectively have trillions of dollars parked in private foundations and donor-advised funds, tax havens, assets, and investment funds. It’s hard to visualize that kind of money, but the analogy of... Continue Reading →
6 Things Billionaires Keep Spending Money on Instead of Helping Solve the World’s Biggest Problems
The global climate crisis is more urgent than ever. Here's how you can take action. This past June was the hottest June in the recorded history of the United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Rising temperatures have been felt all around the world with countries in Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia, also experiencing... Continue Reading →
7 Important Ways You Can Help Relieve Extreme Heat Caused by Climate Change
Africa is already feeling the disproportionate impact of climate change. Why Global Citizens Should Care Global Citizen campaigns to help achieve the UN’s Global Goals, including Goal 13 for climate action. The goal is a call for nations and leaders globally to act now to combat climate change, which has already started impacting weather patterns... Continue Reading →
5 Youth Activists Who Are Demanding Urgent Climate Action in Africa
Iceland Is Sucking Carbon Dioxide From the Air and Turning It Into Rock OSLO, Feb 4 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — On a barren hillside in southwest Iceland, workers are installing huge fans to suck carbon dioxide from the air and turn it to stone deep below ground, in a radical — but expensive — way... Continue Reading →
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