The Latest Breaking News from Environment

Investors rally behind climate, diversity proposals as proxy season ebbs

Activist shareholders achieved a higher rate of success on public policy resolutions during this year’s proxy season, driven by changes from the Securities and Exchange Commission and investor pressure on companies to tackle environmental, social and governance issues.

Tribune News Service · Jul 21, 2022

State of the Environment report highlights growing NT saltwater crocodile population, concerns for Kakadu wetlands

As Australian ecosystems continue to deteriorate, saltwater crocodiles in the Northern Territory are growing in population, according to a national outlook.

ABC News · Jul 21, 2022

Labor won't overhaul environment laws until next year. Here are 5 easy wins it could aim for now

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek this week acknowledged the grave state of Australia’s environment and pledged new laws to go before parliament next year.

The Conversation · Jul 21, 2022

Being in a couple can leave women with less savings – here's how to make nest eggs more equal

Growing job insecurity, financial market volatility and rising prices have created an extremely uncertain environment for UK savers. The country’s welfare provisions are among the lowest of all OECD countries and a growing number of pensioners are finding it difficult to gain financial security in later life. Even well-known money-saving…

The Conversation · Jul 21, 2022

France Plans Fashion Revolution with Climate-impact Labels

Is it better for the environment if you buy a brand-new cotton T-shirt or a recycled one? Well, it depends. Recycling has obvious benefits, but the process shortens cotton fibers and so usually has to be mixed with some oil-based material to keep it from falling apart.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 21, 2022

Rangers service hosts children's workshops

Rangers will engage with local kids in nature-inspired games, arts and crafts, and other activities to help them understand the environment around them.

Daily Record · Jul 21, 2022

Minister learns of trust's Net Zero ambitions

Mairi McAllan was invited by Linlithgow MSP, Fiona Hyslop, to meet with the Linlithgow Community Development Trust to learn more about their environmental work in the community.

Daily Record · Jul 21, 2022

Kids want to put Montana on trial for unhealthy climate policies

For her birthday every October, Grace Gibson-Snyder and her family explore the Lamar Valley just inside the northern border of Yellowstone National Park.

Tribune News Service · Jul 21, 2022

State of the Environment report shows our growing cities are under pressure – but we’re seeing positive signs too

Urban areas are often thought of as concrete jungles, but they encompass much more than that. Nature, people and built structures are interconnected. Together they comprise the urban environment of the cities and towns in which we live.

The Conversation · Jul 21, 2022

Punjab Minister blames previous govts. for environmental pollution in State

Renewable Energy Minister Aman Arora directed the officials to give special focus to transitioning to renewables and green energy to deal with rising energy costs and combat climate change

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022