“Ethical Markets applauds FAO and UNCCC for collaborating. We hope they both finally discover the benefits of bringing halophyte, saline agriculture into their plans, see our TV program” Investing in Desert-greening“ with NASA Chief Scientist at www.ethicalmarkets.tv on how to save fresh water and expand human food and fuel supplies by using these four under-utilized resources: 10,000 varieties of these salt-loving plants; unused desert and scrub lands, free photons from our sun and some of our planet’s 93% saltwater! Hazel Henderson, Editor”
New partnership between FAO and UNFCCC climate body
The agreement will formalise collaboration to strengthen countries’ ability to craft agriculture strategies and meet pledges to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Seven things that need to happen to keep global temperature rise below 2C
A new report released by the International Energy Agency and the International Renewable Energy Agency is the latest attempt to define exactly what meeting the Paris Agreement “well below 2c” goal means in policy and investment terms.
Record-breaking weather in 2016 pushes world into ‘truly uncharted territory’
Extreme climate conditions, like severe droughts, typhoons, and flooding last year added to human suffering. The World Meteorological Organisation warns extreme weather patterns are continuing in 2017.
Climate action and sustainable development as one agenda: Simple truth, complex task
Climate change and sustainable development are inextricably interlinked, but implementing projects to achieve both at once can be tricky. UNFCCC head Patricia Espinosa explains how this can be done.
China pollution haze linked to climate change
Research shows that polar warming could explain the episode of severe winter air pollution Beijing experienced in 2013, and says China has more to come.
Palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world, but it has also caused deforestation and community conflict where it is cultivated. A better way is possible – Eco-Business explores the rise of sustainable palm oil.