US, China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency
By HYUNG-JIN KIM SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, agreed to cooperate to curb climate
[WATCH] Discussion: Deforestation increases risk of pandemic outbreaks? 2/3 Rainforests destroyed by humans
Watch INN24’s Natalia Yuri and Jason Spanu discuss the alarming news about the depletion of the “most important terrestrial ecosystem on the planet” that interestingly enough plays a role in preventing disease outbreaks like COVID-19.
[WATCH] Solar powered lighting fixture turns saltwater into freshwater
The inexpensive prototype utilizes solar energy and collects seawater to create a solar desalination skylight which emits natural diffused light. This device produces drinking water and uses leftover salt brine to create energy to be used as a light.
Potspots: Indoor marijuana production is a major source of greenhouse gas emission
A new study found that the energy required to yield a single kilogram of dried cannabis plant produces about 2-5 tonnes equivalent of carbon dioxide
Only one-third of the tropical rainforest remains, experts say deforestation increases risk of disease pandemics
Stopping deforestation and degradation of tropical forests is paramount in slowing climate change, according to report
Dutch designer invents biodegradable masks made of rice paper that can be planted after use
A report by Oceans Asia estimated that 1.56 billion face masks will have entered the oceans in 2020, which will result in an additional 5000
Ford to allow destruction of protected wetland
The Ford government plans to give permission by March 19 to a developer to destroy a protected wetland in Pickering and build a new giant
The world’s first all-hemp plane powered by cannabis oil in the works
A Canadian company is creating an ultra-lightweight plane that runs on hemp fuel
Rutgers to stop fossil fuel investments
Rutgers University will divest from fossil fuel investments and has pledged to invest more in sustainability and exit private fossil fuel investments. This was achieved
The nano sponge that can soak up oil spills in freezing Arctic waters
Scientists have uncovered a sponge that can soak up 99% of oil in the freezing Arctic water. The nano-engineered sponge can clean up oil spills
New Zealand shaken by two earthquakes just days after tsunami warning
The earthquakes sparked tsunami fears, resulting in mass evacuations
Heavy rain forces Maui residents to evacuate
Mayor Michael Victorino of Maui County, Hawaii, has issued an evacuation for some residents due to heavy rainfall and flooding, amid fears of dam failure.
“It’s hypocrisy” – Groups demand end to domestic coal mining, exports as Canada co-hosts global summit to phase out coal power
“Canada must use this global moment to put coal in the past, where it belongs.”
Atlanta creates the largest free food forest in America
Free food forests could potentially solve a massive food insecurity issue in Canada as well, where 1 in 8 households live with food insecurity.
According to Bill Gates nuclear power is ‘safer’ than oil and coal
Nuclear power’s bad press is because it has led to radioactive disasters in the past, the repercussions of which are still felt today
New law ‘Ecocide’ proposal for protection of nature
A group of leading international law experts have proposed a new crime called ‘Ecocide,” which could hold people accountable for crimes against nature. If it’s
Recent drop in emissions from China may speed up ozone layer recovery
What’s good for the planet is good for us all! According to New Scientist, the ozone layer may recover more quickly than initially thought. This is all thanks to the emission reduction in China of a banned ozone depleting gas. Trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11) – a tongue twister, isn’t it?
Kenyan woman morphs plastics waste into material stronger than concrete
UN award winner innovates recycling process that creates bricks with amazing strength
[WATCH] Denmark to build $34 billion clean energy island
The wind energy hub is an artificial island in the North Sea
Africa is Planting Tens of Millions of Trees in the Desert
Africa is planting millions of trees in a project called the Great Green Wall. In 2007, African Union proposed a 4,350 mile cross-continental barrier. By 2020, the Sahelian nations had only completed 4% of the project.
