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At various times in the geologic past, the Earth had dense forests in low-lying wetland areas. Due to natural processes such as flooding, these forests were buried underneath soil. As more and more soil deposited over them, they were compressed.

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Wangari Maathai was well-known as a political, social, and environmental activist. In 1977 she started a grass-roots movement aimed at countering the deforestation that was threatening the means of subsistence of the agricultural population.

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MEPC 82: Advancing Global Shipping Emissions Reductions
MEPC 82: Advancing Global Shipping Emissions Reductions

At MEPC 82, progress is expected on the draft legal text mandating measures of a global fuel standard and pricing mechanism for GHG emissions

WSU Scientists Develop Jet Fuel from Agricultural Waste
WSU Scientists Develop Jet Fuel from Agricultural Waste

The outcome is a lignin-derived fuel that can be directly used in aviation, hence a promising candidate for sustainable jet fuel production

Leveraging Climate Financing to Address Human Mobility
Leveraging Climate Financing to Address Human Mobility

In recognizing the existing financing gap for addressing climate-induced human mobility, the assessment cites need for additional data

AAAP Wins 2024 Best NDC Adaptation Investment Initiative Award
AAAP Wins 2024 Best NDC Adaptation Investment Initiative Award

Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) was recognized as the “Best Investable NDC Adaptation Investment Initiative of the Year”

Clean Cooking Possible with Bridging of the Energy Gap Globally
Clean Cooking Possible with Bridging of the Energy Gap Globally

The UN stresses that clean cooking energy solutions must address these inequalities by empowering women, ensuring that they have access

Loxea Flagships Electric Mobility with BYD Motors
Loxea Flagships Electric Mobility with BYD Motors

Loxea, a CFAO Mobility Group subsidiary, is at forefront of the mobility industry change, aligned with a focus on lowering carbon footprint

Pre-COP29 Meeting Highlights Africa’s Urgent Collective Funding Needs
Pre-COP29 Meeting Highlights Africa’s Urgent Collective Funding Needs

The Pre-COP29 Strategy Meeting aims to unify diverse perspectives across the continent, solidifying Africa’s collective voice towards COP29

Ban Ki-moon Urges Full Adoption of Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Ban Ki-moon Urges Full Adoption of Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Ban Ki-moon has long advocated for a just transition for communities and workers affected by the shift away from fossil fuels

2024 Earthshot Prize Finalists: Innovators of Global Environmental Solutions
2024 Earthshot Prize Finalists: Innovators of Global Environmental Solutions

The 2024 Earthshot Prize winners will be announced at Earthshot Week, that will bring together global leaders, investors, and NGOs

10 Essential Tests for Nationally Determined Contributions
10 Essential Tests for Nationally Determined Contributions

As the third round of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) comes, world’s richest nations are urged rise to the challenge and deliver

Rhino Populations Increase, But Poachers Remain a Threat
Rhino Populations Increase, But Poachers Remain a Threat

Due to the belief that rhino horns have medicinal uses, poaching remains the top threat despite other environmental threats like habitat loss

11-Year-Old Kenyan Eco-Warrior Takes Center Stage at Global Climate Forum
11-Year-Old Kenyan Eco-Warrior Takes Center Stage at Global Climate Forum

Karen Wanjiru Kimani, the youngest participant at COP27, inspires action at Northern Forum on Sustainable Development Eleven-year-old Kenyan climate activist Karen Wanjiru Kimani, a prominent voice for environmental action and the youngest participant at both COP27 and COP28, is…

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