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SDG for wastewater treatment is not enough, according to new modelling approach

Envirotec Magazine

“Our simulations show that, for a large part of the year, water quality in several regions would still exceed critical thresholds for human uses and ecosystem health. This is especially the case for developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia”, Jones explains. Difficult puzzle.

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“Back Off”: African Climate Groups Decry Europe’s Dash for Gas at COP27 

DeSmogBlog

German, Italian and other companies have been scouring Africa for alternatives to Russian supplies in the wake of the February invasion of Ukraine, raising fears that new projects will lock Africa into long-term dependence on fossil fuels. We cannot be Europe’s gas station. Otherwise we will crash the climate,” Okanda said.

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Ed’s note: Energy poverty in our own backyard

Smart Energy International

Today, it is focused on Latin America, tomorrow on Europe (my own backyard), Thursday on Asia and Friday on Africa. Energy poverty already has powerful implications today from a public health or productivity point of view, for example, as it may harm one’s ability to live a decent life or perform a job. Have you read?

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Energy trilemma evolving to reflect new ambitions and threats

Smart Energy International

Environmental sustainability has broadened to a holistic concern for planetary health, embracing circular economy principles, the interconnectedness of water, food, and energy systems and the better alignment of decarbonisation efforts with the planet’s ecological limits.

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Na’im Merchant Is Advancing a Blueprint for Equitable Carbon Removal Policy

Elemental Excelerator

Na’im, who previously worked with Last Mile Health and the Clinton Health Access Initiative to address social and health inequities in Liberia and Malawi, recognized climate change would exacerbate these global inequities and turned his attention to work on CDR to fend off — and one day reverse — its harmful effects.

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New leaders at Patagonia, McDonald's, Netflix

GreenBiz

Amid myriad social, health and political crises, business sustainability is alive and well and living the Paris Agreement. From Amsterdam, Gellert oversaw the company in Europe, Africa and the Middle East for nearly six years, working before that at outdoor gear maker Black Diamond. Who's news.

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Navigating Intersectional Eco-Anxiety

Defend Our Future

In Liberia, over 60 youth organizations collaborated to create a collective position on the nation’s climate goals, urging political leaders to act. Despite the despair, youth groups have embraced their awareness of these implications and fostered progress through intergenerational unity.