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Today’s ESG Updates AI Expansion Raises Resource Concerns: A UN report said growing demand for artificial intelligence could double data centre electricity and water use by 2030. Equality Report Links Climate and Prosperity: Researchers said countries could reduce inequality, improve living standards, and keep global warming below 2°C through economic and social reforms. CATL Sees
Today’s ESG Updates UN Supports Historic Climate Action Resolution: The General Assembly backed an ICJ opinion calling for stronger global action on climate change. Italy’s Green Transition Lags Behind Europe: Slow renewable energy growth is leaving Italy exposed to high fossil fuel-driven power costs. UK Speeds Up Clean Energy Approvals: New planning reforms aim to
The new movie “Oppenheimer”, a worldwide smash box office success, brings back to our consciousness not only the development of the atomic bomb and all the moral dilemma associated with it but also the toxic political environment resulting from Joseph McCarthy’s notoriously unsupported public accusations of communist affiliations when he chaired the Senate Government Operations
Hunger and malnutrition have reached critical levels in the Arab region as access to basic foods has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, according to a United Nations report released yesterday. Produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD),
The Galápagos Islands, formed by a volcanic eruption some 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, is a protected natural laboratory for specimens that have come to it from various ways, whether by water, flight, or vegetation, and brought apparently by both wind and water. Ever since Darwin spent time there, drawing major conclusions from
A brief look at the current political events in Myanmar. What happened in Myanmar? Myanmar’s military, the Tatmadaw, has taken control of the country for one year, announced a state of emergency, and arrested elected government officials from the National League for Democracy (NLD), including leader of the party Aung San Suu Kyi and President
Fires blazing across the Western United States have claimed dozens of lives, destroyed countless properties, displaced hundreds of thousands of residents, and worsened air quality at a time when the coronavirus pandemic threatens respiratory health. The ominous skies are a preview of what’s to come in a world of continued inaction on climate change. What
Editor’s note: Today, actor Keira Knightley has unveiled a short animation film entitled “Climate Crisis and Why We Should Panic Now”. Translated into 14 different languages, it’s the second of a two-part explainer video series for Extinction Rebellion, focusing on the climate and ecological crisis. In this article, we will have a look at evidence of
Once they’re able to understand expected shifts in production, livelihoods or environmental outcomes, farmers can adapt resource management strategies and be better prepared to manage risks. Built around the largest agricultural meta-analysis to date, ERA is designed to support science-based decision-making and the identification of locally adapted but scalable options. What do small-scale farmers, private-sector investors,
We all need sleep. A good night’s sleep does wonders to our well-being. Lack of sleep affects not just our health but also our mood, our physical performance, and even the way we think. The quality of sleep is just as important as the quantity of sleep we get. There are various factors affecting sleep. One of
Texas-based artist Dan Lam has made a name for herself innovating sculpture using polyurethane foam. Her alien works are known for their remarkable vibrant colors as well as their illusionistic appearance. Impakter spoke with the artist herself regarding her work. Tell us a bit about yourself. How did you become an artist? Dan Lam: I’ve always been making
Alex Strohl is a Madrid born, French photographer whose work is characterized by his extraordinary existence. Instead of creating contrived scenes, Strohl creates authentic moments, continually blurring the lines between work and life. Strohl’s photography has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Vanity Fair, and Gentleman’s Journal; his client lists includes dozens of