The study by the United Nations University, produced by more than 200 experts from 25 countries, suggests climate change is making creeping deserts “the greatest environmental challenge of our times”.
One-third the Earth’s population – about two billion people – are potential victims. Overexploitation of land and unsustainable irrigation practices are making matters worse, it says, while climate change is also a major factor degrading the soil.
Policy update also restricts advertising for fossil fuels products and services in council owned ad sites.
SLICK is a funny yet cutting satire of how the ad industry contributes to the climate crisis.
DeSmog analysis finds less than one third of planned projects could have full Canadian control over data.
As hundreds of CO2 storage wells move toward development, the EPA is handing more regulatory authority to states — despite concerns about safety and long-term liability.
