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.
Glasman was a keynote speaker at an event hosted by Together, whose leader has accused Keir Starmer of “destroying Britain”.
Charles Koch’s fortunes were fueled by importing Canadian oil. Now a major Koch-funded law firm seeks to limit Trump’s tariff powers.
Presence of high-polluting companies erodes trust in the UN process, say campaigners.
After MEPs voted to gut Europe’s flagship climate transparency law, concerns are mounting that the Big Four will dominate and dilute corporate sustainability audits.
