Environment

Even the largest fossil fuel companies, as well as the corporate world, are now pushing for change because decarbonization is good for business and the...

The UN’s main human rights body has overwhelmingly voted to recognise the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a human right, and...

Racism and injustice express themselves in many ways, and one of those ways is certainly environmental. Part of the solution to this problem lies in the...

Some governments resist the transition to a clean economy either because the costs of switching to renewable sources of energy are prohibitively high –...

We can see the effects of climate change impacting on many rights such as the right to an adequate standard of living and the right to health, rights of...

It is well evidenced that taking action to prevent serious impacts from climate change makes a lot of sense economically. The problem is of course that...

There has always been a tension between the pursuit of economic objectives and that of environmental objectives.The scientists have clearly identified action...

While climate change will have the greatest impact on those living in poverty, it also threatens democracy and human rights. Moreover, it could push 120...

"I doubt that governments are taking the human rights impacts of climate change as seriously as they should. In terms of investment, I think much financial...

The negative effects of sanctions on living and important rights such as the right to life and healthy living of citizens, results in the raising of...

environmental issues should be addressed together with economic and social issues in an integrated and balanced manner by promoting and addressing interlink...

Iran and European Union have started rounds of consultative meetings on air pollution, industrial emissions, sand and dust storms, water and marine related...

Over the recent years, compared to the past, people show more concern for animal abuse and any form of neglect of animal rights. In spite of religious and...

Peace is a calm condition, without concern and cause worry, conflict and confrontation. Peace is deemed a universal ideal. Peace is one of the oldest ideals...

The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated on September 16 every year. This event commemorates the date...

Sand and dust storms (SDS) usually occur when strong winds lift large amounts of sand and dust from bare, dry soil into the atmosphere.

International Mother Earth Day is celebrated to remind each of us that the Earth and its ecosystems provide us with life and sustenance.

On the day that you read this article, 200 species of life on Earth (plants, birds, animals, fish, amphibians, insects, reptiles) will cease to exist....