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May182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Career In Sustainability: Youth Must Have These Skill

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Learning & Developments

Youth Want to Act on Climate But Feel Ill-Prepared A global report released today by the Capgemini Research Institute in collaboration with UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited paints a sobering picture of how young people perceive their role in climate action. Titled Youth Perspectives on Climate: Preparing for a Sustainable Future, the report highlights that while young people are increasingly motivated to tackle climate change, a lack of green skills remains a major obstacle. According to the research, 61% of 16–24-year-olds believe acquiring green skills would lead to new career opportunities. Yet, less than half (44%) of them feel they actually possess the skills needed for today’s green economy. This gap is stalling their ability to transition into meaningful, climate-focused jobs. Cli...

May162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

South Africa E-Waste Revolution Begins in North West Province

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment

In a decisive move to confront South Africa’s mounting electronic waste crisis, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has launched a groundbreaking community-based initiative in the North West Province. Announced during a Service Delivery Imbizo in Rustenburg, the initiative is a bold step toward building an environmentally responsible culture of electronic recycling. Understanding E-Waste: A Modern Toxic Threat Electronic waste, or e-waste, refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices. These include common items such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, printers, batteries, cables, microwaves, fridges, and even broken light bulbs. E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world due to rapid technological advancement and co...

Apr92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

German Court Bans Adidas from Claiming Climate Neutral by 2050 in Landmark Greenwashing Ruling

Breaking News, Climate Actions

In a major setback for corporate climate pledges a German court has ordered Adidas to stop advertising its ambition to become “climate neutral by 2050” ruling that the sportswear giant misled consumers with vague and unsupported claims. On March 25, 2025, the Nuremberg-Fürth Regional Court declared Adidas guilty of greenwashing term used for deceptive marketing that overstates environmental efforts. The court found that the company's claim lacked sufficient explanation and failed to disclose whether it would rely on carbon offsets to meet its goal. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed in November 2024 by Environmental Action Germany (Deutsche Umwelthilfe or DUH), which challenged Adidas’ promotional statements as misleading. DUH welcomed the verdict, calling it a critical step towar...

Mar212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Andhra Pradesh Governor Urges Citizens to Observe Earth Hour on March 22

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Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer has called upon citizens to participate in Earth Hour by switching off non-essential lights for one hour on March 22, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. The initiative, spearheaded by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), is a global movement promoting conservation and sustainability since its inception in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. Governor Nazeer emphasized that this symbolic action serves as a reminder of the urgent need for environmental consciousness and sustainable practices. "By turning off lights for just one hour, individuals across the world demonstrate their commitment to protecting nature and combating climate change," he stated. Earth Hour has evolved into one of the largest global grassroots movements, engaging millions of participan...