Environment
23 pieces
Defeating Trumpism #1 Goal in Endorsing Bloomberg, Romney
New York, N.Y. The impeached Donald J. Trump is the most dangerous man in American history, dragging our Republic towards a Fascist State. The Obama Administration, like…
Fashion Week: Adalinda Sustainable Fashion - Fashion and Justice in NYC
New York, N.Y. Fashion Week in New York City - NYFW - is around the corner. This year will continue a theme in the fashion industry of Sustainable Fashion. Joining the mo…
First “Luce 24 Under 24” Awards Winners Announced for Soirée
New York, N.Y. The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation is pleased to announce the first winners of the 2019 “Luce 24 Under 24” Awards . The awards will be presented on the e…
Reflections on Leadership from Marietta's McDonough Conference
Marietta College, Ohio. The J. Luce Foundation ( link ) is opening the Luce Leadership Centre at Caribbean Maritime University ( link ) in June, open to its 6,000 student…
Young Global Leadership Needed to Combat Threat of Climate Change
By Adam Shlomi, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient Washington, D.C. As the world begins to face the realities of climate change, which is a global threat to our way of…
Dalai Lama: Most-Photographed Man Prepares to Retire
Bodh Gaya, India. The 14th Dalai Lama , known to his followers for having a charismatic personality and universal values, is actually named Tenzin Gyatso. Dalai Lamas are…
'Renewable Energy Limitless,' says U.N.'s Ban at Global Debate
New York, N.Y. Everyone involved in energy—governments, the private sector, investors and financial institutions, cities, and people everywhere–has understood that we can…
Adopting Climate-Smart Practices to Help Poverty Reduction
New York,N.Y. The rapid transformation of farming and food systems to cope with a warmer world, such as adopting climate-smart practices, particularly to curb greenhouse…
Captivating Animal Sculptures Illustrate Tragedy of Ocean Pollution
Washington, D.C. A giant parrot fish greets visitors at the main entrance to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. A bit farther on are a tufted puffin seabird, a freedom…
Cecil’s Shadow Haunts Africa’s Captive Lions
Johannesburg, South African. The slaying of Cecil, a protected Zimbabwean lion, sparked outrage and debate around the world. But on the annual celebration of World Lion D…
COP21: UNICEF's Digital Map Helps Youth Tell Climate Change Stories
New York, N.Y. A digital mapping project called ‘Act now for tomorrow,’ which was recently launched by the United Nations Children’s Fund ( UNICEF ), is helping young peo…
Heads of State and Gov't to Attend Marrakech Climate Conference
New York, N.Y. Ten days after the entry into force of the landmark Paris Agreement , dozens of heads of State and Government are expected on Tuesday at the United Nations…
Protecting Earth from ‘Invisible Killer’ is Focus of U.N. Campaign
New York, N.Y. The United Nations World Health Organization ( WHO ) in partnership with the Coalition for Climate and Clean Air (CCAC) and the Government of Norway has la…
Rural Women's Empowerment Critical to Sustainable Development
New York, N.Y. Marking the International Day of Rural Women, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed that rural women are critical to the success of almost…
U.N. Latest ‘Greening the Blue’ Report Shows Great Progress
New York, N.Y. 7 November 2016 – In the latest edition of the United Nations report on the organization’s greenhouse gas emissions, the world body announced that it emitt…
Actor DiCaprio Joins Push to Divest From Fossil Fuels
Barcelona, Spain. Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio on Tuesday joined more than 400 institutions and 2,000 individuals who have promised to divest from fossil fuels, as n…
In Vietnam: U.N., IKEA Join Forces for Sustainable Forest Management
New York, N.Y. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO ) has teamed up with big-box retailer IKEA to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting the sus…
Obama: Protect Planet for Future Generations
Washington, D.C. U.S. President Barack Obama is urging Americans to do all they can to preserve the country's "natural treasures." In his weekly address Saturday, Obama s…
Your Health and Our Environment: How Can We Protect Both?
Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, the White House will convene a Summit to bring together health and medical professionals, academics, and other stakeholders to empower people…
At Hunter College NYC: Speaking Up For Elephants
New York, N.Y. The world is facing a crisis with one of its most precious, charismatic and beloved resources. Elephants are being slaughtered and driven to extinction. Th…
Thich Nhat Hanh’s New, Passionate Love Letter to the Earth
Paris, France. At this very moment, the Earth is above you, below you, all around you, and even inside you. The Earth is everywhere. You may be used to thinking of the Ea…
"One Day on Earth" Film Premieres at U.N.
The film premiered this week at the United Nations and around the world. Photo: U.N. United Nations, N.Y. This week I was extremely pleased to view a special, global scre…
The Stewardship Report Announces Editorial Calendar
New York, N.Y. A bright new face has been added to the crowded Web, drawing a large readership and uploading more than 900 stories in its first twelve weeks. Still in sof…