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The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has launched a water conservation initiative, dubbed 'Water-Mining for Community', which aims to create shared value through sustainable water management. This collaborative effort, led by Dr Chana Poomee, chairman of TCMA, focuses on reusing disused mines as reservoirs and community ponds to
Climate change
Climate change, a growing population, and environmental pressures could lead to a shortfall of nearly five billion litres a day in public water supplies, the equivalent to a third of the country's current daily use. The Environment Agency has warned that without efforts to curb the water deficit,
Climate change
Climate change is contributing to an increase in hot, dry, and windy weather, which fuels wildfires in San Diego County and the western U.S. What used to be several months of fire season has stretched into a yearlong phenomenon, straining fire departments and others tasked with controlling or containing
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with survivors of the devastating floods that have killed at least 78 people in the Eastern Cape, highlighting the catastrophic impact of climate change. The floods have left thousands of people without homes, roads, schools, and health facilities, with many trapped in their homes or
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The construction industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, accounting for roughly 40% of global emissions. To address this challenge, Ghana, in partnership with international organizations, is promoting sustainable building practices through capacity-building initiatives. The IFC's EDGE Green Building Certification Programme is training built environment professionals
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A new study published by the University of Food Technologies explores the intersection of sustainable development, corporate strategies, and financing mechanisms to foster a green economy within the food industry. The research emphasizes the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in driving environmental and economic sustainability. The study highlights best
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Research published in Environment International has highlighted the significance of wildfire smoke exposure on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality in the elderly population. Investigators from Emory University analyzed data from Medicare and the National Death Index to investigate the relationship between long-term exposure to smoke PM2.5 and COPD
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A new study published by researchers from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, sheds light on the significant contributions of higher education institutions (HEIs) in promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. The research, which estimates the carbon footprint of Debre Markos University in Ethiopia, highlights the importance
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Climate change issues require large-scale problem-solving initiatives that foster collaboration and personal development of environmental volunteers. A recent study examined the factors contributing to the sustainability intention of environmental volunteers and found that volunteers' well-being is the main factor contributing to this intention. The study's findings also
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Investigations into environmental and sustainability indicators have led researchers to identify the impact of land-use change on regional carbon sequestration as a pressing concern in the context of global climate change and urbanization. A team of researchers from the University Sains Malaysia utilized the Patch-Generating Land-Use Simulation (PLUS) model and
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Research on remote sensing has shed light on the coupling coordination relationship between ecosystem services supply-demand and human well-being in arid inland regions. The study, conducted by researchers at Qufu Normal University, found that the relationship between ecosystem services and human well-being in the Hexi Regions of Northwest China is
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Research conducted by scientists at the University of Peshawar has revealed alarming rates of groundwater contamination in flood-affected areas of Pakistan. The study, published in Solid Earth Sciences, utilized the DRASTIC and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) models to assess the vulnerability of groundwater to pollution in Nowshera, a district in
