It’s with deep sadness that Ethical Markets shares in announcing the passing of Daisaku Ikeda, Founder of Ikeda Center. Buddhist thinker and president of the lay Buddhist movement Soka Gakkai International (SGI). In 2004, Daisaku Ikeda and Hazel Henderson co-authored, “Planetary Citizenship: Your Values, Beliefs and Actions Can Shape a Sustainable World”. They explore the …
The Great Carbon Divide
By Jonathan Watts, The Guardian We are not equally to blame for rising temperatures, and recognising that is an important step in identifying possible solutions The climate chasm between the world’s carbon-guzzling rich and the heat-vulnerable poor forms a symbolic shape when plotted on a graph. Climate-heating greenhouse gas emissions …
World Stands on Frontline of Disaster at Cop28, says UN Climate Chief
By Fiona Harvey, The Guardian Exclusive: Simon Stiell says leaders must ‘stop dawdling’ and act before crucial summit in Dubai World leaders must “stop dawdling and start doing” on carbon emission cuts, as rapidly rising temperatures this year have put everyone on the frontline of disaster, the UN’s top climate …
US Coal Power Plants Killed at Least 460,000 People in Past 20 Years – Report
By Nina Lakhani, Guardian Pollution caused twice as many premature deaths as previously thought, with updated understanding of dangers of PM2.5. Coal-fired power plants killed at least 460,000 Americans during the past two decades, causing twice as many premature deaths as previously thought, new research has found. Cars, factories, fire …
Brazil to Propose Mega Fund to Conserve Forests at COP28 Climate Summit
By Jake Spring and Lisandra Paraguassu, Reuters SAO PAULO, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Brazil plans to propose a “huge” fund to pay for the conservation of tropical forests at the United Nations COP28 climate change summit that begins later this month in Dubai, the country’s top climate negotiator said on …
Emissions Gap Report 2023
UNEP As greenhouse gas emissions hit new highs, temperature records tumble and climate impacts intensify, the Emissions Gap Report 2023: Broken Record – Temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut emissions (again) finds that the world is heading for a temperature rise far above the Paris Agreement goals unless countries …
Louisiana Residents’ Lawsuit Over Racism in Petrochemical Plant Approvals Nixed
By Clark Mindock, Reuters Nov 17 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Black Louisiana residents alleging their local government racially discriminates through land use policy that has concentrated polluting petrochemical plants in minority neighborhoods, finding the lawsuit was filed too late. U.S. District Judge Carl …
Equal Pay Day: Women in the EU still earn 13% less than men
European Commission Communication Women in the European Union continue to earn less than men – the average gender pay gap in the EU stands at 13%. This means that for every €1 a man earns, a woman will make only €0.87. Equal Pay Day marks the date that symbolises how many extra days …
Michigan Poised to Join States Requiring 100 Percent Clean Electricity
By Dan Gearino and Aydali Campa, Inside Climate News A suite of bills headed to the governor’s desk will also give the state, instead of local governments, the authority to approve industrial-scale renewable energy projects. Michigan is likely about to take its place among states with aggressive plans to cut …
US, China Reach ‘Understandings’ on Climate Ahead of COP28 Talks -Kerry
By David Stanway, Reuters SINGAPORE, Nov 10 (Reuters) – The United States and China have reached “understandings and agreements” on climate issues that will help ensure progress is made at the COP28 talks starting late this month in Dubai, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Friday. Kerry met with …