14
May
Insects are our food of the future, U.N. says
If Western culture can overcome the ‘disgust factor,’ insect cuisine could help fight global hunger and global warming, according to a new United Nations report.
14
May
Insects are our food of the future, U.N. says
If Western culture can overcome the ‘disgust factor,’ insect cuisine could help fight global hunger and global warming, according to a new United Nations report.
25
Feb
In a confusing Press Release, the United Nations urges countries to protect AND develop the Arctic as glaciers and ice melt. On the one hand, the PR urges stronger legal and environmental regulations. On the other, it urges northern countries to cooperate as they exploit the Arctic’s vast resources of oil, gas, minerals, and fish: “the Arctic Council …is formed by Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the US has a crucial role to play in ensuring any resource exploitation is done responsibly.”
Confused? Yeah, me too…
(Source: united-nations)
29
Jun
UN declares a day of universal joy
The International Day of Happiness can be observed in a range of ways, ‘including through education and public awareness activities.’
03
May
Ian Somerhalder named U.N. Goodwill Ambassador
Actor joins fellow ambassadors Gisele Bundchen and Don Cheadle in promoting World Environment Day on June 5th.
02
Feb
Teens up for UN award for their Girl Scout cookie campaign
The 2 teens’ efforts led to the Girl Scouts of the USA announcing a switch toward sustainable palm oil by 2015 as an ingredient in its cookies.
08
Dec
U.S. denies delaying global climate deal
The U.S. denied it wanted to delay a deal until 2020, saying it supported an EU proposal that charts a path to a more ambitious pact to fight climate change.
18
Nov
U.N.: Wilder weather on the way
The threat of heat waves and heavy precipitation are becoming especially severe, warns the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
01
Nov
A crowded world’s population hits 7 billion
The half a million babies born around the world on Monday pushed the global population to the milestone of 7 billion.
31
Oct
How to make overpopulation OK
The U.N. says humanity hit 7 billion today, a milestone that’s generating a lot of buzz about overpopulation. But according to a new U.N. report, we should focus more on the quality of human life than the quantity of it.
27
Oct
Catholic condom ban not causing population boom, says U.N.
U.N. reports cites the number of Catholics who use contraception, and that ‘population growth in Catholic countries is limited compared to other parts of world.’
via climateadaptation