by Ben Block on August 6, 2009
Lowered trade barriers across Central America have
encouraged imports of U.S.
meat, dairy, and processed foods throughout the region since 1985.
Water scarcity is increasing in many regions as factors including population growth, climate change, and pollution restrict the amount of water available relative to demand. In 2008, 1.4 billion people lived in "closed basins"-regions where existing water cannot meet the agricultural, municipal, and environmental needs for all. This number is expected to grow to 1.8 billion by 2025, according to the latest Vital Signs Update.
by Anna da Costa on August 5, 2009
India set a new international standard last month for
engaging youth on environmental policy by inviting the Indian Youth Climate
Network to comment on climate change regulations.
by Ben Block on July 31, 2009
McKinsey & Company estimates that a fivefold increase in energy-efficiency investments would reduce U.S. non-transportation energy use roughly 23 percent by 2020.
by Miriam Pemberton on July 30, 2009
The Obama administration's FY2010 budget allocated $10.6
billion to climate-related programs and approved an additional $68 billion
through economic stimulus legislation. But a one-time infusion of stimulus
funding is not a sustainable vehicle for creating a stable climate.
by Ben Block on July 28, 2009 PowerPoint PresentationThe Bank plans to measure the carbon footprints of all
future projects, which analysts hope will bring greater transparency to the
financial institution's development portfolio.
by Jane Zhou on July 27, 2009
Donor contributions for dioxin-related health assistance and
environmental remediation have surged since 2007. Nevertheless, environmental
and public health advocates say international aid will have to increase even
more to address this Vietnam War legacy.
by Ben Block on July 22, 2009
The United Nations maritime agency has failed to agree on emission reduction targets for the shipping industry, leading some environmentalists to lose faith in the agency's ability to reach a climate deal.
The world's largest retailer will require its global
suppliers to evaluate and disclose the full environmental costs of their
products. The information may be used to develop the first global
sustainability labeling scheme.
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