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Unprecedented fires fueled by climate change threaten iconic World Heritage forests
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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June 24, 2025
In an update to the joint UNESCO-WRI-IUCN report “World Heritage forests: carbon sinks under pressure”, new data reveals that fires have accounted for approximately 75% of tree cover loss in World Heritage sites. Steadily increasing tree cover...
Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green Amends Intent-to-Veto List
Governor of State of Hawaii
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June 25, 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN AMENDS INTENT-TO-VETO LIST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today added SB 935, Relating to Government, to the...
Climate change, firms and aggregate productivity
ECB - European Central Bank
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June 24, 2025
by Andrea Caggese, Andrea Chiavari, Sampreet Goraya and Carolina Villegas‑Sanchez[1] The effects of climate change on aggregate productivity Climate change is one of the most pressing policy challenges of our time, occupying a central place in...
Pavegen Steps Up for Climate Change as it Launches New Crowdfund Campaign with Three Iconic London Activations
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
LONDON, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pavegen, the award-winning global cleantech pioneers, has today unveiled three new interactive installations at iconic London spaces as it announces its latest crowdfunding campaign. The “Step Up for...
China's Grain Production: Adaptation Levels and Mechanisms to Climate Change
EIN Presswire
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June 23, 2025
GA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Using national rural data, this study finds that adaptive behaviors in China's grain production mitigate 52.5%–63.5% of high-temperature impacts. But they can't effectively reduce excessive...
Office of the Governor – Flag Order – Governor Green Lowers Flags in Honor of John Henry Felix
Governor of State of Hawaii
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June 23, 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS IN HONOR OF JOHN HENRY FELIX FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., has ordered the United States and...
One-third of Americans Worry About Climate Change Weekly
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 18, 2025
Washington, D.C., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New data from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) reveal more than half of adults (55%) believe climate change is impacting Americans’ mental health. More than 40% of adults report...
'This Heat Can Kill’: Rony Jabour Urges Protection for Construction Crews Nationwide
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
Rony Jabour warns construction workers face deadly risk amid U.S. heatwave; urges hydration, breaks, sunscreen, and employer responsibility. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With record-breaking temperatures...
Governor Mills Promotes Friendship, Tourism, and Economic Partnerships in New Brunswick
State of Maine Office of Governor
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June 25, 2025
In visits to Fredericton and Saint John, Governor Mills meets with Premier Susan Holt and senior business and provincial officials to discuss stronger cross-border economic and civic partnerships Fredericton, New Brunswick, CANADA-- Governor Janet...
OSCE workshop fosters regional dialogue on climate change, human mobility, and security in South-Eastern Europe
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 17, 2025
On 3 June, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) hosted a regional workshop in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, bringing together over 50 experts, officials, civil society representatives, and...
SORIANO to Deliver Keynote Address at Climate Change Forum Zurich 2025 on the Future of E-Mobility in the EU and the USA
EIN Presswire
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June 15, 2025
SORIANO, the pioneering innovator in electric mobility, is proud to announce its participation as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Climate Change Forum NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SORIANO, the pioneering...
Whitehouse Statement on Democrats’ Parliamentary Challenges to Republicans’ “Big, Beautiful-for-Billionaires Bill”
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
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June 24, 2025
Washington, D.C.— Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), issued the following statement after EPW Democrats challenged parts of Republicans’ reconciliation bill with the Senate...
The Republic of Slovenia: EUR 1.0bn 3.125 percent 10-year Sustainability-Linked notes
Government of Slovenia
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June 24, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 24 - This new bond was issued based on the Sustainability-linked Bond Framework of the Republic of Slovenia, which outlines potential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sustainable Performance Targets (SPTs), reporting, verification...
California Water Service to Own, Operate New Silverwood Development’s Wastewater and Recycled Water Systems
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an expansion of its wastewater and recycled water operations, California Water Service (Cal Water) has signed an agreement with an affiliate of DMB Development to own and operate the...
Minister Dion George launches Climate Change Coastal Adaptation Response Plan to mark the commemoration of World Environment Day
South African Government
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June 6, 2025
In commemorating this year’s World Environment Day – marked annually on 5 June since 1973, and a vital platform for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment – the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion...
Minister Dion George: World Environment Day and celebration of the inaugural Climate Change Coastal Adaptation Response Plan
South African Government
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June 5, 2025
H.E Mr Andreas Peschke, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Meseret Zemedkun, Head of United Nations Environmental Programme, Southern Africa region Distinguished guests Ladies and gentleman Good morning. Today we celebrate our...
Expanded borrowing powers will help municipalities deliver infrastructure quicker
British Columbia Government News
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June 24, 2025
CANADA, June 24 - Municipalities throughout B.C. will now have quicker access to financing to deliver capital projects, such as infrastructure or amenities, thanks to changes in provincial borrowing regulations. The updated regulations respond to...
Minister Dion George launches Inaugural Climate Change Adaptation Response Plan for the coastal, 5 Jun
South African Government
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June 4, 2025
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will officially launch South Africa’s inaugural Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Response Plan (CARP) on World Environment Day (WED) 2025 on Thursday, 05 June 2025. This...
Historic Green Fee Launched to Combat Climate Change in Hawaiʻi
Governor of State of Hawaii
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June 3, 2025
Posted on Jun 2, 2025 in Main Governor Green poses with local elected officials and advocates at the bill signing ceremony for SB 1396. In a groundbreaking move for climate action, Governor Josh Green, M.D., has signed Senate Bill 1396 into law as...
OSCE Presence presents feasibility study for Research Centre on Local Development at Gjirokastra University
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 24, 2025
On 24 June, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in partnership with the University of Gjirokastra, presented the findings of a feasibility assessment for a Research Centre for Local Development. The event convened academic staff, government...