International Earth Day - Restore our Earth
International Earth Day April 22 Restore our Earth Our earthly home is at risk. Pandemics, extreme heat, forest fires, floods and hurricanes are a few of the signs that Mother Earth is clearly asking us to act. To move towards more sustainable economies that are healthy for people, species and the environment.
The Association of Caribbean States (ACS), therefore, joins the efforts of the United Nations to promote action aimed at fighting climate change, in order to stop and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on all continents, all seas and all oceans.
Through cooperation and resource mobilisation, the ACS reiterates its commitment to preserving the environmental integrity of the Caribbean Sea, the common heritage of the peoples of the region; and promoting the sustainable development of the Greater Caribbean, by strengthening of trade, transportation, sustainable tourism and disaster risk reduction.
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Presently, the food and beverage sector is leading in terms of
adoption and implementation of bioplastics. In 2016, for instance, Mars introduced a
bioplastic wrapper made from potato starch by-products for
Snickers® candy bars. Bioplastic food packaging, like
the Snickers® wrapper, remains and will continue to remain in
high demand. Like other food packaging, bioplastic food packaging
must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA
currently does not have a definition of or specific regulations for
bioplastic food packaging. Accordingly, bioplastic food packaging
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LONDON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ A landmark report on
The report also heralds the launch of the Sustainability First campaign, an effort by CSPO to raise awareness of the vital role sustainably sourced palm oil plays in supporting deforestation efforts globally - and ensuring those arguments reach consumer audiences worldwide.
The Center for Sustainable Palm Oil Studies (CSPO) (PRNewsfoto/The Center for Sustainable Palm Oil Studies (CSPO))
The report was co-authored by three eminent international experts:
Professor Ibrahim Özdemir: world-renowned ecologist and academic - former Consultant to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP);
Glenn Schatz: Former Official at United States Department of Energy
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It’s the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, and we can finally dare to celebrate. Yes, we have a climate change crisis on our hands. Yet the White House just announced the U.S. will cut greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030. Solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources will power us forward.
UN calls for commitment to restoring planet, in message on Earth Day
UN calls for commitment to restoring planet, in message on Earth Day
United Nations, Apr 22 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday (April 21) called for commitment to restoring the planet and to making peace with nature, in his message to mark Earth Day on Thursday. As posted on UN´s official website, climate change and speedy environmental changes caused by man are increasingly affecting the planet, bringing about consequences ranging from extreme weather events to a pandemic.
Biodiversity changes really affect the functioning of ecosystems that sustain all life, the website added.