Protected areas cover a sixth of Earth s land and freshwater
CHRISTINA LARSON, AP Science Writer
May 19, 2021
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Protected areas cover a sixth of Earth s land and freshwater
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About Rio Tinto Group
The Rio Tinto Group is a multinational metals and mining company based in London and Australia. The company manages 60 operations across 35 countries and generates most of its revenue from the production of iron ore (60%), aluminum (23%), copper (5%), and industrial metals such as borates, titanium dioxide, and salt (5%). Smaller sources of revenue for the company include mining gold and diamonds.
Financially Material Factors Emphasized
S – human rights, rights of Indigenous people, community relations, labor relations, workforce health and safety
G – business ethics and transparency
Environmental
According to Boston Consulting Group, mining companies that have been early movers in addressing climate change have valuations that are, on average, 20% greater than those of their peers in the bottom quintile. Companies like Rio Tinto can benefit financially by focusing on decarbonizing their operations, identifying assets that are most at risk from physi
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Global targets to improve the welfare of people across the planet will have mixed impacts on the world s forests, according to new research.
The United Nations 17 key areas for global development - known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - range from tackling poverty, hunger and sanitation to promoting clean energy, economic growth and reducing inequality.
Many of these goals, such as improved peace and justice, good health and wellbeing, and quality education, will have a positive impact on the Earth s natural forests.
But others, including creating new roads, industry and infrastructure, are likely to have detrimental consequences.
The research, led by the University of Leeds, reviewed a wide range of existing academic papers into the UN s global goals.