Written by: YCC Team
Fort Liberty — the North Carolina Army installation formerly known as Fort Bragg — is going solar in an unconventional way.
The Army has put 2,700 solar panels on a lake at nearby Camp Mackall. The panels...
Written by: Kimberly White
Vietnam has taken an important step forward in preventing future pandemics. Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued an extensive directive restricting the wildlife trade.
Effective immediately, the directive (29/CT-TTg) bans imports of all wildlife and...
Written by: Kimberly White
Two Australian cities are now powered using 100 percent renewable energy. The City of Sydney and the City of Adelaide have announced that as of July 1st, all city operations will be powered using renewable electricity...
Written by: Kimberly White
Ghana is opening a university dedicated to sustainable development and the environment.
The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) is the first university in the nation focused on teaching students about sustainability issues such as climate...
Written by: Kimberly White
Companies, cities, investors, and civil society have joined together in pursuit of a resilient, zero carbon recovery.
Led by the UNFCCC's Champions for Climate Action, the Race to Zero campaign aims to mobilize leadership and drive support...
Written by: Kimberly White
Panama’s plastic bag ban has gone into effect. Panama became the first Central American country to ban single-use plastic bags in 2018.
As of July 20th, retailers, supermarkets, and pharmacies can no longer use polyethylene bags.
Similar to...
Written by: Kimberly White
Another country is ramping up its battle with plastic pollution. On June 10th, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Government of Canada is planning to ban single-use plastics.
Building on their global commitment...
Written by: Kimberly White
Pittsburgh has become the second U.S. city to adopt the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mayor William Peduto announced the City’s commitment to formally adopt the goals on October 4th. The City will work alongside...
Written by: Kimberly White
The world is in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, thus far 182 countries have confirmed COVID-19 cases. During these troubling times, many people may find themselves isolated, without work, or mourning the loss of a...
Written by: Kimberly White
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new funding initiative to boost environmental justice programs.
The EPA will award $100 million to projects aimed at advancing environmental justice in communities disproportionately impacted by industrial...