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Higher Education for Sustainability: A Critical Review of the Empirical Evidence 2013–2020

Environmental News Bits

“Higher Education for Sustainability: A Critical Review of the Empirical Evidence 2013–2020.” ” Sustainability 14(6), 3402. link] Abstract: Higher education for sustainable development (HESD) has grown into a substantial field of research and practice.

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UN Conference on Water Aims to Rally Support for Ambitious Goals

Circle of Blue

One is rather obscure: the International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development. The other is the driving force for global poverty-reduction efforts: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which have a 2030 deadline. As of 2020, about 2 billion people do not have safely managed drinking water.

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A deep dive into the IPCC’s updated carbon budget numbers

Real Climate

C is now 500 GtCO 2 starting from the beginning of 2020, with a 66% uncertainty range of 300–900 GtCO 2. C in the context of sustainable development. These values can be used in a variety of ways. For example, the central estimate for the remaining carbon budget for keeping warming to 1.5°C Zhou (eds.)]. Shindell, D.,

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What Happens to Wind Turbine Blades at the End of Their Life Cycle?

Union of Concerned Scientists

By 2020, demand for balsa wood outstripped supply. All wind energy stakeholders, including states, the federal government, companies, suppliers, and consumers, can fuel the responsible, sustainable development of a circular wind energy industry. Some strategies include: Ensure an ethical, sustainable supply of balsa wood.

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WOHA's final design for Singapore Pavilion nears completion

Inhabitant

The net-zero energy Singapore Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai advocates green architecture and showcases the possibilities of integrating nature within urban environments. Displaying lush greenery, digital solutions and art, the Pavilion exemplifies Singapore's vision of sustainable development to become a "City in Nature."

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Biophilic Belgian Pavilion features futuristic sustainable design

Inhabitant

The theme of Expo 2020 Dubai is "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future." In line with this, the Belgian Pavilion, called The Green Arch, seeks to be exemplary in the realm of sustainable development.

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Indigenous and Environmental Groups Demand Answers to Imperial Oil Tailings Leak and Cover-up

Enviromental Defense

Internal reports reveal that seepage from this tailings pond has been ongoing since 2020. The Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI) interrogated Brad Corson, the Imperial Oil CEO, Laurie Pushor, the AER CEO, and representatives from numerous downstream Indigenous nations in the spring of this year.