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REDD+ can achieve both local and global sustainability goals
UN-REDD+ programmes that promote the sustainable use of forests may support local conservation and poverty alleviation goals, in addition to achieving global climate change benefits, according to a recent study. Existing multilateral funding schemes can provide important lessons for the development of UN-REDD+.
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Valuing ecosystem services can boost business profits
A new tool allows European businesses to see how, through informed decision-making, conserving the ecosystems they depend on is not only environmentally responsible, but can also increase profits, reduce risk and boost the value of their product or services. (more...) Download article (PDF) |
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What influences our commitment to the environment?
Researchers have used the psychological concept of ‘commitment’, normally used to understand relationships between people, to investigate our relationship with the environment. The results indicate that an individual’s commitment to the environment is important in their ecological behaviour, for example, their willingness to use public transport and make sacrifices for the environment. (more...) Download article (PDF) |
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Study calls for triclosan to be restricted
A new review of the anti-microbial substance triclosan argues that past risk assessments have underestimated its toxicity to aquatic organisms. New data from Germany suggest that aquatic organisms are frequently overexposed to damaging levels of triclosan in waterways, and the researchers suggest it could be restricted under EU legislation. (more...) Download article (PDF) |
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New method for estimating the energy consumption of rainwater
Simple life cycle analyses of rainwater harvesting systems may underestimate their energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 60%, according to research, which has used an improved method to estimate systems’ energy use more accurately. However, their energy use is still considered very small when compared to the overall energy use of a modern building.(more...) Download article (PDF) |
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