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![United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Bonn Two billion tons of sand and dust, equal in weight to 350 Great Pyramids of Giza, enter the atmosphere every year; UNCCD experts […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sand-storm-115x115.png "Sand and dust storm frequency increasing in many world regions: UN")
Sand and dust storm frequency increasing in many world regions: UN
Posted on November 15, 2023 | No CommentsUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Bonn Two billion tons of sand and dust, equal in weight to 350 Great Pyramids of Giza, enter the atmosphere every year; UNCCD experts […] -
![UNU Institute for Environment and Human Security A United Nations University report finds that drastic changes are approaching if risks to our fundamental socioecological systems are not addressed. The Interconnected […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Low-Res_©chandler-cruttenden-unsplash-115x115.jpeg "UN Warns of 6 Risk Tipping Points Threatening the Environment, Security")
UN Warns of 6 Risk Tipping Points Threatening the Environment, Security
Posted on October 25, 2023 | No CommentsUNU Institute for Environment and Human Security A United Nations University report finds that drastic changes are approaching if risks to our fundamental socioecological systems are not addressed. The Interconnected […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme, Paris / Nairobi As part of global efforts to slow climate change by tackling methane, the UN today announced a new satellite-based system to detect emissions […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-09-at-10.58.27-AM-115x115.png "UN Announces Satellite-Based Global Methane Detection System")
UN Announces Satellite-Based Global Methane Detection System
Posted on November 11, 2022 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme, Paris / Nairobi As part of global efforts to slow climate change by tackling methane, the UN today announced a new satellite-based system to detect emissions […] -
![United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Bonn Humanity is “at a crossroads” when it comes to managing drought and accelerating mitigation must be done “urgently, using every tool we […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Low-Res_at-scale-restoration-new-and-restored-areas.png-115x115.png "World “at a crossroads” in management of droughts, up 29% in a generation")
World “at a crossroads” in management of droughts, up 29% in a generation
Posted on May 11, 2022 | No CommentsUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Bonn Humanity is “at a crossroads” when it comes to managing drought and accelerating mitigation must be done “urgently, using every tool we […] -
![United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Bonn Up to 40 % of the planet’s land is degraded, directly affects half of humanity, threatens roughly half of global GDP (US$44 trillion); […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tree-nurseries-115x115.png "Chronic land degradation: UN report offers stark warnings, remedies")
Chronic land degradation: UN report offers stark warnings, remedies
Posted on April 27, 2022 | No CommentsUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Bonn Up to 40 % of the planet’s land is degraded, directly affects half of humanity, threatens roughly half of global GDP (US$44 trillion); […] -
![United Nation University Institute for Water, Environment & Health 1st assessment of water security in Africa is based on 10 indicators Despite global Sustainable Development Goals and commitments made in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-21-at-11.28.14-AM-115x115.png "UN: 500 million live in 19 African nations deemed water insecure")
UN: 500 million live in 19 African nations deemed water insecure
Posted on March 21, 2022 | No CommentsUnited Nation University Institute for Water, Environment & Health 1st assessment of water security in Africa is based on 10 indicators Despite global Sustainable Development Goals and commitments made in […] -
![UN Environment Programme Even the Arctic, previously all but immune, faces rising wildfire risk; Wildfires and climate change are “mutually exacerbating”; Governments are called to radically shift their investments to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Wildfires-report-cover-115x115.png "50% more wildfires foreseen by 2100; Governments are not prepared: UN")
50% more wildfires foreseen by 2100; Governments are not prepared: UN
Posted on February 23, 2022 | No CommentsUN Environment Programme Even the Arctic, previously all but immune, faces rising wildfire risk; Wildfires and climate change are “mutually exacerbating”; Governments are called to radically shift their investments to […] -
![The Rockefeller University Programme for the Human Environment, International Quiet Ocean Experiment By assembling and expanding first-ever global audio collection of aquatic life, scientists aim to unveil unidentified swimming objects, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/plataforma-global-sons-marinhos-conexao-planeta-115x115.jpeg "Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds, “GLUBS,” will help monitor marine life")
Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds, “GLUBS,” will help monitor marine life
Posted on February 17, 2022 | No CommentsThe Rockefeller University Programme for the Human Environment, International Quiet Ocean Experiment By assembling and expanding first-ever global audio collection of aquatic life, scientists aim to unveil unidentified swimming objects, […] -
![Terry Collins & Assoc., Toronto Of the 18 science news releases produced in 2021, 16 were environment-themed: food waste, e-waste, oceans, biodiversity, dams, and floods. And one announced 14 living […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-02-at-9.56.03-PM-115x115.png "In the news, 2021: Our clients’ most noted science news releases of the year")
In the news, 2021: Our clients’ most noted science news releases of the year
Posted on January 1, 2022 | No CommentsTerry Collins & Assoc., Toronto Of the 18 science news releases produced in 2021, 16 were environment-themed: food waste, e-waste, oceans, biodiversity, dams, and floods. And one announced 14 living […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada See also: “Popular Science Magazine: UN’s World Flood Mapping Tool is One of 2021’s 100 Greatest Innovations,” click here […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/biking-5680458_640-115x115.jpg "New UN Mapping Tool Reveals Global Floods Since 1985 to Aid Disaster Planning")
New UN Mapping Tool Reveals Global Floods Since 1985 to Aid Disaster Planning
Posted on October 1, 2021 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada See also: “Popular Science Magazine: UN’s World Flood Mapping Tool is One of 2021’s 100 Greatest Innovations,” click here […] -
![IPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform On Biodiversity And Ecosystem Services) Unprecedented changes in climate and biodiversity, driven by human activities, have combined and increasingly threaten nature, human lives, livelihoods and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/New-cover-115x115.png "IPBES/IPCC: Tackling the biodiversity and climate crises together, and their combined social impacts")
IPBES/IPCC: Tackling the biodiversity and climate crises together, and their combined social impacts
Posted on June 10, 2021 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform On Biodiversity And Ecosystem Services) Unprecedented changes in climate and biodiversity, driven by human activities, have combined and increasingly threaten nature, human lives, livelihoods and […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi, Paris Wasted in 2019: 931 million tonnes of food sold to households, retailers, restaurants and other food services; Study finds food waste is a global, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/gida-atigi-sorunu-alarm-veriyor_1-115x115.jpg "UN: 17% of all food available at consumer levels is wasted")
UN: 17% of all food available at consumer levels is wasted
Posted on March 4, 2021 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi, Paris Wasted in 2019: 931 million tonnes of food sold to households, retailers, restaurants and other food services; Study finds food waste is a global, […] -
![UN Environment Programme, Nairobi Meeting ramped-up climate and biodiversity targets, cutting deadly pollution and achieving SDGs needs an all-society push for sustainability Shifting world views and putting nature at the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Coal-plant-climate-change-02.01.21-115x115.jpg "UNEP synthesis of scientific assessments provides blueprint to secure humanity’s future")
UNEP synthesis of scientific assessments provides blueprint to secure humanity’s future
Posted on February 18, 2021 | No CommentsUN Environment Programme, Nairobi Meeting ramped-up climate and biodiversity targets, cutting deadly pollution and achieving SDGs needs an all-society push for sustainability Shifting world views and putting nature at the […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada Increasingly expensive to maintain, experts foresee a trend to decommissioning dams By 2050, most people on Earth will live […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-01-at-12.35.03-PM.png "Ageing dams pose growing threat: UN")
Ageing dams pose growing threat: UN
Posted on January 22, 2021 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada Increasingly expensive to maintain, experts foresee a trend to decommissioning dams By 2050, most people on Earth will live […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme, Paris / Nairobi Including construction, building sector now accounts for 38% of CO2 emissions; Direct building CO2 emissions need to halve by 2030 to get on […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/251397_web-115x115.jpg "Buildings-related CO2 emissions hit record high: UN")
Buildings-related CO2 emissions hit record high: UN
Posted on December 16, 2020 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme, Paris / Nairobi Including construction, building sector now accounts for 38% of CO2 emissions; Direct building CO2 emissions need to halve by 2030 to get on […] -
![UN Environment Programme, Energy & Climate Branch In a move that will help tackle one of the biggest and most solvable contributors to the climate crisis, major players in the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/249469_web-115x115.jpg "New oil & gas industry framework to monitor, report and reduce methane emissions")
New oil & gas industry framework to monitor, report and reduce methane emissions
Posted on November 23, 2020 | No CommentsUN Environment Programme, Energy & Climate Branch In a move that will help tackle one of the biggest and most solvable contributors to the climate crisis, major players in the […] -
![IPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Highlights: Intergovernmental council on pandemic prevention; risk drivers include deforestation, wildlife trade; tax high pandemic-risk activities; 540,000 – 850,000 unknown […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/95f28c4_2b01f2c1d1ce4cc3b2facb2fef480c3f-b3d3055e496446c9aa9e7184ff12e00a-0-115x115.jpg "Escaping the ‘Era of Pandemics’: experts warn worse crises to come; offer options to reduce risk")
Escaping the ‘Era of Pandemics’: experts warn worse crises to come; offer options to reduce risk
Posted on October 29, 2020 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Highlights: Intergovernmental council on pandemic prevention; risk drivers include deforestation, wildlife trade; tax high pandemic-risk activities; 540,000 – 850,000 unknown […] -
![UN Environment Programme / IEA, Paris As need for cooling rises in step with world temperatures, energy-efficient, climate-friendly appliances are critical to reaching Paris Agreement goals; 3.6 billion appliances in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/buildings-455239_640-115x115.jpg "Climate-friendly cooling could cut years of greenhouse emissions, save $ trillions: UN")
Climate-friendly cooling could cut years of greenhouse emissions, save $ trillions: UN
Posted on July 17, 2020 | No CommentsUN Environment Programme / IEA, Paris As need for cooling rises in step with world temperatures, energy-efficient, climate-friendly appliances are critical to reaching Paris Agreement goals; 3.6 billion appliances in […] -
![UNEP / Frankfurt School / BNEF As COVID-19 hits the fossil fuel industry, a new report shows that renewable energy is more cost-effective than ever, providing an opportunity to prioritize […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/233976_web-115x115.jpg "Falling clean energy costs an opportunity to boost climate action during COVID-19 recovery: UN")
Falling clean energy costs an opportunity to boost climate action during COVID-19 recovery: UN
Posted on June 10, 2020 | No CommentsUNEP / Frankfurt School / BNEF As COVID-19 hits the fossil fuel industry, a new report shows that renewable energy is more cost-effective than ever, providing an opportunity to prioritize […] -
![UN University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton Canada Enough energy to power all households in the USA and Mexico; enough nutrients to meet ~13% of world fertilizer […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/treatment-plant-wastewater-2826988_640-115x115.jpg "Vast amounts of valuable energy, nutrients, water lost in world’s fast-rising wastewater streams")
Vast amounts of valuable energy, nutrients, water lost in world’s fast-rising wastewater streams
Posted on February 3, 2020 | No CommentsUN University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton Canada Enough energy to power all households in the USA and Mexico; enough nutrients to meet ~13% of world fertilizer […] -
![Deep Carbon Observatory, Carnegie Institution, Washington DC Materials trapped inside diamonds offer clues to life’s origin; suggest oceans’ worth of water hidden in Deep Earth Deep Carbon Observatory highlights 10 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/04_diam_110208425476-scale-light-115x115.jpg "Imperfect diamonds paved road to historic Deep Earth discoveries")
Imperfect diamonds paved road to historic Deep Earth discoveries
Posted on October 24, 2019 | No CommentsDeep Carbon Observatory, Carnegie Institution, Washington DC Materials trapped inside diamonds offer clues to life’s origin; suggest oceans’ worth of water hidden in Deep Earth Deep Carbon Observatory highlights 10 […] -
![Deep Carbon Observatory, Carnegie Institution, Washington DC Scientists update estimates of Earth’s immense interior carbon reservoirs, and how much carbon Deep Earth naturally swallows and exhales 10-year Deep Earth study […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/212301_web-115x115.jpg "Scientists quantify global volcanic CO2 venting; estimate total carbon on Earth")
Scientists quantify global volcanic CO2 venting; estimate total carbon on Earth
Posted on October 1, 2019 | No CommentsDeep Carbon Observatory, Carnegie Institution, Washington DC Scientists update estimates of Earth’s immense interior carbon reservoirs, and how much carbon Deep Earth naturally swallows and exhales 10-year Deep Earth study […] -
![UN Environment / Frankfurt School / Bloomberg New Energy Finance UN-backed report: Decade of investment (2010-2019) quadruples renewables capacity from 414 GW to about 1,650 GW; renewables generated 12.9 per […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/wind-energy-7394705_640-115x115.jpg "A decade of renewable energy investment, led by solar, tops US $2.5 trillion")
A decade of renewable energy investment, led by solar, tops US $2.5 trillion
Posted on September 5, 2019 | No CommentsUN Environment / Frankfurt School / Bloomberg New Energy Finance UN-backed report: Decade of investment (2010-2019) quadruples renewables capacity from 414 GW to about 1,650 GW; renewables generated 12.9 per […] -
![Northwest Passage Project, University of Rhode Island, Inner Space Centre Plastics visible in 2-metre sea ice cores in the Northwest Passage Tiny pieces of plastic have been found in ice […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/main_1200-115x115.jpg "Plastics visible in 2-metre sea ice cores in the Northwest Passage")
Plastics visible in 2-metre sea ice cores in the Northwest Passage
Posted on August 14, 2019 | No CommentsNorthwest Passage Project, University of Rhode Island, Inner Space Centre Plastics visible in 2-metre sea ice cores in the Northwest Passage Tiny pieces of plastic have been found in ice […] -
![Deep Carbon Observatory Washington DC Not all methane originated in buried, decayed remains of ancient life; some deep hydrocarbons aren’t conventional ‘fossil fuels’ as popularly defined; Abiotic methane: catalyst and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/merlin_153964779_fc07ba93-b8c4-43de-9458-4df9b7537cb6-superJumbo-115x115.jpg "Rewriting the textbook on fossil fuels: New technologies help unravel nature’s methane recipes")
Rewriting the textbook on fossil fuels: New technologies help unravel nature’s methane recipes
Posted on April 22, 2019 | No CommentsDeep Carbon Observatory Washington DC Not all methane originated in buried, decayed remains of ancient life; some deep hydrocarbons aren’t conventional ‘fossil fuels’ as popularly defined; Abiotic methane: catalyst and […] -
![UNU-INWEH, Hamilton Canada World’s ~16,000 desalination plants discharge 142 million cubic meters of brine daily — 50 percent more than previously estimated; Enough in a year to cover Florida under […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/National-Geographic-115x115.png "UN warns of rising levels of toxic brine as desalination plants meet growing water needs")
UN warns of rising levels of toxic brine as desalination plants meet growing water needs
Posted on January 14, 2019 | No CommentsUNU-INWEH, Hamilton Canada World’s ~16,000 desalination plants discharge 142 million cubic meters of brine daily — 50 percent more than previously estimated; Enough in a year to cover Florida under […] -
![UN Environment, Paris / Nairobi China leads with more than half of world’s new solar capacity; global solar investment jumps 18 percent to $160.8 billion; cumulative renewable energy investment since […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Panda_PowerPlant-1024x576-115x115.jpg "World added far more solar than fossil fuel power generating capacity in 2017")
World added far more solar than fossil fuel power generating capacity in 2017
Posted on April 5, 2018 | No CommentsUN Environment, Paris / Nairobi China leads with more than half of world’s new solar capacity; global solar investment jumps 18 percent to $160.8 billion; cumulative renewable energy investment since […] -
![UN Environment, Paris / Nairobi Global investment of $241.6 billion (excluding large hydro), 23 percent less than 2015, brought 138.5GW of new renewable power capacity in 2016, up 8 percent […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/photo_126339-115x115.jpg "UN-backed report: Record new renewable power capacity added worldwide at lower cost")
UN-backed report: Record new renewable power capacity added worldwide at lower cost
Posted on April 6, 2017 | No CommentsUN Environment, Paris / Nairobi Global investment of $241.6 billion (excluding large hydro), 23 percent less than 2015, brought 138.5GW of new renewable power capacity in 2016, up 8 percent […] -
![Nat’l Ocean Exploration Forum – New York 19 Oct 2016 Portable observatories and new marine vehicles: The hinge of historic change in deep sea exploration Yet to be found worldwide: A […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Purple-orb-115x115.png "Exploring vast ‘submerged America,’ marine scientists discover 500 bubbling methane vents")
Exploring vast ‘submerged America,’ marine scientists discover 500 bubbling methane vents
Posted on October 19, 2016 | No CommentsNat’l Ocean Exploration Forum – New York 19 Oct 2016 Portable observatories and new marine vehicles: The hinge of historic change in deep sea exploration Yet to be found worldwide: A […] -
![UNU Int’l Institute Global Health, Kuala Lumpur 18 July 2016 Assembled by UNU-IIGH, six papers underline the value of applying science, technology to reduce disaster-related health risks; productivity in many jobs seen […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1736605-nato-broni-krajow-czlonkowskich-657-323-115x115.jpg "Heatwaves, typhoons, floods, landslides: Researchers detail rising health risks of disasters")
Heatwaves, typhoons, floods, landslides: Researchers detail rising health risks of disasters
Posted on July 18, 2016 | No CommentsUNU Int’l Institute Global Health, Kuala Lumpur 18 July 2016 Assembled by UNU-IIGH, six papers underline the value of applying science, technology to reduce disaster-related health risks; productivity in many jobs seen […] -
![Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership, Montreal World’s top utilities hand over project keys, chart path for Ecuador’s famously biodiverse archipelago to meet 70 percent of fast-rising energy needs with renewables 29 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Galapagos-San-Cristóbal-Island-Wind-Project-turbines-crew-2-115x115.jpg "Galapagos: Wind turbines replace millions of liters of diesel since 2007, meet 30% of energy needs")
Galapagos: Wind turbines replace millions of liters of diesel since 2007, meet 30% of energy needs
Posted on May 29, 2016 | No CommentsGlobal Sustainable Electricity Partnership, Montreal World’s top utilities hand over project keys, chart path for Ecuador’s famously biodiverse archipelago to meet 70 percent of fast-rising energy needs with renewables 29 […] -
![UN Environment Programme, Paris / Nairobi 24 Mar 2016 For first time, developing world investments in renewables (up 19 percent in 2015) topped developed nations’ (down 8%); World record total […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/AP-pic-115x115.jpg "Renewable energy investments: Major milestones reached, new world record set")
Renewable energy investments: Major milestones reached, new world record set
Posted on March 24, 2016 | No CommentsUN Environment Programme, Paris / Nairobi 24 Mar 2016 For first time, developing world investments in renewables (up 19 percent in 2015) topped developed nations’ (down 8%); World record total […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health — Hamilton, Canada 3 Nov 2015 Safe, systematic collection of human waste in low-resource countries could yield valuable fuels, invaluable […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/102210-115x115.jpg "Vast energy value in human waste")
Vast energy value in human waste
Posted on November 3, 2015 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health — Hamilton, Canada 3 Nov 2015 Safe, systematic collection of human waste in low-resource countries could yield valuable fuels, invaluable […] -
![Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership, Montreal 11 October, 2015 Decarbonizing electricity: After 2 years of international consultations, world’s leading utilities publish major report for Paris summit, catalog innovative means to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pg.-28-Tidal-project-Iberdrola-115x115.jpg "To reach CO2, energy goals, blend technologies with stable policies: World electricity firms")
To reach CO2, energy goals, blend technologies with stable policies: World electricity firms
Posted on October 11, 2015 | No CommentsGlobal Sustainable Electricity Partnership, Montreal 11 October, 2015 Decarbonizing electricity: After 2 years of international consultations, world’s leading utilities publish major report for Paris summit, catalog innovative means to […] -
![UN University – INWEH, Hamilton, Canada 15-SEP-2015 To better inform the tradeoffs involved in land use choices around the world, experts have assessed the value of ecosystem services provided by […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Indonesian-land-clearing-credit-GIZ-Andreas-König-115x115.jpg "World loses trillions of dollars worth of nature’s benefits each year due to land degradation")
World loses trillions of dollars worth of nature’s benefits each year due to land degradation
Posted on September 15, 2015 | No CommentsUN University – INWEH, Hamilton, Canada 15-SEP-2015 To better inform the tradeoffs involved in land use choices around the world, experts have assessed the value of ecosystem services provided by […] -
![REN21 (Renewable Energy for the 21st Century), Paris Record installations for wind and solar PV in 2014; renewable energy targets created in 20 more countries, new total: 164 Renewable energy […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/wind-115x115.png "Renewable energy’s record year helps uncouple growth of global economy and CO2 emissions")
Renewable energy’s record year helps uncouple growth of global economy and CO2 emissions
Posted on June 17, 2015 | No CommentsREN21 (Renewable Energy for the 21st Century), Paris Record installations for wind and solar PV in 2014; renewable energy targets created in 20 more countries, new total: 164 Renewable energy […] -
![UN Environment Programme, Paris, Nairobi 31-Mar-2015 Driven by Solar and Wind, World Investments Reverse 2-year Dip, Brush Aside Challenge from Sharply Lower Oil Price; 103gw Capacity Added in 2014 is […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/LA-Times-image-115x115.jpg "Renewables re-energized: Green energy investments worldwide surge 17% to $270 billion in 2014")
Renewables re-energized: Green energy investments worldwide surge 17% to $270 billion in 2014
Posted on March 31, 2015 | No CommentsUN Environment Programme, Paris, Nairobi 31-Mar-2015 Driven by Solar and Wind, World Investments Reverse 2-year Dip, Brush Aside Challenge from Sharply Lower Oil Price; 103gw Capacity Added in 2014 is […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton CANADA 28-Oct-2014 Salt-spoiled soils worldwide: 20 percent of all irrigated lands — an area equal to France; Extensive costs include $27 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-115x115.png "World losing 2,000 hectares of farm soil daily to salt damage")
World losing 2,000 hectares of farm soil daily to salt damage
Posted on October 28, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton CANADA 28-Oct-2014 Salt-spoiled soils worldwide: 20 percent of all irrigated lands — an area equal to France; Extensive costs include $27 […] -
![REN21, Paris (Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century) 03-Jun-2014 Now 95 emerging economies nurture renewable energy growth through supportive policies, up six-fold from just 15 countries in 2005 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/masdar-115x115.jpg "Developing world policies help power global renewable energy generation to record")
Developing world policies help power global renewable energy generation to record
Posted on June 3, 2014 | No CommentsREN21, Paris (Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century) 03-Jun-2014 Now 95 emerging economies nurture renewable energy growth through supportive policies, up six-fold from just 15 countries in 2005 […] -
![U.N. Environment Programme, Paris / Nairobi 7-Apr-2014 Renewables account for 44 percent of 2013’s newly-installed electricity generating capacity despite global investment dropping for second year Frankfurt / New York, 7 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/71132_web-115x115.jpg "Renewable energy market share climbs despite 2013 dip in investments")
Renewable energy market share climbs despite 2013 dip in investments
Posted on April 7, 2014 | No CommentsU.N. Environment Programme, Paris / Nairobi 7-Apr-2014 Renewables account for 44 percent of 2013’s newly-installed electricity generating capacity despite global investment dropping for second year Frankfurt / New York, 7 […] -
![Munk-Gordon Arctic Security Program 31-Mar-2014 Response capacity in Arctic, already stretched, faces fast-growing challenges as North develops: Report Inadequate risk assessment, planning and training are among the gaps in many […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/qmi-115x115.jpg "Emergency management in Arctic: Experts offer 7 key recommendations")
Emergency management in Arctic: Experts offer 7 key recommendations
Posted on March 31, 2014 | No CommentsMunk-Gordon Arctic Security Program 31-Mar-2014 Response capacity in Arctic, already stretched, faces fast-growing challenges as North develops: Report Inadequate risk assessment, planning and training are among the gaps in many […] -
![International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Geneva 20 January, 2014 Unique collaboration between oil/ gas industry, scientists, conservationists proves way to minimize seismic survey impacts on rare whales, other […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-Western-Gray-Whale-with-reseach-vessel-c-Yuri-Yakovlev-115x115.jpg "Keeping whales safe in sound: Marine species and seismic surveys")
Keeping whales safe in sound: Marine species and seismic surveys
Posted on January 20, 2014 | No CommentsInternational Union for the Conservation of Nature, Geneva 20 January, 2014 Unique collaboration between oil/ gas industry, scientists, conservationists proves way to minimize seismic survey impacts on rare whales, other […] -
![Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur 23 September 2013 Venture capital fund to seed building of green energy products, businesses in SE Asia; Meanwhile, Malaysians, General Electric agree […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/solar-300x201-115x115.jpg "$100M green energy megafund launched by science, investment experts in Malaysia, Japan")
$100M green energy megafund launched by science, investment experts in Malaysia, Japan
Posted on September 23, 2013 | No CommentsMalaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur 23 September 2013 Venture capital fund to seed building of green energy products, businesses in SE Asia; Meanwhile, Malaysians, General Electric agree […] -
![UN Environment Programme / REN21 12-Jun-2013 Installed capacity continues to grow as solar prices drop 30-40 percent New wind installations surge For only the second time since 2006, global investments […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Untitled-2-115x115.jpg "Renewable energy: World invests $244 billion in 2012; shift to developing countries underway")
Renewable energy: World invests $244 billion in 2012; shift to developing countries underway
Posted on June 12, 2013 | No CommentsUN Environment Programme / REN21 12-Jun-2013 Installed capacity continues to grow as solar prices drop 30-40 percent New wind installations surge For only the second time since 2006, global investments […] -
![Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy, University of California Berkeley 10-Jun-2013 Biodiversity in watershed covering roughly 20% of Canada compared to Africa’s Serengeti; Alarm raised at melting of permafrost, ice […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mackenzie-Basin-Graphic1-115x115.jpg "Potentially ‘catastrophic’ changes underway in Canada’s northern Mackenzie River Basin")
Potentially ‘catastrophic’ changes underway in Canada’s northern Mackenzie River Basin
Posted on June 10, 2013 | No CommentsRosenberg International Forum on Water Policy, University of California Berkeley 10-Jun-2013 Biodiversity in watershed covering roughly 20% of Canada compared to Africa’s Serengeti; Alarm raised at melting of permafrost, ice […] -
![Chair IPBES / Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 27-May-2013 Founding Chair of new world biodiversity body offers first public remarks The accelerating […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cattle-115x115.jpg "Even farm animal diversity is declining as accelerating species loss threatens humanity")
Even farm animal diversity is declining as accelerating species loss threatens humanity
Posted on May 27, 2013 | No CommentsChair IPBES / Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 27-May-2013 Founding Chair of new world biodiversity body offers first public remarks The accelerating […] -
![Global Water System Project, Bonn 19-May-2013 Bonn Declaration issued by ‘Water in the Anthropocene’ science conference: A majority on Earth face severe self-inflicted water handicap within two generations A conference […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/North-America-115x115.jpg "Shifting global water systems: markers of a new geological epoch, “The Anthropocene”")
Shifting global water systems: markers of a new geological epoch, “The Anthropocene”
Posted on May 24, 2013 | No CommentsGlobal Water System Project, Bonn 19-May-2013 Bonn Declaration issued by ‘Water in the Anthropocene’ science conference: A majority on Earth face severe self-inflicted water handicap within two generations A conference […] -
![Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation, Toronto / Munk-Gordon Arctic Security Programme 13-May-2013 International experts recommend key focus areas for next 2 years As leadership of the Arctic Council passes from Sweden […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/WO-AN749_ARCTIC_G_20130513175403-115x115.jpg "As Canada takes Arctic Council helm, experts stress north’s vulnerability to spills, emergencies")
As Canada takes Arctic Council helm, experts stress north’s vulnerability to spills, emergencies
Posted on May 13, 2013 | No CommentsWalter & Duncan Gordon Foundation, Toronto / Munk-Gordon Arctic Security Programme 13-May-2013 International experts recommend key focus areas for next 2 years As leadership of the Arctic Council passes from Sweden […] -
![United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH, Hamilton, Canada) / UN-Water 22-Mar-2013, World Water Day / International Year of Water Cooperation Amid changing weather and water patterns […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/UN-Water-brief-115x115.jpg "‘Water Security’: Experts propose a UN definition on which much depends")
‘Water Security’: Experts propose a UN definition on which much depends
Posted on March 22, 2013 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH, Hamilton, Canada) / UN-Water 22-Mar-2013, World Water Day / International Year of Water Cooperation Amid changing weather and water patterns […] -
![Deep Carbon Observatory, Carnegie Institution of Washington DC 4-Mar-2013 Probing the secrets of volcanoes and diamonds, sources of gas and oil, and the origins of life itself, Deep Carbon Observatory scientists […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/EarthsCarbonConcentrations_black_low-115x115.jpg "Deep Carbon: Quest underway to discover its quantity, movements, origins and forms in Earth")
Deep Carbon: Quest underway to discover its quantity, movements, origins and forms in Earth
Posted on March 4, 2013 | No CommentsDeep Carbon Observatory, Carnegie Institution of Washington DC 4-Mar-2013 Probing the secrets of volcanoes and diamonds, sources of gas and oil, and the origins of life itself, Deep Carbon Observatory scientists […] -
![Block Lab, Stanford University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA 16-Aug-2012 New high-tech ocean observers debut above ‘The Blue Serengeti’; ‘Shark Net’ app lets public follow tagged animals in real time Monterey Bay, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/NBCNews-115x115.jpg "Sea-surfing ‘wave glider’ robot deployed to help track white sharks in the Pacific")
Sea-surfing ‘wave glider’ robot deployed to help track white sharks in the Pacific
Posted on August 10, 2012 | No CommentsBlock Lab, Stanford University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA 16-Aug-2012 New high-tech ocean observers debut above ‘The Blue Serengeti’; ‘Shark Net’ app lets public follow tagged animals in real time Monterey Bay, […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi and REN21, Paris Installations up but manufacturer overcapacity drives down margins; Renewable energy sector maturation recalls early days of auto industry Solar generation surged past wind […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/temp_file_German_Solar1_230_150_s_c1-1-115x115.jpeg "Global investment in renewable energy powers to record $257B")
Global investment in renewable energy powers to record $257B
Posted on June 11, 2012 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi and REN21, Paris Installations up but manufacturer overcapacity drives down margins; Renewable energy sector maturation recalls early days of auto industry Solar generation surged past wind […] -
![Earth System Science Partnership, Paris 26-Mar-2012 Time is running out to minimize the risk of setting in motion irreversible and long-term climate change and other dramatic changes to Earth’s life […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/image-jpeg-115x115.jpg "State of the Planet: Scientists describe humanity’s global impact as ‘The Great Acceleration’ and offer ominous outlook: An uncertain future on a much hotter world")
State of the Planet: Scientists describe humanity’s global impact as ‘The Great Acceleration’ and offer ominous outlook: An uncertain future on a much hotter world
Posted on March 26, 2012 | No CommentsEarth System Science Partnership, Paris 26-Mar-2012 Time is running out to minimize the risk of setting in motion irreversible and long-term climate change and other dramatic changes to Earth’s life […] -
![Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation, Toronto 15-Jan-2012 International experts to recommend key issues as Canada prepares to assume Arctic Council chair With an eye on rapid changes in the resource-rich […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CP-Hamilton-Spec-photo-115x115.jpeg "Eyeing resources, India, China, Brazil, Japan, other countries want a voice on Arctic Council")
Eyeing resources, India, China, Brazil, Japan, other countries want a voice on Arctic Council
Posted on January 15, 2012 | No CommentsWalter and Duncan Gordon Foundation, Toronto 15-Jan-2012 International experts to recommend key issues as Canada prepares to assume Arctic Council chair With an eye on rapid changes in the resource-rich […] -
![Project CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 13 September 2011 Sea levels, erosion top public […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/581490519-115x115.jpg "Major threats foreseen due to Europe’s changing marine environments")
Major threats foreseen due to Europe’s changing marine environments
Posted on September 15, 2011 | No CommentsProject CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 13 September 2011 Sea levels, erosion top public […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 28 Jul 11 Continued reliance on a strategy of setting aside land and marine territories as “protected areas” […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/protected-area-115x115.jpg "Ongoing global biodiversity loss unstoppable with protected areas alone: Study")
Ongoing global biodiversity loss unstoppable with protected areas alone: Study
Posted on July 28, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 28 Jul 11 Continued reliance on a strategy of setting aside land and marine territories as “protected areas” […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi / Paris 07 Jul 11 China, developing countries are now biggest investors in large-scale renewables while Germany surges ahead on rooftop solar Wind farms in China and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/UNEP-trends-115x115.jpg "Global investments in green energy up nearly a third to $211 billion")
Global investments in green energy up nearly a third to $211 billion
Posted on July 7, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi / Paris 07 Jul 11 China, developing countries are now biggest investors in large-scale renewables while Germany surges ahead on rooftop solar Wind farms in China and […] -
![Project CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 26 Jun 11 Microscopic plant disappeared from North […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Arctic-115x115.jpg "Prodigal plankton species makes first known migration from Pacific to Atlantic via Pole")
Prodigal plankton species makes first known migration from Pacific to Atlantic via Pole
Posted on June 26, 2011 | No CommentsProject CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 26 Jun 11 Microscopic plant disappeared from North […] -
![Census of Marine Life, Washington DC / Tagging of Pacific Palagics project, Pacific Grove, CA 22 June 2011 Decade of electronic tagging, tracking of 23 top Pacific Ocean predators reveals remarkable […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/TOPP-115x115.jpg "Teeming with life, Pacific’s California current likened to Africa’s Serengeti Plain")
Teeming with life, Pacific’s California current likened to Africa’s Serengeti Plain
Posted on June 22, 2011 | No CommentsCensus of Marine Life, Washington DC / Tagging of Pacific Palagics project, Pacific Grove, CA 22 June 2011 Decade of electronic tagging, tracking of 23 top Pacific Ocean predators reveals remarkable […] -
![Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia and Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) 16 Jun 11 The success of world co-operation based on science and practiced since the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Antarctic-115x115.jpeg "Founded on science, world cooperation in Antarctica a model for meeting climate, other challenges")
Founded on science, world cooperation in Antarctica a model for meeting climate, other challenges
Posted on June 16, 2011 | No CommentsOffice of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia and Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) 16 Jun 11 The success of world co-operation based on science and practiced since the […] -
![Rockefeller University, New York / University of Helsinki 06 Jun 11 Forests in many regions are becoming larger carbon sinks thanks to higher density, U.S. and European researchers say in a new […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Forest-density-115x115.jpg "Higher density means world forests are capturing more carbon")
Higher density means world forests are capturing more carbon
Posted on June 6, 2011 | No CommentsRockefeller University, New York / University of Helsinki 06 Jun 11 Forests in many regions are becoming larger carbon sinks thanks to higher density, U.S. and European researchers say in a new […] -
![Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership, Montreal 02 Jun 11 UN Summit to launch 2012 as ‘International Year of Sustainable Energy for All’ New York – How can the world’s 2.5 billion people with […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/solar-panels-115x115.jpg "How to supply sustainable electricity to world’s billions of ‘energy poor’ people")
How to supply sustainable electricity to world’s billions of ‘energy poor’ people
Posted on June 2, 2011 | No CommentsGlobal Sustainable Electricity Partnership, Montreal 02 Jun 11 UN Summit to launch 2012 as ‘International Year of Sustainable Energy for All’ New York – How can the world’s 2.5 billion people with […] -
![InterAction Council, Tokyo 31 May 2001 Clinton, Fox, Zedillo, Chretien, Brundtland among 20 former leaders urging greater effort to avert looming water crisis Former heads of government from around the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/clinton-115x115.jpeg "Void in leadership on world water crisis cited by 20 former heads of government")
Void in leadership on world water crisis cited by 20 former heads of government
Posted on May 31, 2011 | No CommentsInterAction Council, Tokyo 31 May 2001 Clinton, Fox, Zedillo, Chretien, Brundtland among 20 former leaders urging greater effort to avert looming water crisis Former heads of government from around the […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi / Paris 26-May-2011 Less than one-third of 60 metals studied have end-of-life recycling rate above 50 percent; 34 are under 1 percent Smarter product designs, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/52683932_mineviewreuters-115x115.jpg "Dramatically raising low metal recycling rates part of path to green economy: UNEP")
Dramatically raising low metal recycling rates part of path to green economy: UNEP
Posted on May 26, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi / Paris 26-May-2011 Less than one-third of 60 metals studied have end-of-life recycling rate above 50 percent; 34 are under 1 percent Smarter product designs, […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi / Paris 12 May 2011 By 2050, humanity could consume an estimated 140 billion tons of minerals, ores, fossil fuels and biomass per year – […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/download-1-115x115.jpeg "Humanity can and must do more with less: UNEP")
Humanity can and must do more with less: UNEP
Posted on May 22, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi / Paris 12 May 2011 By 2050, humanity could consume an estimated 140 billion tons of minerals, ores, fossil fuels and biomass per year – […] -
![Project CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 5-Apr-2011 Scientists inventory, synthesize 13 years of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Icebergs-115x115.jpg "Icy meltwater pooling in Arctic Ocean: A wild card in climate change scenarios")
Icy meltwater pooling in Arctic Ocean: A wild card in climate change scenarios
Posted on April 5, 2011 | No CommentsProject CLAMER (Flanders Marine Institute, (VLIZ) Oostende, Belgium, and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), Texel, Netherlands) 5-Apr-2011 Scientists inventory, synthesize 13 years of […] -
![Canadian Water NetworkWaterloo, Ontario27-Feb-2011 $1 trillion global water market forecast for 2020; Global freshwater demand expected to exceed supply by 40 percent by 2030 Famed especially for the excellence of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/4375115-e1299183149579-115x115.jpeg "Canada’s role grows amid looming world water shortages in some places, more flooding in others")
Canada’s role grows amid looming world water shortages in some places, more flooding in others
Posted on March 3, 2011 | No CommentsCanadian Water NetworkWaterloo, Ontario27-Feb-2011 $1 trillion global water market forecast for 2020; Global freshwater demand expected to exceed supply by 40 percent by 2030 Famed especially for the excellence of […] -
![Harvard Kennedy School Cambridge,MA,USA 2-Dec-2010 Africa can feed itself. And it can make the transition from hungry importer to self-sufficiency in a single generation. The startling assertions, in stark contrast […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/africacanfeed-115x115.jpg "Africa Can Feed Itself in a Generation")
Africa Can Feed Itself in a Generation
Posted on December 2, 2010 | No CommentsHarvard Kennedy School Cambridge,MA,USA 2-Dec-2010 Africa can feed itself. And it can make the transition from hungry importer to self-sufficiency in a single generation. The startling assertions, in stark contrast […] -
![United Nations University 15 September 2009 Sold in 2006: 230 million computers, 1 billion cell phones, 45.5 million TVs; many destined for uncontrolled disposal without change in policies, consumer practices […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ewaste1-115x115.jpg "Set world standards for electronics recycling, reuse to curb e-waste exports to developing countries")
Set world standards for electronics recycling, reuse to curb e-waste exports to developing countries
Posted on September 15, 2009 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 15 September 2009 Sold in 2006: 230 million computers, 1 billion cell phones, 45.5 million TVs; many destined for uncontrolled disposal without change in policies, consumer practices […] -
![e8, Montreal 19 July 2009 Pacific nation of 9 islands seeks to expand first solar system, donated by e8, a consortium of G8 country electricity firms Amid worsening climate change-related […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2use-115x115.jpg "Tuvalu hopes solar project inspires climate talks; nation sets goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2020")
Tuvalu hopes solar project inspires climate talks; nation sets goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2020
Posted on July 20, 2009 | No Commentse8, Montreal 19 July 2009 Pacific nation of 9 islands seeks to expand first solar system, donated by e8, a consortium of G8 country electricity firms Amid worsening climate change-related […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme Nairobi / Paris 3-Jun-2009 Some $155 billion was invested in 2008 in clean energy companies and projects worldwide, not including large hydro, a new report launched […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2009-115x115.jpg "UNEP report details surprising green energy investment trends worldwide")
UNEP report details surprising green energy investment trends worldwide
Posted on June 9, 2009 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme Nairobi / Paris 3-Jun-2009 Some $155 billion was invested in 2008 in clean energy companies and projects worldwide, not including large hydro, a new report launched […] -
![New Energy Finance London 4-Mar-2009 Impact of recession and low energy prices may postpone peak of world CO2 emissions by more than a decade The world economic crisis has hit […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/Reuters-photo-115x115.jpg "Clean energy investment not on track to avoid climate change")
Clean energy investment not on track to avoid climate change
Posted on March 5, 2009 | No CommentsNew Energy Finance London 4-Mar-2009 Impact of recession and low energy prices may postpone peak of world CO2 emissions by more than a decade The world economic crisis has hit […] -
![Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Washington / Panama 12-Jan-2009 Satellite data and other research reveal that huge tracts of abandoned tropical forests that were once logged or farmed are regrowing, prompting […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/Road-through-abandoned-pasture-area-now-second-growth-in-NE-Costa-Rica-115x115.jpg "Rainforests Regrowing: Impact on Extinction Rates Sparks Debate at Smithsonian")
Rainforests Regrowing: Impact on Extinction Rates Sparks Debate at Smithsonian
Posted on January 19, 2009 | No CommentsSmithsonian Tropical Research Institute Washington / Panama 12-Jan-2009 Satellite data and other research reveal that huge tracts of abandoned tropical forests that were once logged or farmed are regrowing, prompting […] -
![United Nations University 11-Nov-2008 “Arid aquaculture” using ponds filled with salty, undrinkable water for fish production is one of several options experts have proven to be an effective potential alternative […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/130327_UNCCDScC-115x115.jpg "‘Arid aquaculture’ among livelihoods promoted to relieve worsening pressure on world’s drylands")
‘Arid aquaculture’ among livelihoods promoted to relieve worsening pressure on world’s drylands
Posted on November 11, 2008 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 11-Nov-2008 “Arid aquaculture” using ponds filled with salty, undrinkable water for fish production is one of several options experts have proven to be an effective potential alternative […] -
![United Nations University 25-Jul-2008Critical food shortages and growing demand for bio-fuels and hydro-electricity due to high fossil fuel prices rank among the greatest threats today to the preservation of precious […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/expedicao-pantanal-intecol-11-150-115x115.jpg "Rising energy, food prices major threats to wetlands as farmers eye new areas for crops")
Rising energy, food prices major threats to wetlands as farmers eye new areas for crops
Posted on August 7, 2008 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 25-Jul-2008Critical food shortages and growing demand for bio-fuels and hydro-electricity due to high fossil fuel prices rank among the greatest threats today to the preservation of precious […] -
![United Nations University 20-Jul-2008 700 leading experts convene at edge of Brazil’s vast Pantanal to take stock, offer policy prescription to remedy wetlands crisis Leading world scientists convene in Brazil […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/080720150209-large-115x115.jpg "Massive greenhouse gases may be released as destruction, drying of world wetlands worsens: UN")
Massive greenhouse gases may be released as destruction, drying of world wetlands worsens: UN
Posted on July 20, 2008 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 20-Jul-2008 700 leading experts convene at edge of Brazil’s vast Pantanal to take stock, offer policy prescription to remedy wetlands crisis Leading world scientists convene in Brazil […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme Nairobi, Kenya 01 Jul 08 With end of cheap oil, renewables and energy efficiency attracts fast-growing interest; new investment surpasses $148 billion in 2007, a 60 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/2008-115x115.jpg "UNEP: Clean energy investments charge forward despite financial market turmoil")
UNEP: Clean energy investments charge forward despite financial market turmoil
Posted on July 3, 2008 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme Nairobi, Kenya 01 Jul 08 With end of cheap oil, renewables and energy efficiency attracts fast-growing interest; new investment surpasses $148 billion in 2007, a 60 […] -
![United Nations University – Institute of Advance Studies Yokohama 2-Apr-2008 Biofuel production, renewable energy expansion, other mitigation measures uprooting indigenous peoples in many regions Indigenous peoples have contributed the least […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/download-1-115x115.jpeg "Indigenous peoples hardest hit by climate change describe impacts")
Indigenous peoples hardest hit by climate change describe impacts
Posted on May 17, 2008 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute of Advance Studies Yokohama 2-Apr-2008 Biofuel production, renewable energy expansion, other mitigation measures uprooting indigenous peoples in many regions Indigenous peoples have contributed the least […] -
![e8 Montreal, Canada 18-Feb-2008 Power utilities from US, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Russia team on project to help protect ‘Mona Lisa’ of biodiversity In January 2001, the world held […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/turbines3-115x115.gif "First wind turbines on Galapagos Islands will halve diesel imports, reduce risk of future oil spills")
First wind turbines on Galapagos Islands will halve diesel imports, reduce risk of future oil spills
Posted on February 20, 2008 | No Commentse8 Montreal, Canada 18-Feb-2008 Power utilities from US, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Russia team on project to help protect ‘Mona Lisa’ of biodiversity In January 2001, the world held […] -
![New Energy Finance London, Washington 14-Feb-2008 The United States will be home to a $1 trillion carbon emission market by 2020 if federal and state policymakers continue on their current […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/carbon-trading-1-115x115.jpg "$1 trillion US carbon trading market by 2020: study")
$1 trillion US carbon trading market by 2020: study
Posted on February 20, 2008 | No CommentsNew Energy Finance London, Washington 14-Feb-2008 The United States will be home to a $1 trillion carbon emission market by 2020 if federal and state policymakers continue on their current […] -
![Carbon Disclosure Project London, UK 20-Jan-2008 The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a collaboration of over 315 institutional investors (including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Allianz and HSBC, with assets under management […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/102110bsr-115x115.jpg "Global corporate giants ask suppliers to volunteer CO2 emissions information")
Global corporate giants ask suppliers to volunteer CO2 emissions information
Posted on January 31, 2008 | No CommentsCarbon Disclosure Project London, UK 20-Jan-2008 The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a collaboration of over 315 institutional investors (including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Allianz and HSBC, with assets under management […] -
![University of Helsinki 29 Nov 07 European Union countries likely require an old ally – Mother Nature and her forests – to meet an ambitious post-Kyoto goal for cutting greenhouse […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/forestPeterEssickGettyarticle-115x115.jpg "European Union forests expanding, absorbing carbon at surprisingly high rate: study")
European Union forests expanding, absorbing carbon at surprisingly high rate: study
Posted on December 7, 2007 | No CommentsUniversity of Helsinki 29 Nov 07 European Union countries likely require an old ally – Mother Nature and her forests – to meet an ambitious post-Kyoto goal for cutting greenhouse […] -
![Carbon Disclosure Project London 24-Sep-2007 ‘Climate Disclosure Leadership Index’ launched, President Clinton to speak New York / London — The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a collaboration of over 315 institutional […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/MP900437274-115x115.jpg "Global corporate climate change report released")
Global corporate climate change report released
Posted on September 27, 2007 | No CommentsCarbon Disclosure Project London 24-Sep-2007 ‘Climate Disclosure Leadership Index’ launched, President Clinton to speak New York / London — The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a collaboration of over 315 institutional […] -
![Soil Conservation Service of Iceland, Reykjavik, and United Nations University 30 Aug 07 Protecting soils claimed as an immediate fix to counter climate change; 150 world experts meet in Iceland […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/download-3-115x115.jpeg "Restoring soils vital to feed world, forestall climate change: experts")
Restoring soils vital to feed world, forestall climate change: experts
Posted on August 30, 2007 | No CommentsSoil Conservation Service of Iceland, Reykjavik, and United Nations University 30 Aug 07 Protecting soils claimed as an immediate fix to counter climate change; 150 world experts meet in Iceland […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, Paris 20 Jun 07 Renewables shed fringe image — Transactions leap to record $100 billion in 2006, says UNEP study […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/2007-115x115.jpg "Investors flock to renewable energy and efficiency technologies: UN study")
Investors flock to renewable energy and efficiency technologies: UN study
Posted on June 20, 2007 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, Paris 20 Jun 07 Renewables shed fringe image — Transactions leap to record $100 billion in 2006, says UNEP study […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme Risoe Centre on Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development, Denmark 29-Apr-2007 UNEP-led project expands to other developing countries Life for an estimated 100,000 people in poverty-stricken rural […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/A_roadside_tuckshop-115x115.jpg "UN engages banks to light up rural India; Solar loans, energy access transform life for poor")
UN engages banks to light up rural India; Solar loans, energy access transform life for poor
Posted on June 6, 2007 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme Risoe Centre on Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development, Denmark 29-Apr-2007 UNEP-led project expands to other developing countries Life for an estimated 100,000 people in poverty-stricken rural […] -
![19 July 2006 DIVERSITAS, Paris Warning that Earth is on the verge of “a major biodiversity crisis,” 19 of the field’s most distinguished scientists and policy experts today called for […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/watson-115x115.jpg "Titans of biodiversity science call for united, authoritative voice to inform decision-makers")
Titans of biodiversity science call for united, authoritative voice to inform decision-makers
Posted on March 7, 2007 | No Comments19 July 2006 DIVERSITAS, Paris Warning that Earth is on the verge of “a major biodiversity crisis,” 19 of the field’s most distinguished scientists and policy experts today called for […] -
![29 May 06 United Nations Environment Programme / World Bank Without significant gains from energy efficiency efforts, China, India and Brazil within a single human generation (by 2030) will more […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/22_09_32_57_India-china-brazil_H@@IGHT_400_W@@IDTH_610-115x115.jpg "How to cut energy waste in China, India, Brazil said crucial to forestalling climate change")
How to cut energy waste in China, India, Brazil said crucial to forestalling climate change
Posted on May 29, 2006 | No Comments29 May 06 United Nations Environment Programme / World Bank Without significant gains from energy efficiency efforts, China, India and Brazil within a single human generation (by 2030) will more […] -
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South America’s vast Pantanal wetland may become next Everglades, UNU experts warn
Posted on March 21, 2005 | No Comments21 Mar 05 United Nations University South America’s giant Pantanal wetlands, one of the world’s most bio-diverse ecosystems, is at growing risk from intensive peripheral agricultural, industrial and urban development […] -
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Two billion vulnerable to floods by 2050; number expected to double or more in two generations
Posted on June 13, 2004 | No Comments13 Jun 04 United Nations University The number of people worldwide vulnerable to a devastating flood is expected to mushroom to 2 billion by 2050 due to climate change, deforestation, […]