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![UNITAR, Bonn, and International Telecommunication Union, Geneva A record 62 million tonnes (Mt) of e-waste was produced in 2022, Up 82% from 2010; On track to rise another 32%, to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Accra-2023-©-Bénédicte-Kurzen-Fondation-Carmignac--scaled.jpeg "Electronic waste generation rising 5 times faster than recycling: UN")
Electronic waste generation rising 5 times faster than recycling: UN
Posted on March 20, 2024 | No CommentsUNITAR, Bonn, and International Telecommunication Union, Geneva A record 62 million tonnes (Mt) of e-waste was produced in 2022, Up 82% from 2010; On track to rise another 32%, to […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![UN University / UNITAR, Bonn Electronic waste generated in the Commonwealth of Independent States + Georgia rose by 50% between 2010 and 2019, roughly the world average, but overall just […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-17-at-5.58.34-PM.png "E-waste in former Soviet countries jumps ~50% in a decade; just 3.2% collected, treated")
E-waste in former Soviet countries jumps ~50% in a decade; just 3.2% collected, treated
Posted on November 24, 2021 | No CommentsUN University / UNITAR, Bonn Electronic waste generated in the Commonwealth of Independent States + Georgia rose by 50% between 2010 and 2019, roughly the world average, but overall just […] -
![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 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 Convention on Biodiversity, Montreal Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 report outlines 8 major transitions needed to slow, then halt nature’s accelerating decline Final report card on Aichi Biodiversity Targets, set […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/09_Pongo-abelii-Joel-Sartore-National-Geographic-Photo-Ark_2749735-115x115.jpg "Nature: Humanity at a crossroads, UN warns in new Global Biodiversity Outlook report")
Nature: Humanity at a crossroads, UN warns in new Global Biodiversity Outlook report
Posted on September 15, 2020 | No CommentsUN Convention on Biodiversity, Montreal Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 report outlines 8 major transitions needed to slow, then halt nature’s accelerating decline Final report card on Aichi Biodiversity Targets, set […] -
![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 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 […] -
![UNU / World Economic Forum, Geneva Joint report: Technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution show huge potential and could lead to “dematerialization”, better product tracking, take-back and recycling, and products […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/191047_web-1-115x115.jpg "United Nations, World Economic Forum and partners unite to address e-waste")
United Nations, World Economic Forum and partners unite to address e-waste
Posted on January 24, 2019 | No CommentsUNU / World Economic Forum, Geneva Joint report: Technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution show huge potential and could lead to “dematerialization”, better product tracking, take-back and recycling, and products […] -
![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 […] -
![IPBES, Bonn 26 March, 2018 Main cause of species loss; driver of the migration of millions of people by 2050 In landmark 3-year assessment report, 100+ experts outline costs, dangers […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/shutterstock_133402562_preview-1-115x115.jpeg "Worsening worldwide land degradation now ‘critical,’ undermining well-being of 3.2 billion people")
Worsening worldwide land degradation now ‘critical,’ undermining well-being of 3.2 billion people
Posted on March 26, 2018 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn 26 March, 2018 Main cause of species loss; driver of the migration of millions of people by 2050 In landmark 3-year assessment report, 100+ experts outline costs, dangers […] -
![IPBES, Bonn 23 March 2018 Human well-being at risk; Landmark reports highlight options to protect and restore nature and its vital contributions to people Biodiversity — the essential variety of life […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/biodiversity_NationalGeographic_1372524.adapt_.1900.1-115x115.jpg "IPBES: Biodiversity and nature’s contributions continue dangerous decline, scientists warn")
IPBES: Biodiversity and nature’s contributions continue dangerous decline, scientists warn
Posted on March 23, 2018 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn 23 March 2018 Human well-being at risk; Landmark reports highlight options to protect and restore nature and its vital contributions to people Biodiversity — the essential variety of life […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 – International Human Dimensions Programme, Bonn; UN Environment Programme, Nairobi; UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development 9-DEC-2014 New perspective on growth of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2c0h554.bild_-115x115.jpg "Inclusive Wealth Index shows more than half of countries ‘consuming beyond their means’")
Inclusive Wealth Index shows more than half of countries ‘consuming beyond their means’
Posted on December 9, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – International Human Dimensions Programme, Bonn; UN Environment Programme, Nairobi; UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development 9-DEC-2014 New perspective on growth of […] -
![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 […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water Environment and Health, Canada Global Environmental Facility IW:LEARN, Slovakia 25 July 2013 Sharing Nile’s vital flow through 11 nations, water in Arab region, spread of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/355x255_2429-115x115.jpeg "Managing shared waters: Treasury of papers helps capture 20 years of lessons")
Managing shared waters: Treasury of papers helps capture 20 years of lessons
Posted on July 25, 2013 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water Environment and Health, Canada Global Environmental Facility IW:LEARN, Slovakia 25 July 2013 Sharing Nile’s vital flow through 11 nations, water in Arab region, spread of […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur 21-Feb-2012 ‘Conditions right for important reform of environmental governance’ With environmental […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/photo-of-Gigiri-115x115.jpg "Create effective new global environmental agency, ministers urged")
Create effective new global environmental agency, ministers urged
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsOffice of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur 21-Feb-2012 ‘Conditions right for important reform of environmental governance’ With environmental […] -
![United Nations University, Solving the E-waste Problem initiative 30-Oct-2011 Tests at a school beside an informal electronic waste salvage site in Ghana’s capital Accra reveal contamination due to lead, cadmium and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Empa_eWaste_Ghana_28-115x115.jpg "High toxic levels found at school, market neighboring informal e-waste salvage site in Africa")
High toxic levels found at school, market neighboring informal e-waste salvage site in Africa
Posted on October 30, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Solving the E-waste Problem initiative 30-Oct-2011 Tests at a school beside an informal electronic waste salvage site in Ghana’s capital Accra reveal contamination due to lead, cadmium and […] -
![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 […] -
![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 – […] -
![Diversitas, Paris 17-Feb-2011 How should a new ‘IPCC for biodiversity’ work? Leading world scientists offer prescription In the journal Science this week, leading scientists say the new “IPCC for biodiversity” […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/image1-115x115.jpg "Put Government Policy Options Through a Science Test First, Leading Biodiversity Experts Urge")
Put Government Policy Options Through a Science Test First, Leading Biodiversity Experts Urge
Posted on February 17, 2011 | No CommentsDiversitas, Paris 17-Feb-2011 How should a new ‘IPCC for biodiversity’ work? Leading world scientists offer prescription In the journal Science this week, leading scientists say the new “IPCC for biodiversity” […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Division of Technology Industry and Economics Paris 15-Jul-2010 In 2009, for the second year in a row, both the US and Europe added more power […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/reportdetailglobal-115x115.jpg "Reports detail global investment and other trends in green energy")
Reports detail global investment and other trends in green energy
Posted on July 16, 2010 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Division of Technology Industry and Economics Paris 15-Jul-2010 In 2009, for the second year in a row, both the US and Europe added more power […] -
![22-Feb-2010 United Nations University, Tokyo / United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi Rocketing sales of cell phones, gadgets, appliances forecast in China, India, elsewhere Sales of electronic products in countries like China […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Informal-e-waste-recycling-China-7-photo-credit-StEP-EMPA-115x115.jpg "Urgent need to prepare developing countries for surge in e-wastes: UN")
Urgent need to prepare developing countries for surge in e-wastes: UN
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No Comments22-Feb-2010 United Nations University, Tokyo / United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi Rocketing sales of cell phones, gadgets, appliances forecast in China, India, elsewhere Sales of electronic products in countries like China […] -
![Diversitas, Paris Economists, assigning values to ‘ecosystem services,’ report staggering totals and rates of return on investment Experts concluding the global DIVERSITAS biodiversity conference today in Cape Town described preliminary […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PavanSukhdev-e1492092526528-115x115.jpg "What are Coral Reef Services Worth? $130,000 to $1.2 Million per Hectare, per Year: Experts")
What are Coral Reef Services Worth? $130,000 to $1.2 Million per Hectare, per Year: Experts
Posted on October 16, 2009 | No CommentsDiversitas, Paris Economists, assigning values to ‘ecosystem services,’ report staggering totals and rates of return on investment Experts concluding the global DIVERSITAS biodiversity conference today in Cape Town described preliminary […] -
![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 […] -
![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 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 […] -
![United Nations University, Tokyo The degradation of mountain ecosystems – home to 600 million people and the source of water for more than half the world’s population – threatens to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hintereisferner2006091201_A_Lambrecht_WGMS.jpg "Mountain Ecosystems Endangered: War, exploitation and pollution threaten freshwater source for half of world’s population")
Mountain Ecosystems Endangered: War, exploitation and pollution threaten freshwater source for half of world’s population
Posted on January 27, 2002 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Tokyo The degradation of mountain ecosystems – home to 600 million people and the source of water for more than half the world’s population – threatens to […] -
![United Nations University 27 Oct 2000 Thousands of human casualties and tens of billions of dollars in economic damage will continue to befall the world’s developing countries every two to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/fig23s-115x115.jpg "Lessons From the 1997-98 El Nino: Once Burned, Twice Shy?")
Lessons From the 1997-98 El Nino: Once Burned, Twice Shy?
Posted on October 27, 2000 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 27 Oct 2000 Thousands of human casualties and tens of billions of dollars in economic damage will continue to befall the world’s developing countries every two to […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi Pachamama, Our Earth, Our Future, is launched as educational guide for youth to environmental problems, solutions The Earth’s condition is deteriorating in nearly every category, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/51YYA-DoBOL._AC_SY400_-115x115.jpg "Environmental Crisis As Seen By World Youth: “Don’t Treat Earth As Poorly As Parents Have”")
Environmental Crisis As Seen By World Youth: “Don’t Treat Earth As Poorly As Parents Have”
Posted on October 26, 1999 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi Pachamama, Our Earth, Our Future, is launched as educational guide for youth to environmental problems, solutions The Earth’s condition is deteriorating in nearly every category, […] -
![United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi Today, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launches Global Environment Outlook 2000 (GEO-2000) – the most authoritative assessment ever of the environmental crisis facing humanity […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GEO-2000-115x115.jpg "Global Biodiversity Outlook 2000: UNEP launches definitive study of global environmental crisis – concludes time is running out")
Global Biodiversity Outlook 2000: UNEP launches definitive study of global environmental crisis – concludes time is running out
Posted on September 15, 1999 | No CommentsUnited Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi Today, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launches Global Environment Outlook 2000 (GEO-2000) – the most authoritative assessment ever of the environmental crisis facing humanity […] -
![World Commission on Forests and Sustainable Development The world can satisfy its material needs from forests without jeopardizing their ecological services, says the World Commission on Forests and Sustainable Development, […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ola-115x115.jpg "Blueprint to Solve Global Forest Crisis Presented by Top World Leaders World Commission Proposes New Political Structure to Save World’s Forests")
Blueprint to Solve Global Forest Crisis Presented by Top World Leaders World Commission Proposes New Political Structure to Save World’s Forests
Posted on April 19, 1999 | No CommentsWorld Commission on Forests and Sustainable Development The world can satisfy its material needs from forests without jeopardizing their ecological services, says the World Commission on Forests and Sustainable Development, […] -
![United Nations University, Tokyo 18 March 1999 Clean, safe water can be brought to the 1.4 billion people around the world without it for as little as $50 per person, which […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/waterlifetap-114x115.jpg "Unsafe Water: 3.3 Billion Illnesses and 5.3 Million Deaths Yearly Price Tab for Safe Water $50 to $105 Per Person")
Unsafe Water: 3.3 Billion Illnesses and 5.3 Million Deaths Yearly Price Tab for Safe Water $50 to $105 Per Person
Posted on March 18, 1999 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Tokyo 18 March 1999 Clean, safe water can be brought to the 1.4 billion people around the world without it for as little as $50 per person, which […]