Since the first day of President Donald Trump’s second term, three little words keep coming up. In one of his first executive orders, the president instructed agencies to terminate the so-called “Green New Deal,” which he has described as “ridiculous” and “incredibly wasteful.” The administration’s disdain for the concept is clear, with Trump and press
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Hotel Sustainability Claims: A Risk of Greenwashing and Information Overload
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After US retreat, countries clash over who should make up Green Climate Fund shortfall
At the first board meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) since President Donald Trump cancelled $4 billion in US pledges to it, countries sparred this week over who should plug the gap. Board members representing Germany and Sweden encouraged governments outside the GCF’s existing contributor base – such as high-income developing nations – to
Tinubu approves relocation of Ikoyi, Agodi, 27 other Prisons
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 custodial centres across the country. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this while commissioning 39 mini Green Maria operational vehicles and five bullet resistance guard booths at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) headquarters in Abuja on Friday. “In terms of the relocation of our correctional
Federal Gov’t Approves Relocation Of 29 Custodial Centres
The Federal Government has approved the relocation of 29 out of Nigeria’s 256 Custodial Centres due to rapid urbanisation. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the commissioning of 39 mini-Green Maria for transporting inmates to and from court, along with five bullet-resistant guard booths at the Nigeria Correctional
Wheat Popping Higher at Midday
The wheat market is trading firmer on Friday, with contracts in the green across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are up 3 to 4 cents so far on the day. KC HRW futures are back up 3 to 4 cents as well on the session. MPLS spring wheat is steady so far at midday. March
The Hydrogen Stream: Spanish government allocates €1.2 billion for renewable H2 clusters
The Spanish government allocated €1.2 billion ($1.26 billion) for seven green hydrogen clusters concentrated in Aragon and Andalusia. Meanwhile, an EU consortium started its work to develop diagnostic and monitoring tools for water electrolyzers. February 21, 2025 Sergio Matalucci Image: pv magazine The Spanish government has published the provisional call for grants for large renewable
Best Organic Mattresses 2025
To find the best organic mattresses made with certified natural materials, we tested more than 20 options (plus over 100 traditional mattresses) and researched countless more. Of all the beds we’ve seen, the Avocado Green mattress impressed us most with its hefty lineup of sustainability and safety certifications, plus it excels at providing pressure relief
Dagenham BTR plans come together
CGI of what is planned for Dagenham GreenThe Hill Group, Peabody and Goodstone Living are coming together to develop 360 build-to-rent (BTR) apartments. The three blocks, ranging from 14 to 18 storeys, will form part of the first phase of the regeneration of the former Ford stamping plant site in Dagenham, where a mixed-use neighbourhood
Wyoming Highway Tunnel Partially Reopens After Deadly Fire, 26-Car Crash
The eastbound lanes of the Green River Tunnel in Southwest Wyoming opened to head-to-head traffic on February 20, six days after a multi-car crash started a fire in the westbound tunnel that killed three people and injured 18. The Wyoming Department of Transportation said its engineers were confident in the structural integrity of the eastbound