Environment News and Press Releases

Environment

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FedEx Advances Climate Resilience in Vietnam Through Tree Planting and Mangrove Restoration: 8/25/2026 11:08:47 AM; Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, brought together team members and community partners through two conservation initiatives in southern Vietnam, planting 100 trees in Ho Chi Minh City and supporting the restoration of one hectare of mangrove forest in Vinh Long Province.
Community partnerships and social impact drive Coca-Cola HBC’s water stewardship: 8/25/2026 10:45:19 AM; Water stewardship is a core part of our sustainability strategy and an important part of our approach to sustainability leadership across our business and value chain.
Greenpeace voice alarm over verdict on human trafficking onboard fishing vessel, call for justice: 8/25/2026 10:07:09 AM; Today, Taiwan’s Kaohsiung District Court found the captain and chief officer not guilty in a case involving allegations of human trafficking and labor exploitation aboard Da Wang, a Taiwanese-owned, Vanuatu-flagged tuna fishing vessel that exported its fish globally.
WWF: Potential ‘super El Niño’ could trigger cascading crises for people and nature: 8/25/2026 10:01:36 AM; Governments, businesses and communities must urgently step up preparations for a potentially record-breaking ‘super El Niño’, or risk devastating and long-lasting impacts on people’s lives and livelihoods, WWF warned today.
Arup secures double win at MalaysiaGBC Leadership in Sustainability Awards 2026: 8/25/2026 9:56:44 AM; Arup has received two accolades at the MalaysiaGBC Leadership in Sustainability Awards 2026, recognising both its organisational leadership and its work to improve the environmental performance of Malaysia’s growing digital infrastructure.
AECOM and bd infrastructure appointed environmental advisors for Australia’s High Speed Rail: 8/25/2026 9:48:47 AM; AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, in partnership with lead partner bd infrastructure and specialist consultants Biosis, Artefact Heritage, and IRIS Visual Planning + Design, has been appointed the Environmental Planning and Assessment Advisor role for the Development Phase of the Australian Government’s Newcastle to Sydney High Speed Rail project.
Airbnb commits $1 million to environmental protection in Washington: 8/24/2026 6:08:14 PM; Key Takeaways • Airbnb is investing $1 million in environmental protection initiatives across Washington State—the company’s largest commitment to Washington communities to date.
Protecting Workers in Puerto Rico from Ototoxic Chemicals and Noise to Prevent Hearing Loss: 8/24/2026 2:00:17 PM; A recent bulletin from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) warns that millions of workers are exposed to chemicals that may damage hearing, particularly when combined with excessive workplace noise.
UN land talks accelerating action in rangelands but need to plug USD 278 billion financing gap to turn ambition into impact: 8/24/2026 9:50:44 AM; At UNCCD COP17’s halfway point, negotiators have made strides in advancing action in grasslands, savannahs and rangelands, providing potential for a formal decision during this COP that can catalyse investment, multistakeholder action and legal frameworks to protect, sustainably manage and restore these once-overlooked and underfunded landscapes.
EPA Releases New Guidance to Reduce Lead Exposure in Drinking Water, Protect American Children: 8/21/2026 2:30:43 PM; Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released guidance to help drinking water systems that are working to keep their communities safe from lead.
Back-to-School with The Angel Heart: Helping Children Discover the Power of Love, Feelings, and Curiosity: 8/21/2026 1:16:04 PM; As children head back to school, families and educators are preparing for more than a new academic year. The return to the classroom is also an opportunity to help children build confidence, express their feelings, develop empathy, and approach the world with curiosity.
WEEE need to talk about prevention to fix Europe’s e-waste rules: 8/20/2026 10:20:14 AM; Europe is buying and discarding more electronics than ever. As the EU prepares to revise its electronic waste rules, environmental and social organisations are calling for a fundamental shift: from managing ever-growing quantities of waste to preventing it in the first place.
FedEx and RE-THINK Join Forces Again to Protect Linkou’s Coastline: 8/20/2026 9:00:58 AM; Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, once again partnered with the RE-THINK Environmental Education Association on August 15 to host the “2026 FedEx x RE-THINK Beach Cleanup” at Linkou North Jetty Beach in New Taipei City.
Beyond Forecasting: Strengthening Pakistan’s Flood Early Warning System for Local Action: 8/20/2026 8:58:12 AM; Pakistan stands on the frontline of climate change. From devastating riverine floods to increasingly frequent flash floods, hill torrents, urban flooding, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), communities across the country are facing a new generation of rapidly evolving hazards.
Tencent Details Progress Toward Carbon Neutrality Goals and Outlines AI-Era Priorities: 8/20/2026 5:42:58 AM; Introducing Our Carbon Neutrality Mid-Term Report Tencent published its Carbon Neutrality Mid-Term Report and launched an accompanying interactive microsite, sharing its progress to date and pathway toward achieving carbon neutrality across its own operations and supply chain by 2030.
ReadersMagnet to Exhibit Aurea Pearson’s “Discovering Our Inca Princess” at the Book Festival at Printers Row, Chicago: 8/19/2026 5:23:59 PM; Family connections and the wonders of history take center stage in Aurea Pearson ’s “Discovering Our Inca Princess.” This heartfelt work is among the titles that the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will proudly display at an upcoming book festival at Printers Row in Chicago.
Meet Four Communities Where The Coca‑Cola Foundation is Expanding Access to Safe Water: 8/19/2026 11:53:50 AM; What does it take to bring safe drinking water to a village where the nearest water source is miles away? From the Navajo Nation in the United States to rural Uzbekistan, The Coca‑Cola Foundation supports trusted organizations working in last-mile communities to expand rural water access.
New Analysis Finds Municipal Bond Disclosures Leave Investors in the Dark: 8/19/2026 10:03:39 AM; A new first-of-its-kind report from Ceres finds that municipal bond disclosures are not consistently providing investors with the information they need to assess and price climate-related financial risks, including those associated with extreme weather.
Tracking the Next Wave of State Food Waste Policy in 2026: 8/19/2026 8:53:49 AM; ReFED and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic actively monitor legislative developments related to reducing food loss and waste.
National Wellness Month Highlights the Importance of Healthy Indoor Environments in Puerto Rico: 8/18/2026 3:44:45 PM; Every August, National Wellness Month highlights the importance of self-care, healthy routines, and everyday choices that support overall well-being.