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    Month: November 2022

    Nonprofits Need to Practice What They Preach

    ELENA NOVAK “Many people recognize nonprofit work as a way to make a difference, or to work with a team of people whose values align with their…… Read more “Nonprofits Need to Practice What They Preach”

    November 30, 2022December 2, 2022 by youthforsdg

    How California Can Better Serve Homeless Students

    Schools are federally mandated to provide extra support to students experiencing homelessness, but many students—particularly those of color—continue to fall through the cracks in California. BY CLAUDIA BOYD-BARRETT Yenni…… Read more “How California Can Better Serve Homeless Students”

    November 28, 2022December 2, 2022 by youthforsdg

    Loss and damage: Who is responsible when climate change harms the world’s poorest countries?

    Extreme flooding in Pakistan in 2022 affected 33 million people. Akram Shahid/AFP via Getty Images Bethany Tietjen, Tufts University You may be hearing the phrase “loss and…… Read more “Loss and damage: Who is responsible when climate change harms the world’s poorest countries?”

    November 25, 2022 by youthforsdg

    5 ways for Canada to tackle Chinese interference after the Trudeau-Xi showdown

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese President Xi Jinping participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok on Nov. 18, 2022, three days after their…… Read more “5 ways for Canada to tackle Chinese interference after the Trudeau-Xi showdown”

    November 23, 2022November 25, 2022 by youthforsdg

    Composting in Detroit Gets a Boost From the Philippines

    Organizers formed a long-distance partnership to bring composting to their community. Jena BrookerX October 12, 2022 Published in: Yes! Magazine •Next City •The New Humanitarian •Planet Detroit •Bridge Detroit On a…… Read more “Composting in Detroit Gets a Boost From the Philippines”

    November 21, 2022November 25, 2022 by youthforsdg

    What Nigeria Can Teach Us About China’s Belt and Road

    Each country must exercise agency to fully capture the benefits of the BRI. So far, Nigeria hasn’t. By Tola Amusan China’s presence in Africa has sparked widespread debate…… Read more “What Nigeria Can Teach Us About China’s Belt and Road”

    November 18, 2022November 15, 2022 by youthforsdg

    Greece: Energy companies must give up 90 percent of their extra profits to cover electricity costs for citizens

    by Kontrast.at Energy and power companies are among the biggest beneficiaries of the current crisis. Bills are skyrocketing for the population, while energy suppliers are making billions…… Read more “Greece: Energy companies must give up 90 percent of their extra profits to cover electricity costs for citizens”

    November 16, 2022November 15, 2022 by youthforsdg

    Going Beyond Charity: How Businesses Can Achieve Permanent Sustainability

    BY MARJORIE KELLY Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, his spouse and two adult children announced that they will be giving away the ownership of their company which is…… Read more “Going Beyond Charity: How Businesses Can Achieve Permanent Sustainability”

    November 14, 2022November 15, 2022 by youthforsdg

    Young Farmers Can Help the US Meet Its Climate Goals. Is Washington Listening?

    A new survey shows that 86% of US farmers under 40 practice regenerative agriculture. But many — especially farmers of color — struggle to access land and…… Read more “Young Farmers Can Help the US Meet Its Climate Goals. Is Washington Listening?”

    November 10, 2022 by youthforsdg

    Fast Fashion Is an Environmental Catastrophe. Is Composting Your Clothes the Solution?

    A slate of brands are marketing clothing that they say can break down in your backyard. Bridget ShirvellX October 7, 2022 Published in: Fast Company •Discover Magazine When…… Read more “Fast Fashion Is an Environmental Catastrophe. Is Composting Your Clothes the Solution?”

    November 8, 2022November 10, 2022 by youthforsdg

    Light pollution policy: don’t forget the birds

    Shanghai’s environmental regulations now cover light, but scientific measures to reduce its impact on migratory birds and other wildlife are still needed The central Shanghai district of…… Read more “Light pollution policy: don’t forget the birds”

    November 7, 2022November 10, 2022 by youthforsdg

    Adapting China to extreme weather

    Climate adaptation of industry and infrastructure is a matter of national concern after extreme weather battered China’s manufacturing centres this summer <img src="https://cdn.chinadialogue.net/content/uploads/2022/10/19093902/Beijiang-Park-partially-flooded_Alamy_2JDMXP1-scaled.jpg&quot; alt="A park flooded by…… Read more “Adapting China to extreme weather”

    November 4, 2022October 31, 2022 by youthforsdg

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    Global Impacts (GI) is an untraditional think tank determined to gather information, data, and stories that impact our perception of current global sustainable development. We hope to work with governments, enterprises and civil societies to find out latest situation of global sustainable development, and therefore design solutions to address existing challenges.

    As a crowd-sourcing initiative, we welcome anyone on this planet to document what you witness regarding latest trend of global sustainable development and submit to us for publication. We would pick qualified pieces to share with others.

    Join us for safeguarding our planet and making positive impacts.

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