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NEWS: In Spain, tobacco companies to be billed for cleaning up cigarette butts—the most common form of marine plastic pollution. theguardian.com/world/2023/jan…

Over half of the world’s GDP is at risk from biodiversity loss. $44 trillion of economic value generation – over _half_ the _world's_ total _GDP_ – is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services. 🌱 #COP15 @unbiodiversity @wef

Victoria has experienced its coldest summer temperature on record, with Mt Hotham recording -5.4C. Meanwhile, bushfires threaten homes in WA and more severe thunderstorms are forecast for QLD’s Central Coast. This is what climate change looks like. news.com.au/technology/env…

According to Accenture, a consultancy, around one-third of the world’s 2,000 biggest firms by revenue now have publicly stated net-zero goals. Of those, however, 93% have no chance of achieving their targets without doing much more than they are... economist.com/business/2022/…

For this past year's #EarthDay2022, 🌏artists 🎨 from around the world inspire climate action in the new virtual exhibit Re-Connections #InKinshipWithNature: bit.ly/3JBK7tq #ecoartspace2022 #UNexhibits

Here at home, climate change is worsening extreme weather events and disrupting Australian sport. Some of Australia's high profile athletes, such as @patcummins30, @Bronte_Campbell and @DavidPocock have called for greater climate action. climatecouncil.org.au/resources/game…

Roughly 75-80% of the equipment in a typical commercial kitchen is powered by gas. @Microsoft created a first-of-its-kind, all-electric kitchen that includes an electric wok (which ranks 60% less in energy costs than one used with natural gas!).

To achieve the SDGs by 2030, we need: ✅ Ambition ✅ Commitment ✅ Action Do you have an ongoing initiative to accelerate the implementation of the #SDGs? Register your commitment here ➡ sdgs.un.org/partnerships/a…

Climate Change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels is supercharging our weather systems. Do you know if your area is at risk? Check out our Climate Risk Map to find out. climatecouncil.org.au/resources/clim…