New York bans mini toiletry bottles from hotels, saving tons of plastic from the ocean
New York is the second state to ban the use of plastic toiletry bottles, set to take effect starting in 2024.
TEDTalks – The energy Africa needs to develop and fight climate change
In this perspective-shifting talk, energy researcher Rose M. Mutiso makes the case for prioritizing Africa’s needs with what’s left of the world’s carbon budget, to foster growth and equitably achieve a smaller global carbon footprint.
This talk was presented at an official TED conference.
Source: TED
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