Strong Climate Denial Groups at UN Climate Talks Spark Concerns
Over 160 industry groups, think tanks, and PR agencies with a history of climate denial have scored access to the UN climate talks in Dubai.
UN Declares 2023 as Potentially Warmest Year on Record, Urges Climate Action at COP28
The United Nations has declared that 2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record, with global temperatures rising 1.4 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
UN's FAO to Advocate Meat Reduction for Climate Action at COP28, Facing Industry Opposition
The United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) is set to release a global food systems' roadmap during the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, which will recommend Western countries, including the United States, to reduce their meat consumption as part of efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Fossil Fuel Giants on Track to Double Production, Exceed Climate Thresholds, UN-Backed Report Warns
A United Nations-backed report reveals that major fossil fuel-producing countries, including the United States, Russia, and Saudi Arabia, are on course to produce twice the amount of fossil fuels that exceed critical global warming thresholds by the end of this decade.
UN Report Warns of Impending Global Tipping Points with Irreversible Consequences
A United Nations report highlights that humanity is approaching multiple critical "tipping points" that could result in irreversible ecological and institutional system disruptions.
The Expiration of the Black Sea Grain Deal
The expiration of the Black Sea grain deal, which allowed Ukraine to export grain via the Black Sea, is a significant development with implications for global food prices and the World Food Programme (WFP).
The UN Plans to Commence Deep-Sea Mining Operations this Summer
Companies interested in mining the ocean floor can now submit applications to the International Seabed Authority starting in July, following approval of the controversial practice despite significant pushback.
Commercial ships receive modified underwater noise guidelines from UN agency
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.
Russia has officially pulled out of the UN-brokered grain agreement
The Ukrainian Grain Corridor, originally made possible with the assistance of the neighboring country Turkey and the United Nations is no more.
Shipping industry to ensure difficult, radical change under new climate regulations
The shipping industry is no stranger to disruptions or change, especially after the past several years.
Ukraine says Russia is not allowing full grain capacity
Ukraine has accused Russia of blocking seven vessels carrying grain from sailing to Asia and Europe, despite the Black Sea grain deal implemented by the United Nations.
UN’s FAO is fighting to protect food and agriculture from invasive species
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is fighting to protect food and agriculture from invasive species after pointing off that climate change and international trade are putting the earth at serious risk.
UN says Ukraine grain exports will increase quickly
Ukraine grain exports are finally on the up and up.
UN deal secures more corn shipments through Black Sea
Corn shipments continue to leave Ukraine ports after the UN deal brokered between Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine takes effect.
Istanbul shipping coordination center proposed between Russia and Ukraine
The southern port city of Odessa, Turkey is seizing an opportunity - establishing a new shipping coordination center in Istanbul.
Grain export agreement brokered between Ukraine and Russia
Grain exports are set to return to the Ukrainian Black Sea after the deal has been struck between the country and invading Russia.
Ships traveling through “Ukraine Grain Corridor” struggle to get insured
Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and the United Nations are gathering this week to sign a deal meant to guarantee the safe passage of grain from Ukraine across the Black Sea.
Keeping the planet healthy: how can trucking and logistics help?
With GHG emissions regulations being tightened by the UN climate summit, supply chain markets are searching for new ways to enhance their “clean energy” goals.