U.S. Rejects UN Sustainable Development Goals
The U.S. under the Trump administration stated that it “rejects and denounces” the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), the key glo [...]
Anti-SDG Sentiment and Actions
There is “no global anti-SDG sentiment, though these are starting to appear in some populist parties in several countries around the world”, so says t [...]
The Role of Green Buildings in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Numerous environmental, social, and economic development challenges are covered under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and green building play [...]
Trump 2.0: An Assault on Science Anywhere is an Assault on Science Everywhere
The Trump administration has launched an unfounded assault on science and initiatives, on research institutions and international organizations and on [...]
Trump Trade War vs Sustainability
A trade war occurs when countries impose tariffs or other barriers on each other’s goods, which can lead to a global conflict that unsettles global tr [...]
IMF Fossil Fuel Subsidies Data: 2023 Update
Globally, fossil fuel subsidies were $7 trillion in 2022 or 7.1% of GDP. Explicit subsidies – the undercharging for supply costs – have more than dou [...]
