What is the global movement for sustainable lifestyles

Ylva Rylander UN Environment, UnSchool and thousands of individuals are amplifying calls to action for sustainable lifestyles globally, through the digital challenge “15 Ways in 15 Days.” The challenge outlines everyday lifestyle swaps that individuals can make to support the growing shift toward global sustainable living. UN Environment, a partner in the Sustainable Lifestyles and Education Programme,… Continue reading What is the global movement for sustainable lifestyles

Ozone air pollution, kills a million every year

New research links long-term exposure to ozone air pollution with one million premature deaths per year due to respiratory diseases, which is  125 % more than previous estimates. A new article published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives quantifies the global impact of long-term ozone exposure on respiratory mortality. It finds that in 2010, long-term outdoor exposure… Continue reading Ozone air pollution, kills a million every year