Sustainable practices in construction require advanced planning and commitment, but they’re well worth the trouble for the health of the environment. One of the best construction practices people can use is switching over to green materials. That’s why knowing the green materials you can use in construction can be so helpful.
Bamboo
One of the more popular construction materials, especially for hardwood floors, is bamboo. This tough plant grows quickly and can withstand wear similarly to many other woods. This is why so many people use it in their construction projects.
Plastic Lumber
Many people worry when switching to a new sustainable material such as plastic lumber, wondering if it can withstand the same conditions as other materials. But plastic lumber is just as good as regular lumber. With a durability comparable to that of wood lumber, plastic lumber can cut down on plastic waste around the world, saving communities and the environment from a lot of harm.
Cork
A highly renewable source that doesn’t harm the trees from which it’s harvested, cork is a popular construction material used mostly for floors. Cork is easy to recycle, and it produces little to no toxic waste. Even when tossed out, cork is fully biodegradable, so it will break down safely in the environment.
Recycled Steel
If you can’t reduce or reuse, the best thing to do is recycle your materials into something else. Recycled steel is the most recycled material in the world. Switching your materials over to recycled steel can reduce environmental damage from the production of new steel and prevent waste.
These are a few of the green materials you can use in construction. Switching out any of your materials for one of these alternatives can really benefit the environment. Each has massive effects on the environment and are well worth the switch when possible. Additionally, they can improve public opinion of your company as you turn toward green products.
As Co-Chair of the UN Secretary-General’s SDG Advocates group, Prime Minister Mia Mottley sits down with the UN to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals, climate action, and financing for sustainable development.
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Published: 25th Jun 2022 01:00:11 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Ocean Conference No Single Use Plastic | United Nations
There could be more plastic than fish in the ocean by the year 2050 – and a United Nations Conference convening in Lisbon bans all single-use plastic at the venue in Lisbon as part of a push for sustainability there.
The Altice Arena has made a strong commitment to preventing waste and employing recycling, according to spokeswoman Felipa Nascimento.
As some 8,000 participants head there for the UN Ocean Conference, she
describes how the venue is using carpet made from old textiles, water stations instead of single-use plastic bottles, and recyclable.
“It’s work, but we believe it’s work that has to be done,” she says.
The Conference convenes in Lisbon from 27 June to 1 July 2022.
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Published: 24th Jun 2022 07:39:22 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Secretary-General/Trips, Deputy Secretary-General & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (24 June)
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Secretary-General/Trips
- Deputy Secretary-General
- Global Food Security Ministerial Conference
- Internal Displacement
- Women in Diplomacy
- Ukraine
- Ethiopia
- Central African Republic
- Mali
- Micronesia
- Libya
SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRIPS
Next week, the Secretary-General’s focus will be on the environment and biodiversity and how they have both been impacted by climate change.
He just landed in Lisbon, a few hours ago, which is the site of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference.
On Sunday, the Secretary-General will address and engage with youths at the UN Ocean Conference Youth and Innovation Forum, alongside the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. He will be present at the Conference opening ceremony which takes place on Monday, and there he will be joined by the leaders of the two co-hosting nations – that is Portugal’s President Sousa and Kenya, the second co-hosting nation. President Uhuru Kenyatta will also be in attendance.
The Ocean Conference aims to incentivize action to propel much needed science-based innovation solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action.
At the Conference, the Secretary-General will stress that we face an “Ocean Emergency” and that we must turn the tide. He is expected to focus on issues related to the need to invest in sustainable ocean economies for food, renewable energy and livelihoods, and the need to protect the oceans, and the people whose lives and livelihoods depend on them, from the impacts of climate change.
The Secretary-General is expected back New York on Tuesday 28 June.
Then on Friday, 1 July, he will head to Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, for the 43rd Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM – the Caribbean Community. The Secretary-General will attend the opening ceremony of the CARICOM summit on July 3rd.
The Caribbean region is among the world’s hardest hit by worsening climate impacts, despite having contributed among the least to the problem, due to very low emissions.
In March, the IPCC designated the Caribbean region as highly climate-vulnerable, meaning its people are 15 times more likely to die of climate impacts.
During the Conference, the Secretary-General will discuss his recent announcement that the UN will work to ensure that all people on Earth are covered by early warning systems within five years, that is up from 6 in 10 people now.
In the face of severe climate challenges, and with very scarce resources, the Caribbean region is taking vital steps to build climate resilience, which the Secretary-General will observe first-hand during his stay in Suriname. He will visit an indigenous community in the rainforest, to learn more about harnessing indigenous knowledge to help adapt to climate impacts.
He will also underscore the importance of nature-based climate solutions during a visit to a coastal mangrove site, where he will witness the Suriname coastline’s susceptibility to flooding, which has been heightened by sea level rise and extreme weather events resulting from the climate crisis.
We expect the Secretary-General back in New York on July 4th.
DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL
The Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, continues her stay in Kigali, where she attended the official opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting hosted by Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda. She also attended an interactive event hosted by the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland.
Ms. Mohammed had a meeting with President [Uhuru]Kenyatta of Kenya during which she updated him on the work of the Global Crisis Response Group and discussed efforts to advance sustainable development and durable peace in the East African region. She also had discussions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada who is a co-chair of the SDGs Advocates.
In the afternoon, the Deputy Secretary-General visited the ArtRwanda Ubuhanzi Incubation Center, which is a UN-supported nationwide talent search project aiming at identifying and supporting the young and talented Rwandans within the creative arts industry.
Tomorrow, she will continue her discussions with the participating leaders, including President Kagame.
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Published: 24th Jun 2022 06:21:03 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: "Listen to the people's voice & the sound of nature" #SaveOurOcean #Shorts
António Guterres ahead of the of the Ocean Conference in Lisbon.
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
The UN has evolved over the years to keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
But one thing has stayed the same: it remains the one place on Earth where all the world’s nations can gather together, discuss common problems, and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity.
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Published: 24th Jun 2022 05:54:03 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: UN Chief at Ocean Conference 2022: Call to Action | United Nations
The ocean bears the brunt of the three planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
But the ocean can also be our biggest ally in responding to these threats.
The ocean generates half the oxygen we need and absorbs a quarter of all carbon dioxide emissions.
It is not just the lungs of the planet but also its largest carbon sink.
The ocean is the primary regulator of the global climate and provides billions of people with food and livelihoods.
The science is clear: we, humans are responsible for ocean problems – overfishing, coral bleaching, pollution – so we have to provide the solutions.
We need new technologies, for example to harness renewable energy from the ocean – and we need nature-based solutions, such as protecting and restoring mangroves and seagrasses.
We need global partnerships and investments.
Enhanced ocean observation and the collection of ocean data are paramount to understanding humanity’s impacts on the ocean.
I am counting on the scientific community, technological experts, governments and young people to provide solutions that will usher in a new future.
The Covid-19 pandemic has pulled back the curtain on inequality in our world.
Ocean issues may seem far from questions of human rights, women’s equality and justice – but these are actually all linked to the blue economy.
When we protect the ocean, we are addressing the defining issues of our times, from food security and poverty, to climate change.
This year’s Ocean Conference in Lisbon is a call to action and a stage to showcase commitment for a sustainable blue economy that can create jobs while protecting the planet.
It can provide political momentum for the implementation of the global agreement on harmful fishery subsidies that will hopefully be adopted under World Trade Organization this year.
It can also mobilize ambition to define an ambitious new legal instrument on plastics pollution.
Let us listen to the people’s voices and the sound of nature. They deserve meaningful action.
I have a special appeal for the youth: hold us to our promises. Challenge us to do better. Demand that this Conference is a turning point in humanity’s relationship with the ocean.
#SaveOurOcean
Published: 24th Jun 2022 04:00:33 By: United Nations
CNN Video: Gun safety bill leaves loophole for domestic abusers in dating relationships
Experts say the "boyfriend loophole" included in the newly passed bipartisan gun safety safety bill isn't fully closed. CNN's Jake Tapper explains. #CNN #News
Published: 25th Jun 2022 12:00:24 By: CNN
CNN Video: CNN commentator challenged on her religion and abortion stance. See her response
CNN political commentators Jonah Goldberg, Karen Finney, CNN legal analyst Joan Biskupic and CNN senior political correspondent Abby Phillip join CNN’s Jake Tapper to debate the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. #CNN #News
Published: 24th Jun 2022 10:25:19 By: CNN
CNN Video: Roe v. Wade is overturned. How does this affect you?
President Joe Biden said "the health and life of women in this nation are now at risk" after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion. #CNN #News
Published: 24th Jun 2022 05:00:36 By: CNN
BBC News Video: How Thailand went from war on drugs to cannabis curries - BBC News
Thailand now has one of the world's most liberal marijuana regimes.
The country legalised cultivating and consuming cannabis in June, reversing a hard-line approach of long prison sentences or even the death penalty for drug offences.
The regime has sparked off a boom in weed-related businesses hoping to cash in on a new customer base.
The BBC's South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head reports on what's behind the dramatic change.
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Published: 25th Jun 2022 02:00:24 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Fatboy Slim DJ sessions to help mental health - BBC News
Fatboy Slim is leading DJ lessons to help people with severe mental health problems.
The internationally renowned DJ, also known as Norman Cook, is volunteering for the NHS scheme's music workshop sessions.
He said that music had helped him "tremendously" through his own mental health journey.
"Sometimes it's good to escape your life or your stress for a couple of hours... I need those two hours where I just lose myself to music and dance and flashing lights."
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Published: 25th Jun 2022 10:00:03 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Right to abortion struck down by US Supreme Court - BBC News
Millions of women in the United States are losing the constitutional right to abortion, after the Supreme Court overturned its landmark Roe v Wade ruling of 50 years ago, which gave women the right to a termination.
It means that women across the US no longer have the right to abortion guaranteed by the constitution and individual states are entitled to ban the procedure.
Bans in individual states began immediately after the new Supreme Court ruling. 13 states had already passed so-called trigger laws to automatically bring in a ban.
The ruling has delighted opponents of abortion and enraged pro-choice campaigners who have vowed to restore US abortion rights. President Joe Biden described it as "a tragic error”.
Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Smith in Washington and Sophie Long in Arkansas.
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Published: 24th Jun 2022 09:34:20 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights - BBC News
Millions of women in the US will lose the legal right to abortion, after the Supreme Court overturned the 50-year-old Roe v Wade ruling that legalised it nationwide.
The court struck down the landmark ruling, weeks after an unprecedented leaked document suggested it favoured doing so.
The judgement will transform abortion rights in America, with individual states now able to ban the procedure, and half of US states expected to introduce new restrictions or bans.
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Published: 24th Jun 2022 04:30:00 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Ukraine war keeps global demand for coal high despite pledges to cut use - BBC News
The war in Ukraine has upended commitments from countries around the world to reduce dependence on coal, as nations struggle to source energy outwith Russian oil.
The COP26 climate summit saw nations pledge to phase out coal use, but mines in countries like South Africa are enjoying record prices for their product as leaders look for sources of power.
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'Two Dead in Oslo Terrorist Attack'
Two people have died, and 21 injured, in a terrorist attack in the Norwegian capital. The attack took place outside a popular LGBTQ bar, hours before the annual pride parade. A 42-year-old Norwegian man, originally from Iran, has been charged with terrorist acts, murder, and attempted murder.
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Published: 25th Jun 2022 11:02:27 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Pandemic to Partygate - Johnson’s highs and lows in No10
As the Lib Dems say - is it time to show Boris Johnson the door? A pandemic, partygate, the cost-of-living crisis and a no confidence vote - Boris Johnson has survived them all. Report by Lauren Burns.
Published: 24th Jun 2022 06:44:48 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Supreme Court STRIKES DOWN Women's Abortion Rights
'Supreme Court STRIKES DOWN Women's Abortion Rights'
For 50 years every American woman had the right to an abortion.
Today, the Supreme Court struck down that right.
A conservative majority has overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that gave women the right to choose.
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Published: 24th Jun 2022 05:13:56 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: The Ukrainians Living Among WEDGED Missiles
'The Ukrainians Living Among WEDGED Missiles'
Shelling, sheltering, running and killing has become the day to day in Ukraine for over 100 days.
Since the Russian forces invaded Ukraine, the streets of this country have struggled to return to normal life with the horrors of war.
After a recent heavy bombing killed 15 people, Kharkiv tries to recover a semblance of normality in between Russia's indiscriminate shelling.
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Published: 24th Jun 2022 05:07:14 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Oliver Dowden Resigns After HUMILIATING By-Election Defeats
'Oliver Dowden Resigns After HUMILIATING By-Election Defeats'
Conservative co-chair Oliver Dowden has resigned following two by-election defeats.
The Liberal Democrats overturned a huge Tory majority in Tiverton and Honiton in Devon.
It’s their third by-election victory over Boris Johnson’s party in a year.
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Published: 24th Jun 2022 12:43:37 By: On Demand News
CBC Video: What happened in Week 18 of Russia’s attack on Ukraine: Ukraine set to retreat from Severodonetsk
Ukrainian forces appear set to retreat from Severodonetsk, while NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warns once again that Russia's war in Ukraine could drag on for ‘years.’ Here’s a recap of the war in Ukraine from June 18 to June 24.
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00:00 — Recap of Week 18
00:29 — Ukraine troops set to withdraw from Severodonetsk
01:38 — Ukraine accepted as candidate for EU membership
02:01 — Russian defence ministry alleges 162 Canadians have died in conflict so far
02:23 — Russian journalist auctions off Nobel Peace Prize to help Ukrainian child refugees
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Published: 25th Jun 2022 11:00:18 By: CBC News
CBC Video: U.S., Canada holding 'informal' conversations about access to abortion services
"We've been having conversations within our government about how we might be able to support American women," said federal Families Minister Karina Gould of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down Roe v. Wade. "It's just a devastating day."
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Published: 24th Jun 2022 11:34:07 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Could U.S. Supreme Court decision impact abortion debate in Canada?
Campaign Life Coalition's Josie Luetke and Frédérique Chabot with Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Published: 24th Jun 2022 11:34:04 By: CBC News
CBC Video: U.S. Democratic representative 'outraged' over Roe v. Wade decision
"I feel completely outraged," said Democratic Rep. Judy Chu of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down Roe v. Wade. "There's nothing … that could quell my complete disgust and outrage over what this decision will do to millions of women in this country."
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CBC Video: Overturning of Roe v. Wade in U.S. 'dire and dangerous' situation: advocate
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Roe v. Wade opinion securing constitutional protections for abortion that were in place for nearly 50 years. Women's rights lawyer Gloria Allred says the decision puts the lives, health, and safety of millions at risk.
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Global Video: Bisexual erasure: What it is, and how it impacts mental health
Almost 500,000 people in Canada identify as bisexual, according to official data from Statistics Canada.
However, although a growing portion of the Canadian population identifies as bisexual, those who come out as such are still met with denial, or their identities are questioned. This phenomenon is referred to as bisexual erasure.
One example of this is when a bisexual person is said to be “experimenting,” or transitioning to gay or lesbian, as described by 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, like GLAAD or Pflag.
Global News’ Alyssa Julie explains what bisexual erasure is and how it can affect the mental health of those impacted.
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Global Video: Raging Asian Women make themselves heard through traditional Taiko drumming
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month and Pride in Canada, a group of pan-Asian women and non-binary drummers called Raging Asian Women (RAW), are making themselves heard through the traditional performance of Japanese Taiko drumming, one of the few ensembles of its kind.
In Japanese, "taiko" literally means "drum," first used in ancient Japan over 2000 years ago. However the term has also come to refer to the wider art of traditional and modern Japanese drumming, with a mix of various technical rhythms, forms and instruments.
The origins of RAW lay in “trying to fight against stereotypes of Asian women as submissive or quiet or powerless,” said Jody Chan, one of the drummers of the group.
Y.J., another member of the group, said that “there’s still moments where I just feel a sense of pride and connection that I don’t think I feel anywhere else” when performing or rehearsing.
Asian Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Canadians from diverse Asian backgrounds to the nation’s history, culture, and achievements. Started in the 1990s, the Government of Canada officially designated the month of May for celebrations in 2002.
A recent survey released by the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter (CCNC) and Project 1907 showed that reports of anti-Asian incidents last year saw a 47 per cent increase from 2020.
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Published: 31st May 2022 09:51:13 By: Global News
Global Video: Parosmia: The long COVID-19 symptom that distorts smell and taste
Parosmia is a post-COVID condition that distorts people's sense of smell, like for third-grade teacher Christine Chipinuck, who has been unable to eat in the staff cafeteria since her diagnosis.
It started a few months after recovering from COVID-19, when her toothpaste suddenly tasted rancid and her favourite drink coffee smelled like gasoline. Sometimes she smells hairspray or vomit all day. There are very few things she can eat.
There's still a lot to learn about this condition and how long it lasts, but the working theory is COVID-19 affects the receptors in the nose.
Su-Ling Goh reports.
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Published: 14th May 2022 02:30:04 By: Global News
Global Video: What are “incidental COVID-19” cases and how do they affect hospitalizations?
As the Omicron COVID-19 variant continues to drive increased cases and hospital admissions in Canada, several jurisdictions have changed the way they report hospitalizations. They now separate between those who are admitted due to COVID-19 and those who are admitted for another reason but test positive during screening.
This is often being referred to as an "incidental COVID hospitalization" which means people in hospital with the disease are not necessarily there because of COVID-19.
But doctors say there is a lot more to an incidental case than someone testing positive despite coming in for something like a broken arm or a fall. Sean Previl breaks down what "incidental COVID" means and why medical professionals are saying the numbers don't tell the whole story.
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Published: 22nd Jan 2022 03:00:19 By: Global News
Global Video: The Next Hubble: Why the James Webb space telescope could reshape our understanding of the universe
NASA’s $10-billion James Webb telescope – the successor to the famous Hubble Space telescope – is due to be launched into outer space this week.
Rather than operating in the visible light spectrum and ultraviolet, as Hubble did, it will be able to look at the Infrared slice of the light spectrum, allowing it to see objects previously hidden to the Hubble's gaze.
Astronomers say it will kick off a new era into the discoveries of the universe. Alyssa Julie explains why.
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Published: 21st Dec 2021 08:54:06 By: Global News
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