Maria Balshaw: ‘Attitudes towards sustainability have shifted much faster in the last three to five years’

Of all the world’s leading art institutions, the Tate has been an early pioneer in promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. In July 2019 Tates Modern, Britain, Liverpool and St Ives formally declared a climate and ecological...

From nature finance to industrial decarbonisation: 7 key sustainable business takeaways from Davos

Image: World Economic Forum / Benedikt von Loebell. Pictured: Crowds pack into a session on national security and AI Every January since 1971, hundreds of world leaders, policymakers, philanthropists and business decision-makers have descended...

With Green Climate Fund Backing, Conservation International Launching AROMA Coffee Project

Daily Coffee News Staff | January 20, 2025 The Green Climate Fund recently signed off on an approximately $2 million grant to support the design of an ambitious multi-year coffee sustainability program led by the nonprofit Conservation...

Wish List recipient shares journey to Rock Island from Guatemala; overcoming loss

Marylin Villeda and her three children came to the United States with one suitcase. "They had everything in Guatemala," she said, nodding toward the room where her children were playing. 2024 Quad-City Times Wish List recipient Marylin Villeda,...

Let us build more bio-homes

WHAT IDEA could build more affordable housing, create a market for recycled materials, and enable sustainable living? The answer lies in the rise of Bio-Homes — an innovative solution that merges affordability, sustainability, and smart design....

Trump team pushing 'utter propaganda' on deportations to create 'climate of fear': experts

The Trump administration’s long-promised “largest mass deportation operation” in U.S. history, which was announced to begin “on day one,” has so far resulted in what some experts and immigration advocates suggest are an average number to mild...

Conference for world balance in Cuba announced in Guatemala

“With everyone and for the good of all. For dialogue between civilizations and for a Culture of Peace,” said the text to convene the meeting, which will be held in Havana. It stressed that the Conference will take place “at a time when the new...

2025 Packaging Recycling Trends: Resource Recycling Systems' Anne Johnson

Lilián Robayo of Mundo interviews Anne Johnson of Resource Recycling Systems. TRANSCRIPT: What follows is an AI-generated transcription. We regret any errors contained within. Hello everyone, and welcome to A Coffee with Mundo Expo pack. I'm...

Arévalo’s Budget Increase: Is the Guatemalan Government’s Search for Congressional Support Fueling Local Corruption?

In early May 2024, Guatemalan Finance Minister Jonathan Menkos submitted a proposal to Congress to increase the national budget by Q14.5 billion ($1.8 billion). The announcement itself was expected; the government of President Bernardo Arévalo,...

Houseplants struggling with low humidity in your home? Grow these 5 plants instead – experts all agree they thrive in direr environments

The first thing to consider when you want to expand your houseplant collection is which plants will grow well in the conditions of your home. This includes everything from light to temperature, and even humidity levels. Some tropical indoor plants...

What Happened When Guatemala’s Interior Ministry Tried to Fire 102 Prison Guards It Accused of Corruption?

In June 2024, Guatemala’s Interior Ministry filed a legal complaint with the Attorney General’s Office against 102 prison guards it accused of corruption. The guards had been manning a notorious gang prison in the Escuintla department, known...

What Happened When Guatemala’s Interior Ministry Tried to Fire 102 Prison Guards It Accused of Corruption?

This article is part of our Narrated Stories Series In June 2024, Guatemala’s Interior Ministry filed a legal complaint with the Attorney General’s Office against 102 prison guards it accused of corruption. The guards had been manning a notorious...

Can debt-for-climate and nature swaps help make Sri Lanka’s debt more manageable?

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, fuelled by unsustainable debt and a default in 2022, left the country struggling to stabilise its economy. Its high climate vulnerability that disrupts livelihoods exacerbated the economic challenges. In the face of...

Pakka to set up compostable packaging facility in Guatemala

Indian sustainable packaging materials producer Pakka has unveiled plans to establish a new compostable packaging facility in Guatemala, the Hindu Business Line has reported. The new unit is designed to produce 400 tonnes (t) of compostable...

16 enthralling wildlife photos spotlighting the need for conservation

Lala locks eyes with Kristi Odom’s camera. The jaguar’s steely stare reveals nothing of her distressing story. Lala survived illegal wildlife trafficking in the Bolivian Amazon and now lives in a sanctuary with other rescued big cats. As a...

Volcanic activity worldwide 23 Oct 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Karymsky, Klyuchevskoy, Merapi,...

Thu, 23 Oct 2025, 21:00 1761253203 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORS Map of today's active volcanoes Svartsengi (Reykjanes peninsula, SW Iceland): The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that by 23 September around 10 million cubic meters of...

VOA Spanish: What is delaying Arevalo's promises in Guatemala?

Bernardo Arevalo assumed the presidency of Guatemala a year ago Wednesday, a period marked by advances in the social area and significant difficulties in advancing his anti-corruption agenda, in the midst of a complex environment. Click here for...

Ayodhya-based Pakka Ltd to set up compostable packaging unit in Guatemala

Ayodhya-based Pakka Limited, which creates sustainable packaging material using agri residues, is setting up a unit in Guatemala to produce 400 tonnes of compostable packaging materials every day, Pakka Group CEO Ved Krishna said. The company will...

Democrats press Blinken to act on violence against Guatemalan activists

U.S. lawmakers are urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to denounce the prosecution of Indigenous environmental defenders in Guatemala and demand justice for a murdered activist. Zack Budryk reports for The Hill. In short: Congressional...

Argument over land in Guatemala leads to stabbing in Port St. Lucie

The Port St. Lucie Police Department is investigating a stabbing. The police department said 60-year-old Jose Perez Perez was arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.The police department said it responded early Monday to...