• About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • Write for us
No Result
View All Result
Monday, January 18, 2021
THE MILLENNIAL SOURCE
  • World
  • US
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Profiles
  • Lifestyle
    • Food & Travel
    • Tech & Money
    • Health
    • Entertainment
  • Newsletter
TMS
No Result
View All Result
Home WORLD

UK royals launch prize to ‘repair the Earth’

January 1, 2020
in WORLD
Reading Time: 3 minute read
UK royals launch prize to ‘repair the Earth’

Source: The Blast

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linkedin



In search for solutions to solve the Earth’s top environmental challenges, the United Kingdom’s royals have launched a multi-million-pound prize on December 31, known as the ‘Earthshot Prize.’

In a statement, Prince William said: “The earth is at a tipping point and we face a stark choice: either we continue as we are and irreparably damage our planet or we remember our unique power as human beings and our continual ability to lead, innovate and problem-solve.”

According to the Earthshot Prize website, the organization will be awarding a prestigious prize to five winners per year over the next decade. It hopes to provide at least 50 solutions to the world’s greatest problems by 2030. 

“Led by Prince William and a global alliance, the Earthshot Prize will inspire the planet’s greatest problem solvers to solve Earth’s greatest problems: the emergencies facing our natural world, “ read a recent post by the official Instagram account of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, based at Kensington Palace.

Greatest environmental problems around the world

The United Nations (UN) Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6) has released a regional summary report on the greatest environmental problems which are assessed according to different regions and territories.  

  • Latin America and the Carribean 

In Latin America, greenhouse gas emissions caused by urbanization and agriculture is rising. The Andean glaciers, which provide vital water resources to 1.4 billion people, are shrinking due to climate change. 

  • Asia and the Pacific

In Asia and the Pacific, unprecedented economic growth has put pressure on its ecosystems. 91% of the world’s deaths due to natural disasters in the last century took place in this region. Deforestation and water pollution were named as some of the most worrying problems in Southeast Asia. Primary rainforests in the region are projected to be lost by the year 2022, along with the loss of wildlife habitat.

  • Africa

In Africa, land degradation, air pollution and the provision of sanitation and safe drinking water were listed as the main problems on the continent. Every year, close to four million people die due to indoor air pollution in Africa, which is said to be caused by the use of kerosene and biomass for cooking, lighting and heating. 90% of the region’s population is exposed to this health threat. 

  • North America

Climate change is damaging the environment, human health and well-being and, in some cases, human security in North America. Drought conditions in California and Texas have been exacerbated by global warming by approximately 15 – 20%. 

  • Europe

The European region has seen some improvement in environmental changes, especially in air quality.

Have a tip or story? Get in touch with our reporters at [email protected]

Like TMS? Subscribe to our free daily newsletter

Related

Tags: EuropeShort read
ShareTweetShare

Latest Posts

Who will replace German Chancellor Angela Merkel?

Who will replace German Chancellor Angela Merkel?

January 7, 2021
EU-China trade agreement reached during “dark days” in the US

EU-China trade agreement reached during “dark days” in the US

January 5, 2021
The toll COVID-19 has taken on students, explained

The toll COVID-19 has taken on students, explained

January 5, 2021

The winners and losers of the UK-EU trade deal, explained

January 3, 2021

Are “vaccination passports” the future of international travel?

December 29, 2020

The history of Russian spies in the United States

December 20, 2020

Vaccine developer AstraZeneca acquires Alexion in a controversial move

December 17, 2020

Amid Europe’s free speech debate, Twitter posts letter against EU rules policing online content

December 14, 2020

The coronavirus vaccine is the first approved use of mRNA vaccines by the FDA. Here’s how it works

December 13, 2020
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • Write for us

© 2020 The Millennial Source Ltd.

No Result
View All Result
  • World
  • US
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Profiles
  • Lifestyle
    • Food & Travel
    • Tech & Money
    • Health
    • Entertainment
  • Newsletter

© 2020 The Millennial Source Ltd.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings.

The Millennial Source
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.