Day: 25 January 2026

The Importance of Global Cooperation to Save Nature

Stuart Mitchell

In response to the presidential memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations and treaties, WWF-US released the following statement: For so many decades, the U.S. has helped lead international efforts to respond to big challenges and to create a more stable world. Many parts of our country continue to do so, from the private sector to universities and civil society, and parts of our local, state, and federal governments. America has helped drive international cooperation to tackle the biggest threats to nature. This cooperation encourages countries to match each other’s commitments and to play by a common…

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Discovery Education Expands Inquiry-Based Learning with New Science Techbook, First-of-Its-Kind Social Studies Essentials

Stuart Mitchell

Discovery Education unveiled bold innovations to power progress in K-12 schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. New solutions will modernize classrooms in essential ways, such as strengthening instruction and saving educator time, to support learning that sticks in every subject.   For elementary educators, Discovery Education will release two groundbreaking offerings: the all-new Science Techbook and Social Studies Essentials. Both solutions blend research-backed pedagogy with cutting-edge technology and are complemented by notable updates across AI-driven personalization, career-connected learning, and more.  “At Discovery Education, we believe excellent teaching and learning occurs when students are deeply engaged, and educators have the right resources at the right moment,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Education. “In 2026, we are bringing the real world to classrooms, deepening personalization, and delivering unique, new solutions that educators can trust to move learning forward.”  Product releases for the 2026 back-to-school season build on Discovery Education’s foundation as a trusted partner to educators for research-backed teaching and learning technologies. The…

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Withdrawal from UNFCCC and IPCC sidelines U.S. from key global decision-making

Stuart Mitchell

The Trump administration announced the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), cutting the U.S. off from the world’s central forums for climate diplomacy, scientific assessment, and international energy cooperation. “By walking away from the UNFCCC and the IPCC, the Trump administration is sidelining the United States from global decision-making fora that shape energy markets, industries, and security outcomes,” said David Yellen, Director for Climate Policy Innovation at Clean Air Task Force. “This decision will…

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Danone Achieves CDP ‘Triple A’ Recognition for Environmental Leadership and Transparency

Stuart Mitchell

Danone has been recognized on the CDP ‘Triple A’ List for 2025, underscoring its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change, water stewardship, and forest preservation. This achievement reflects Danone’s commitment to rigorous disclosure and verified action on environmental topics. Nearly 20,000 companies were scored this year, with only 23 achieving a triple A score in the three environmental fields, which places Danone among the global leaders demonstrating mature environmental governance and meaningful progress towards environmental resilience. Year after year, we deliver tangible progress on our health, environmental,…

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IRENA Comments on United States’ Announcement to Withdraw – Statement by the Director-General

Stuart Mitchell

I regret the announced intention of the United States to withdraw its Membership from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). As an IRENA Member and key global stakeholder, the United States has long played an important role in advancing renewable energy through international cooperation. Today, renewables are not only a climate solution. Renewable energy is smart economics and will be the decisive factor in the competitiveness of economies. Renewables are a powerful driver of business opportunities, job creation, technological leadership and industrial innovation. From lowering power costs to offering strategic…

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