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Cicadas like to be on time. But are they getting confused by climate change?

Grist

degrees F hotter than they were when the bugs last emerged in 2004. America’s favorite teenagers are back. Brood X, a group of 17-year “magicicadas” (yes, that’s short for “ magic cicadas ”) have started to emerge from the soil all over the Eastern U.S. Joseph University in Cincinnati.

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Extra 823 million plastic bottles will be produced under proposed DRS, warns aluminium packaging recycling group

Envirotec Magazine

When faced with this choice, two thirds of those currently buying cans in multipacks would be likely to switch to the plastic bottles. This would mean consumers face paying an upfront deposit of £4.80 Even if the deposit was 10p, half (51%) said they would still be likely to choose the plastic bottles over the multipack of cans.

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As EU Weans Itself From Russian Energy, U.S. Shale Gas Industry Pushes New LNG Export Plant in Pennsylvania

DeSmogBlog

CHESTER, PA — When Zulene Mayfield testifies next week against plans to build a $6.8 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in her Pennsylvania hometown, she will be facing off against some of the most powerful fossil fuel interests in the United States. Department of Energy blamed on falling productivity and export bottlenecks.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Selecting the right sustainability certification for your business can be a tedious process requiring thorough research and understanding which program will best suit your needs and budget. Sustainability certifications are becoming increasingly important for businesses as global leaders, industry experts and the public are taking climate action.

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ESG Reporting: What Is ESG Reporting and Why Is It Important?

Green Business Bureau

Evolving from SRI, in 2004, UN Secretary Kofi Annan asked major financial institutions to partner with the UN and the International Finance Corporation. Climate change, biodiversity, customer relations, supply chains, board management practices, data, and security…these all fall under the ESG heading. What is ESG reporting?

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Climate Trial Against Oil Giant Eni Opens in Italy

DeSmogBlog

Italy’s first climate change lawsuit brought by Greenpeace Italy and climate advocacy group ReCommon against Italian oil giant Eni opened with its first hearing on February 16, alleging the company contributed to global warming. He added that he and his parties are in favor of such a move, “and the counterparties [Eni included] are not.”

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ISO 14001 Certification Guide to Set up a Comprehensive Environmental Management System

Green Business Bureau

ISO 14001 certification to establish an effective environmental management system The International Standards Organization (ISO) has developed over 18,500 international standards, and of high significance is ISO’s environmental management system standards titled ISO 14001 (for ISO 14001 certification). As such, ISO 14001 saw a 5.5%

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