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Amnesty International: Dow’s failure to offer remedy for Bhopal disaster has created a “sacrifice zone”

Envirotec Magazine

Amnesty International is calling on companies and states to consider withholding business from Dow unless it recognizes its human rights responsibilities and takes meaningful and rapid action to redress these harms. It helped shield the companies from attempts to hold them accountable and reinforced the unequal power dynamics involved.

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The largest and most spectacular wind farms in the world

The Environmental Blog

The Gansu Wind Complex, China The Gansu Wind Complex stands as a testament to China’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. Unveiling the Giant: Gansu Wind Complex The Gansu Wind Complex is one of the world’s largest wind power installations, covering vast expanses of the Gansu Province in northwestern China.

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Steps taken by Government of India in Promoting Energy Efficient Buildings

Econaur

Energy Efficiency in Buildings. With the current rate of urbanization and the subsequent increase in energy demand, energy efficiency in buildings has a significant role to play in contributing to energy security in developing countries. In conventional Indian buildings, energy consumption is 200 kWh per sq.

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Consumers Are Playing a Big Role in Keeping the Lights On in California This Week

GreenTechMedia

After a massive heat wave in California that led grid operator CAISO to order its first rolling blackouts since the 2001 energy crisis on Friday and Saturday, the state has thus far managed to avoid further forced outages. CAISO has issued a "Flex Alert" asking Californians to conserve energy from 3 p.m.

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Steps taken by Government of India in Promoting Energy Efficient Buildings

Econaur

Energy Efficiency in Buildings. With the current rate of urbanization and the subsequent increase in energy demand, energy efficiency in buildings has a significant role to play in contributing to energy security in developing countries. In conventional Indian buildings, energy consumption is 200 kWh per sq.

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Britons put planet before profit in their personal savings and expect more action from pension funds and banks, says survey

Envirotec Magazine

Nearly half (47%) would support rules requiring all companies traded on the London Stock Exchange to have business plans that are compatible with the Paris Agreement or face delisting. Only one in five disagrees (20% and 18%). Only 20% disagree. Britons see the impact of climate change all around them. Government is doing too little.

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The Seven Sins of Greenwashing

Green Business Bureau

It’s used to gain a financial advantage that’s often short lived and can expose businesses to long-term financial risk. As business leaders and employees , we must understand the nature of corporate greenwashing. In this Green Business Bureau article, we define corporate greenwash. What is corporate greenwash?