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A Poisoned Chalice: Curious case of glamour and deterioration of Punjab post Green Revolution

The Environmental Blog

It gave rise to an era of unprecedented groundwater pumping fueled by free and subsidized electricity. Now, the Government is encouraging farmers to cultivate rice by offering free power turned out to be a ticking bomb disguised as a boon, leading to drastic overexploitation of the aquifers despite the presence of five rivers.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Green America uses the power of consumer choice and business practices to help build an economy that values people, planet, and peace over profit. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Zero Energy Certification. Group Discounts – see Corporate Membership Packages.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

The minimum wage is not enough to meet the basic needs of employees – to cover housing, energy, food, and childcare costs. Monitor and evaluate the plan. Monitor and evaluate the policy to ensure it’s meeting the needs of your employees and your business. Monitor participation rates, and assess employee feedback.

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Ford unveils its 2022 F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck

Charged

now includes a battery-electric pickup truck. Wednesday evening, Ford unveiled its long-awaited battery-electric pickup truck, dubbed the F-150 Lightning. The name harkens back to “the fastest truck in the world,” the Lightning F-150 SVT, which launched in 2002 with a high-performance V-8. Is this the turning point for EVs?