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Mapped: The Network of Powerful Agribusiness Groups Lobbying to Water Down the EU’s Sustainable Farming Targets

DeSmogBlog

In February 2021, German agribusiness giant BASF hosted a virtual wine tasting, a seemingly cozy affair swirling glasses of Portugal’s finest in front of a webcam debating the future of EU agricultural policies. Invited to the event was a small group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).

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'The green recovery starts at home': EU accelerates Green Deal with buildings, chemicals, and methane plans

Business Green

European Commission unveils flurry of major policy plans as it seeks to help deliver on 2050 net zero goal, but green groups warn bolder action is still required. The green recovery starts at home," he said. "We This will be a game changer for home-owners, tenants and public authorities.".

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Online Event - VERGE Energy Conference

Green Market Oracle

VERGE Energy Conference (VERGE 20) will take place on October 26-30, 2020. This online event can be attended from anywhere, The central theme at VERGE 20 will focus on how energy systems can be decarbonized, decentralized, digitized and democratized.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Becoming certified allows companies to stand out from competitors who may not be doing the same level of social good in their operations and policies. 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 CERTIFICATIONS.

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'Fifteen years of anaemic growth cannot be repeated': The green economy reacts to the government's Growth Plan

Business Green

Dubbed the 'Growth Plan' , the package of around 30 measures builds on Prime Minister Liz Truss's vision for a low tax and low regulation approach in the hope of driving economic growth and staving off warnings of a looming recession. Cuts to stamp duty will get the housing market moving and support first-time buyers to put down roots.

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? 2023’s Most Headliney-Headlines #178

Climate Tech VC

Since the IRA passed, 265 clean energy and manufacturing projects worth $100B+ have been announced. 🔋 Renewables + storage turned out to be price competitive against fossil fuels after Lazard’s Levelized Cost of Electricity analysis included intermittency costs for the first time. Come on in, the water’s warm!

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How can the world kick its oil habit?

Mr. Sustainability

The dark, often viscous liquid is the single biggest contributor to the world’s energy mix, at 34 per cent of consumption, followed by coal at 27 per cent and natural gas at 24 per cent. Our usage has jumped 62 per cent over the course of a few decades — up from 61.6 And can any drop in oil usage happen quickly enough? (5)