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Public Pension Funds Have Lost Billions on Their Fossil Fuel Investments: New Analysis

DeSmogBlog

The analysis by researchers at the University of Waterloo, published today in partnership with the organization Stand.earth, has found that the total cumulative value of six major U.S. They found that if the funds had divested from fossil fuel holdings ten years ago, their cumulative carbon spew would have been about 16.6

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

Green Business Bureau

Not only does reclaimed lumber give that rustic, farmhouse look and possess some unique history within its grain, but it also helps preserve our carbon-sequestering forests and rejects monoculture tree farms that do not support biodiversity or ecological health. Eco-Friendly, Ethically-Sourced Building Materials. RECLAIMED LUMBER.

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Earth Day 22nd April – Importance of protecting our nature amid the Virus spread!

Econaur

On Earth Day 2016, the United Nations formally adopted the Paris Agreement, articulating the commitment of nations to limit global temperature rise to less than 2 degrees Celcius over pre-industrial levels; and to strengthen the ability of countries to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change. Earth Day in 2020.

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

Green Business Bureau

Creating better businesses with B Corp Certification and beyond B Corp Certification presents a set of guiding principles that support organizations to minimize their impact on the environment and society. The community provides resources and support for members, including events, webinars, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

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My exclusive interview with ChatGPT about AI, climate tech and sustainability

Business Green

I wanted to see how much it knew and how well it could contextualise the broad and complex range of technologies under the climate tech umbrella - everything from clean energy to water treatment to e-bikes to carbon capture - and what it understood about corporate sustainability in general. Makower: How about the circular economy?

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The Meat Industry Is Advertising Like Big Oil

DeSmogBlog

Instead, they are required to contract with “ industry-governed organizations ” — private trade associations — to promote products. Many of NCBA’s claims that beef is more sustainable than it seems rely on the beef lifecycle assessment , an ongoing study that has been funded by the Checkoff and organized by the NCBA.

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? Headwinds for offshore wind #173

Climate Tech VC

Recent project cancellation woes are spreading far and wide as Navigator and Summit Carbon Solutions both faced setbacks on their CO2 pipelines , citing trouble with obtaining local permits. China calls for more talks with the EU over the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM ) , which imposes a levy on high-carbon goods imports.