DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Veteran sustainable food and farming experts welcomed the strategy as one that just might have a genuine shot at transforming the agriculture sector and result in better public health, contribute to ending the vertiginous decline of biodiversity, and lower greenhouse gas pollution. The battle over agrochemical regulation is not new.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 22, 2021

Aviation is plotting a sustainable course. And it begs the question: Can sustainable aviation finally get off the ground? As airlines scramble to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, they can’t afford to ignore the looming global crisis of climate change," said Annie Petsonk, an aviation expert at the Environmental Defense Fund.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

HSBC has hired PwC's climate change lead Celine Herweijer as its first ever group chief sustainability officer, as the financial giant looks to strengthen its drive to become a net zero emissions bank by 2050. Herweijer joins for PwC and will be tasked with leading the bank's push towards net zero emissiosn.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The growing frequency and severity of extreme weather events caused by climate change is set to send property insurance prices soaring over the next 20 years, Swiss Re has warned. and nine times more likely to happen in Western Europe than in the late 1800s.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Today’s poultry farming has begun to shift from traditional, potentially damaging practices to more sustainable ones. This paradigm shift is primarily driven by a desire to cater to the increasing global demand for poultry products while ensuring environmental sustainability.

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Grist

APRIL 6, 2021

If you’re under the impression that climate change drove ancient civilizations to their demise, you probably haven’t heard the full story. Of course, the idea that a changing climate can drive collapse isn’t wrong. Even modest changes in the climate have caused problems. It’s just not the whole story.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

The journey has been marked by unprecedented challenges in the energy and renewables sector, first with the 2022 energy crisis, and later complicated by geopolitical events in Eastern Europe. This includes the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change , which helped create the University’s Zero Carbon Goal.

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GreenBiz

MAY 18, 2022

Dependence on imported fossil fuels can never deliver the energy security we need – nor does it allow us to address global climate change. Offshore wind and renewable power-to-X will play a crucial role in decarbonizing Europe and promoting energy security, but several obstacles are holding back its full potential.

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DeSmogBlog

JUNE 3, 2022

Climate change has worsened global inequality, with poorer countries less able to withstand and adapt to climate change’s effects. But new research suggests the reverse is also true: Not only is climate change contributing to greater inequality, but inequality is also fueling climate change.

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Global Renewable News

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Today (25 September 2023) the Built4People (B4P) partnership announced the launch of a new network of innovation clusters, to action sustainable innovation and help hit EU climate targets for Europe&#.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The second, known as the Sustainable Use Regulation, or SUR, would see pesticide use halved by 2030. The findings come at a crucial time for nature-friendly laws in Europe, which scientists say are critical to securing the bloc’s food supply and tackling both climate breakdown and biodiversity collapse.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Coastal mangroves: Restoring wetland areas could make a sizeable impact on sequestering emissions New research appears to find that wetland conservation has a higher potential mpact for mitigating climate change than other ocean-based solutions.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 16, 2022

Sustainability in the Sport Industry. If you’re in the sports business, then it’s time to become more eco-friendly and implement a robust strategy for sports industry sustainability. Their main goal is to find innovative solutions to enhance the environmental and sustainability performance of sports.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The UK has recognised climate change as the world's biggest threat–collaboration between businesses, government and individuals is crucial to delivering net zero, writes AXA's UK & I chief executive Claudio Gienal. Driving long-term sustainability and tackling climate change has never been more important.

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Business Green

APRIL 8, 2020

European policymakers seek views on renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy set for launch later this year. But it said building a more sustainable finance system was not only critical to achieving climate targets, but would also help better protect Europe against future pandemics and economic shocks.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

PepsiCo CSO on embedding sustainability into 'day-to-day business'. Even though the foundation is a separate entity, there is a close link between its mission and the company’s sustainability goals, according to senior executives. I've got history in sustainability, but I'm a business guy. Heather Clancy.

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Charged

JANUARY 5, 2022

Commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the Traton Group have agreed to create a joint venture to build and operate a high-power public charging network for heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. The planned JV, which will be equally owned by the three firms, is scheduled to start operations in 2022.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JULY 6, 2021

Join the WCS Los Angeles Chapter’s discussion on Kim Stanley Robinson’s novel, “The Ministry for the Future” and why optimistic climate change narratives about the future are important in the fight against climate change. The discussion will be moderated by – Ursula K. on kindle, $24.99 hardcover, $6.95

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JULY 6, 2021

Join the WCS Los Angeles Chapter’s discussion on Kim Stanley Robinson’s novel, “The Ministry for the Future” and why optimistic climate change narratives about the future are important in the fight against climate change. The discussion will be moderated by – Ursula K. on kindle, $24.99 hardcover, $6.95

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

OCTOBER 4, 2022

WCS and Cleantech Group invite thought leaders to a closed-door round table to envision the future for Women in Cleantech and Sustainability in Europe. As we move into the next decade as an international organization, WCS looks to more directly serve our growing membership in Europe with dedicated on-the-ground support.

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Green Living Guy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) – passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – and Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), a leading provider of electric vehicle and energy management solutions worldwide, name Wallbox as Fisker’s global partner for home EV charging solutions.

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Energy Innovation

JANUARY 27, 2022

The research synopsis below comes from AGCI Program Director Emily Jack-Scott and a full list of AGCI’s updates covering recent climate change and clean energy pathways research is available online at [link]. Achieving and sustaining that level of action requires that people are not incapacitated by climate anxiety or despair.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 7, 2021

Introduction to Sustainable Photography. It is time to get serious about sustainability in the photography industry. The younger generation cares about climate change, the planet, and who they do business with. Nearly 8 in 10 respondents indicate sustainability is important for them. Buy from Green Suppliers.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Tech giant announces it is to bring climate-focused accelerator programme to Europe for the first time. Google has today announced it is to launch a new accelerator programme specifically focused on start-ups working on climate solutions, which will see it extend the service to Europe for the first time.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 30, 2022

UN Conference on Trade and Development fears that slowdown in foreign investment could impact flows of climate-related finance. Investment in projects that tackle climate change is expected to decline in 2022 as global foreign direct investment flows drop, according to a report published by the UN Conference on Trade and Development.

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Methane is a major contributor to climate change, and if we can’t measure it, we can’t manage it. ” Methane is one of the most potent greenhouse gases contributing to global warming and a leading cause of climate change worldwide. within reach.”

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Business Green

JULY 19, 2021

environmental, social and governance (ESG) cover investment approaches for more than a third of global assets, Global Sustainable Investment Alliance claims. Other regions are slowing down their rate of growth or have seen a reported reversal - in particular Europe and Australasia - however.

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Sustainability Consulting

AUGUST 26, 2020

There are 43 jurisdictions around the world that already have a price on carbon such as Europe and China. Customers, investors, boards, executive teams, and their families are demanding that businesses become more sustainable. US States like California are also doing it. Businesses also have to be part of the solution.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 30, 2021

Foundations , celebrity philanthropists and tech giants alike have announced plans this year, with grand sums of money attached, to combat climate change. and in Europe. and Europe. Liz Morrison. Wed, 06/30/2021 - 02:00. Re-granting partners in the U.S., Sponsored Article. Shutterstock. Pradeep Gaurs. Close Authorship.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 16, 2022

Nevertheless, the environmental considerations remain and the Commission is to be asked to present a legislative proposal to include in the EU taxonomy (a common classification system) for sustainable activities any crypto-asset mining activities that contribute substantially to climate change, by 1 January 2025. Have you read?

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Grist

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

But with unusually intense weather events wreaking havoc all over the world — from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas to heat waves in Europe — new findings suggest that the world needs to devote an equally urgent effort to adapt to the changes that are already on the horizon. trillion from 2020 to 2030 could generate $7.1

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Business Green

JULY 2, 2021

Shell this afternoon began operations of Europe's largest PEM hydrogen electrolyser at its Energy and Chemicals Park in south west Germany, pledging to deliver up to 1,300 tonnes of green hydrogen a year from the trail-blazing facility. European consortium says project marks a major milestone for the key decarbonisation technology.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Enhancing the ocean’s ability to remove CO2 from the atmosphere will be crucial in the fight against climate change, according to a new research paper, published on 21 December in the journal Joule. We are exploring this, along with partners from across Europe, as part of the EU funded OceanNETs consortium.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

If there is one issue that transcends all the different areas of modern journalism, then climate change is it. According to an independent study, commissioned by Clim8 Invest, climate change is the number one concern for 61 per cent of UK consumers. Standard Life Aberdeen is one such business.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The UK and Europe's solar trade associations have announced plans to develop a comprehensive corporate sustainability standard aimed at boosting the sustainability, transparency, and accountability of the industry's rapidly-growing supply chain. Today the solar sector is showing how seriously we take that responsibility.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 15, 2024

A Leap into Sustainable Energy by MOL Group MOL Group’s investment in a €22 million green hydrogen plant represents a significant move toward sustainability. Work is expected to begin the later part of this year. This unit is expected to churn out approximately 1,600 tonnes of green hydrogen annually.

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Business Green

AUGUST 20, 2020

Manure is also rich in nitrogen, it points out, but intensive farming models which separate livestock from crops - for example, the reliance on soy from South America as feed for cattle in Europe - make it impractical to use natural manure as a primary source of nitrogen, leading to greater reliance on synthetic products.

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