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Are lawyers and accountants doing enough on climate change?

GreenBiz

Are lawyers and accountants doing enough on climate change? When it comes to the climate crisis, it’s not just what you make and sell, it’s what you do, and for whom you do it. Exhibit A: law firms. Even among those in the middle, the group found that "some firms contribute far more to the climate crisis than others.".

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Saul Griffith on Mobilizing America to Fight Climate Change and Win the Future

GreenTechMedia

It will take a massive war-time mobilization effort to effectively address the climate emergency, argues Saul Griffith — inventor, MacArthur genius fellow, CEO of Otherlab , and co-founder of Rewiring America , an organization dedicated to creating millions of American jobs while combating climate change.

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The Importance of Corporate Political Responsibility

Andrew Winston

They have developed an excellent framework on how companies should think about their political influence. Most companies rely on a dated model of engagement on policy with governments and civil society, compartmentalizing their political influence activities into an organizational silo, just as they used to do with their supply chains. (By

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California enacts far-reaching climate disclosure laws

DeSmogBlog

On October 7, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping series of climate and environmental laws into effect, cementing the Golden State’s reputation as a leader in climate action. The law covers over 5,300 companies that make over $1 billion annually.

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Italian Oil Giant Eni Knew About Climate Change More Than 50 Years Ago, Report Reveals

DeSmogBlog

Among the atmospheric changes listed was “climatic modifications.” Another section of the report stated that the increase of carbon dioxide “in the atmosphere is considered a potential cause of climate change.” In 1992, Eni claimed it needed more research before taking action on climate change.

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Former Climate Change Denier Now Leading BC’s Top Business Lobby Group

DeSmogBlog

A business lobby group that regularly meets with top elected officials and policymakers in British Columbia is now being led by someone who once argued that human-caused climate change is an “untested proposition.” The post Former Climate Change Denier Now Leading BC’s Top Business Lobby Group appeared first on DeSmog.

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Court Orders France to Take Swifter Action on Climate Change

DeSmogBlog

Lawyers representing Grande-Synthe argued that the government was legally bound by the target, as well as its duties under the Paris Agreement, the European Convention on Human Rights, and French environmental law more broadly, and said current policies were not sufficient to meet them. Climate Justice History’.