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Former BP Scientist Steve Koonin Claims Climate Journalists Are Spreading ‘Hysteria’

DeSmogBlog

A former chief scientist for the oil and gas producer BP claims that journalists specializing in climate change reporting are spreading false claims about extreme weather — an accusation that a major climate media organization deems “factually careless and ideologically driven.” It’s a big problem.”

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A Growing Wave of Litigation Spurs Climate Action

DeSmogBlog

In France, three non-governmental organizations sued the oil company Total over alleged “inadequate” environmental and human rights assessments of its oil project in Uganda and Tanzania. These are just a handful of the hundreds of cases of climate litigation that have arisen worldwide over the past few years.

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Waste: an environmental justice issue we should be talking about

GreenBiz

And whatever systems are put in place have to be monitored — because of climate change, a lot of them simply are not working. So we need to find something that's sustainable, that takes into account climate change, and also is affordable so that we can that people could maintain it if they have to.

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#Greentown10: A Look at Greentown’s Biggest Annual Event Throughout the Years

Greentown Labs

The 2014 DEMO Day was hosted in partnership with Global Cleantech Meetup Week, which was organized by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and ACTION New England. The fourth annual DEMO Day was one of four connected events organized by Greentown and the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC) on Oct. in Somerville, MA!

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Why and how to visit the Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference 2022

Envirotec Magazine

Dr Tara Shine has dedicated over 20 years of her life to “the pursuit of fairness between people and the planet” She is described as an expert in the field of climate change and climate justice with a passion for communicating her science and her positive vision for the future.

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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. B Analytics aggregates data from B Corps and other impact-focused organizations to provide comparative analysis and best practices.

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What if Latin America Built a Shared Satellite Data Center?

Planet Pulse

With more than 45,000 users and over 300 participating institutions, it is clear that the program has struck a chord with individuals and organizations alike. In some cases, this satellite imagery may provide visual evidence that may be used in enforcement proceedings against individuals or organizations accused of non-compliance.