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Eco-Business and Community Ethics

The Environmental Blog

The electricity produced by renewable resources is cleaner than the electricity produced by coal-fired power generation because it does not emit carbon into the atmosphere that causes global warming and pollution to Earth. But in that case, good governance and ethical considerations must still be the main focus.

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These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health

GreenBiz

All comments expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organizations. square feet of land and the assuaging of animal species distinction, water pollution and habitat destruction. Moreover, to limit global warming to 1.5 My biggest concern is running out of time.

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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

GreenBiz

We know that animal agriculture is now recognized as a leading cause of global warming. According to Project Drawdown, eating a plant-based diet is "the most important contribution every individual can make to reversing global warming." Environmental Sustainability Manager, New York Road Runners; New York.

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How To Buy Carbon Offsets: 6 Certified and Vetted Options

Green Business Bureau

When thinking about carbon offsets, organizations must choose certified and vetted options, as certification bodies enforce the rules of carbon offsetting, to maximize the effectiveness of offset schemes. Native Energy offers a wide range of projects for organizations wanting to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Using Recycled Paper Is Not Just About Saving Trees

Unsustainable

Her first 2 articles are on The Ethics Of Using Cotton and Do You Know What Happens Every Time You Use A Plastic Water Bottle? vi I think this reason alone is enough to warrant the use of recycled paper more extensively. Dioxin is produced in the production of paper viii Just to be clear, Dioxin is a carcinogen and is toxic.

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The Life and Death of a Pioneering Environmental Justice Lawyer

DeSmogBlog

This philosophy led Cole to structure CRPE so that community organizers were in the lead and lawyers would be accountable to the organizers. Luke had high moral and ethical standards and he fit right into our community,” Swan said. When his son was born, Adams, Jr. named him after Cole. Lucy Adams, mother of Enoch Adams, Jr.,

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Who gets to decide whether we study solar geoengineering?

Grist

But in February, shortly before an independent Harvard advisory committee was expected to give the go-ahead, a group of Swedish environmental organizations and the Indigenous Saami Council sent a letter demanding the project be canceled. But, he added, “I’m confident that it’s not ethical to withhold lifesaving things over that risk.”