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Chicago Takes Big Oil to Court, Adding Another Heavyweight to the Fight

DeSmogBlog

From the unprecedented poor air quality that we experienced last summer to the basement floodings that our residents on the West Side experienced, the consequences of this crisis are severe, as are the costs of surviving them. Many victims of that heat wave were elderly, low-income, and Black, residing in apartments without air conditioning.

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Workers and Climate Must Be Priority in Aviation Industry Bailouts, Campaigners Say

DeSmogBlog

The campaign, launched yesterday by the Stay Grounded network, is urging governments to avoid rushing into bailouts which lack social and environmental conditions or proper protection for workers. Tags: International Air Transport Association (IATA) emirates

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Vertical Aerospace secures 1,000 pre-orders for electric air taxis ahead of IPO

Business Green

Electric air taxis primed for take-off in 2024 as Bristol-based start-up secures investment and pre-orders from host of major airlines. Each aircraft comes with a price tag of around $4m, it said. The company believes it will be able to break even and secure profitability from annual sales of less than 100 aircraft.

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As Asian heatwaves require burning more fossil fuels, fears of a slower transition grow

Eco-Business

Gas and coal demand is up in South and Southeast Asia, as governments look to get people enough power for live-saving air-conditioning. Greener solutions come with steep price tags, and policy momentum is not guaranteed, experts say.

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How Sustainability Innovation Is Driving The Green Economy

Green Business Bureau

While nature doesn’t come with a clearly labeled price tag, sustainability innovation understands that there is great economic value in preserving ecosystems, natural resources, biodiversity, and cultures and communities around the world. Smog Armor. Ginkgo Sustainability Inc. EcoEnclose.

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89 groups endorse the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act

Front And Centered

Front and Centered and HEAL Act endorsers representing doctors, faith leaders, environmental justice advocates, labor unions, farmworkers, scientists, family, immigrant and civil rights leaders and anti-poverty groups believe that everyone deserves clean air and healthy water.

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20 Sustainable Business Practices for Your Workplace and Office

Green Business Bureau

Commonly found in many paints and other home maintenance products, VOCs are persistent chemical compounds that evaporate into the air. However, investing in renewable energy such as solar, wind or geothermal can come with a steep price tag and these technologies aren’t effective in every region. Use No-VOC Interior Paints.