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FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 07:26. That fuel also accounts for 6 percent of its annual operating budget. The larger commercial vehicles — such as Class 8 trucks — are more difficult to electrify due to a lack of models from manufacturers and a higher price tag than their diesel equivalent. FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040.

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The Just Futures Project Provides a Community Vision for Economic Recovery in Washington State

Front And Centered

In spring of 2021, Front and Centered worked with Statewide Poverty Action Network and the People’s Economy Lab to create the Just Futures project with the aim of creating a community vision, measures, and strategies for state accountability in the economic recovery from COVID-19. Edgar Franks. Familias Unidas por la Justicia.

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Managing risk, achieving impact: Linking sovereign debt with climate and nature targets

Business Green

According to JP Morgan, global issuance of sustainability-linked bonds could reach $120-$150bn in 2021 - compared with $8.9bn in 2020. These bonds would be issued for general budget spending, like any other government debt, but with a link to a refinancing mechanisms if climate or nature targets are met.

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Defective Meters and Whistleblower Complaints Raise Questions About Gas Utility’s Profits

DeSmogBlog

According to DeSmog’s analysis of two different sets of company data from 2019 and 2019 through July 2021 , approximately 95 percent of all excessively inaccurate meters ran “fast,” meaning they record overestimates of gas usage that translate to higher monthly bills. What informed our analysis?

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Consider these factors before buying an electric vehicle

AGreenLiving

Electric vehicles for every budget Electric vehicles now come at every price point. 4 was introduced in 2021 as a new model and will run you from $39-48k. The extended-range version with a higher price tag has 563 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque. They start at just $11,000. Volkswagen ID.4 Volkswagen says the ID.4

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The most Instagrammable vegan beauty products on the market

AGreenLiving

Shop Billy Jealousy on Amazon Nanshy With 9,326 tags, Nanshy moved into the tenth-place spot. The company’s makeup brushes and storage accessories are cruelty-free and budget-friendly. All data collection took place on August 4, 2021, and represents the numbers at that time. +

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'This is not a scary transition': Six key takeaways from the CCC's net zero progress report

Business Green

In what is a crucial year for climate action in 2021, there CCC has today given the government much food - but little time - for thought - here are its top takeaways. It remains to be seen when these strategies might emerge or whether they will meet the level of ambition sought by the CCC, but one thing is for sure: time is fast running out.