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EPA plan would impose drastic cuts on power plant emissions by 2040
21 April 2023A long-awaited climate rule, which is sure to face legal challenges, would push plants that burn fossil fuels to use carbon-capture technology or hydrogen
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Environmental initiatives
Electric scooters’ carbon emissions 38% less than ICE scooters: report
21 April 2023The report analysed all phases, including mining, battery and vehicle production
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Mobility
Single-use plastic is wreaking havoc on the planet.
21 April 2023The life cycle of plastic begins underground, where oil and gas are extracted from deep below the surface of the planet.
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Augustana University Finds Way to Offset Carbon Emissions From January Study Abroad
21 April 2023Augustana has made its January Interim (J-Term) study-abroad travel carbon neutral for the first time in university history, thanks to the support of generous donors and a decades-long relationship with a forest reserve in Guatemala.
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Wilson Launches Gen Green Collection Of Equipment
20 April 2023Wilson's Gen Green collection features new materials in key sport products.
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The Chic and Eco Friendly Makeover of Cleaning Products
20 April 2023Aside from the bulging biceps of Mr. Clean, the home care category had little sensuality to offer. On the sustainability front, natural alternatives to heavy-duty bleach oftentimes failed to deliver the same powerful cleaning properties as their mainstay alternatives
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Glaston Aims to Reduce Emissions from Entire Value Chain
20 April 2023Glaston has started working on company-wide emissions reduction targets that align with the international Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative.
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PG&E Reduces Emissions from Gas Pipelines by More than 20%
20 April 2023In 2017, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) committed to achieve a 20% reduction in emissions from its natural gas pipeline system by 2025.
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Acer Group Pledges Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
20 April 2023Acer shares its net-zero strategy and signs corporate power purchase agreement
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The Allbirds SuperLight Collection Is Made With Its Lowest-carbon Foam to Date — and Features a New Fitness Shoe
20 April 2023Allbirds has once again pushed its own envelope on sustainability with its latest collection, which includes reimagined versions of well-known shoes and a new fitness-focused look. The three styles feature the brand’s lightest and lowest-carbon foam to date.
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Reducing Emissions on Film and TV Sets: Crews Propose Ideas
20 April 2023The film and television industry is notorious for its high carbon emissions, with diesel generators being a major contributor. However, members of IATSE Local 728 are working to change that by exhibiting sustainable power solutions for film and television sets
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Anker Partners with Oceana to Protect the World's Oceans and Reduce Plastic Pollution
20 April 2023Anker, the world's #1 charging brand(1), is proud to announce its partnership with Oceana, the largest international ocean conservation advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation.
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Woman documents her life in remote Canadian town with only 90 residents: ‘It’s a privilege to live here’
20 April 2023Living off the grid has become increasingly popular post-pandemic, which is probably why one woman has been mesmerizing TikTok for a while now with stories from her quiet life in a remote Canadian community.
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Living
Kyle Walker Debuts on John Summit’s Off The Grid with ‘One Time’.
20 April 2023Los Angeles native Kyle Walker climbs up the music ladder by releasing monumental waves in the dance music scene.
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Companies
GE Announces New Options to Further Reduce Emissions on LM2500XPRESS* Aeroderivative Gas Turbines
20 April 2023Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Catalytic Oxidation Reduction (COR) systems are now available on GE LM2500XPRESS* aeroderivative gas turbines COR emissions control technologies were installed for the first time on GE’s LM2500XPRESS* units in Colorado to reduce emissions of carbon monoxide (CO) up to 50%. https://www.ge.com/news/press-releases/ge-announces-new-options-to-further-reduce-emissions-on-lm2500xpress-aeroderivative
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Companies
Alibaba Inks Cooperation with French Brands to Promote Eco-friendly Development
19 April 2023At the fifth meeting of the China-France Business Council, Alibaba and the world’s largest cosmetics group L’Oréal signed a strategic cooperation agreement to create an innovative “digitalized circular economy model for beauty products”. This partnership aims to promote green low-carbon concept and develop measurable and achievable solutions for circular economy.
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EU Parliament backs overhaul of Europe’s biggest climate policy
19 April 2023The European Parliament on Tuesday approved sweeping reforms to make EU climate change policies more ambitious, including an upgrade of the bloc's carbon market that is set to hike the cost of polluting in Europe.
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Barcelona bets on green to boost city’s mental health
19 April 2023Plans to expand low-traffic, green zones are targeted at reclaiming streets for residents — and lifting their spirits in the process.
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Great Pacific Garbage Patch now home to thriving ecosystem, scientists say
19 April 2023In the past, coastal-bound sea creatures had been discovered living and reproducing in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a nearly 80,000-ton swath of plastic and debris floating in the ocean between California and Hawaii.
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This new eco-friendly Puracy cleaning product helps you ditch plastic waste
19 April 2023Your favorite cleaning products may smell great and make your house sparkle. But what about the planet?
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ROYAL CANIN® Joins Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Program
19 April 2023ROYAL CANIN® is the first carbon neutral certified Mars Petcare brand to join the program, underscoring the company's commitment to climate action
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Staypineapple's new refillable water bottles and refill station
19 April 2023Staypineapple, the Pacific-Northwest-based boutique hotel brand, has expanded its eco-friendly commitments by identifying and addressing areas where the company can improve on its green initiatives.
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Energy Efficiency Goes High-Tech: A Look At The Future Of More Sustainable Living And Travel
19 April 2023If you’re charging an electric vehicle instead of filling up at the pump or working in buildings where software is improving indoor air quality and energy usage – you’re already experiencing how technology can help you live smarter and be more efficient.
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CameraMatics Launches MySafeDrive – A Smartphone App to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Empower Driver Safety
19 April 2023Dublin based sustainable mobility technology provider launch powerful new smartphone app that enables companies to track emissions, monitor driver behaviour and enhance driver safety of their entire workforce
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University of Vermont commits to carbon neutrality by 2030
19 April 2023he University of Vermont announced today that it has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 as the cornerstone of a Comprehensive Sustainability Plan (CSP) that lays out strategies for increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions.
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Environmental initiatives
Zig-Zag technology helping reduce kilns pollution
18 April 2023With thick smog engulfing most parts of Punjab province every winter, the authorities have embarked on multiple initiatives including the latest techniques in the brick kiln industry to reduce air pollution.
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Aviation and oil sectors join the pressure to make sustainable fuels viable
18 April 2023Symbol plant airbus This morning in Getafe served as a framework for the signing of the powerful Alliance for the Sustainability of Air Transport (AST), which seeks to interest the world of airlines, oil companies, airport and air navigation operators or universities . https://nationworldnews.com/aviation-and-oil-sectors-join-the-pressure-to-make-sustainable-fuels-viable/
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World Earth Day, IC2 promotes sustainable living.
18 April 2023World Earth Day was celebrated in Macau on April 22 for the third time in a row by the local NGO Macau IC2 Association under the theme "IC2 Invests In Our Planet," which advocates for a low-carbon lifestyle and environmentally friendly behaviors.
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Environmental initiatives
How NAPCo’s WTF program is being used to reduce herd emissions
17 April 2023UNIVERSITY students and young red meat industry professionals have been given an in-depth look at the breeding program of one of the country’s largest cattle companies – as it looks to reduce herd emissions and keep servicing its carbon neutral brand program.
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G-7 Environment Ministers agree to make efforts to reduce vehicle emissions
17 April 2023The Group of Seven environment ministers have agreed to make efforts to reduce vehicle emissions.
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Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism legislation will force big polluters to cut carbon emissions
17 April 2023After weeks of negotiating, the Australian government’s key climate carbon reduction program was passed by parliament on March 30, 2023
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Omani women create an environment-friendly product
17 April 2023Omani women create an environment-friendly product that preserves soil moisture, Oman News Agency, ( ONA ), said.
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Environmental initiatives
Recycle-to-earn Platform Ecoterra Raises More than $500,000, Readies for Next Stage of Presale
17 April 2023Ecoterra, a new sustainability-focused platform that rewards users for recycling, has raised more than $500,000 through an ongoing presale of its native $ECOTERRA token.
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Solar panels handle heat better when they’re combined with crops
13 April 2023New study finds that an optimal arrangement of solar panels on farms can cool the panels down by 10 degrees—crucial for their efficiency.
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Lifestyle
University of Guelph’s eco-friendly cutlery to be used in fast food stores
13 April 2023Researchers at the University of Guelph have developed eco-friendly cutlery that will soon be available at fast food chains across Canada.
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People
Omani student company recycles marble waste into environmentally friendly products
13 April 2023The student company "Reston" from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Nizwa was able to benefit from marble waste by recycling it into environmentally friendly, sustainable, and safe products.
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New wipe pouches can make veterinary practice disinfection more eco-friendly
13 April 2023Virox Technologies, the developer of eco-friendly disinfectant chemistries, has launched Rescue canister refill wipe pouches to help animal care professionals clean and disinfect more sustainably.
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Majority of Americans use cost-effective ways of staying eco-friendly
13 April 2023Three in five Americans care just as much about saving the environment as they do about saving money, new research suggests. As part of a recent survey into the sustainability habits of 2,000 U.S. residents, 64% of those polled said they care about the health of the planet and their wallet in equal measure.
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Social entrepreneurship to fight climate change
13 April 2023As heatwaves sweep the globe, the inevitability of the climate crisis is becoming more tangible. Climate change is penetrating—it’s an intense reality, and the world is witnessing its massive impact. It’s not the “new normal”
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U of G develops eco-friendly cutlery to reduce plastic waste, CO2
13 April 2023About 40 billion pieces of plastic cutlery are produced in North America each year. Using fully compostable cutlery, could save an estimated 180,000 tonnes of CO2
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Cloud can reduce greenhouse emissions, but don't assume it's automatic
13 April 2023Organizations can't outsource environmental challenges, warns Gartner
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Biden administration announces sweeping car emissions proposal
13 April 2023The US Environmental Protection Agency says the rules will dramatically slash emissions and reduce burden of pollution.
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EPA preparing to release strict vehicle emissions rules that could move US car market toward EV
12 April 2023The US Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to release strict new proposed federal emissions standards for light-duty vehicles that, if implemented, would move the US car market decisively toward electric vehicles over the next decade. https://abc7chicago.com/epa-vehicle-emissions-standards-us/13107459/
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Help Clean Up The Beach In Ocean City
12 April 2023Join Clean Ocean Action for their annual Spring Beach Sweeps on April 1 and help make the shore a cleaner place. https://patch.com/new-jersey/oceancity/help-clean-beach-ocean-city
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DNREC seeks comments on 2035 electric vehicle mandate
11 April 2023The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is encouraging public comments for the record ahead of the April 26 public hearing on the state’s potential adoption of a 2035 electric vehicle mandate. https://delawarebusinessnow.com/2023/04/dnrec-seeks-comments-on-2035-electric-vehicle-mandate/
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New Reports Unveil Roadmap To Sustainable Transitions In Australia’s Economy
11 April 2023New reports unveil a critical roadmap to transition Australia to a circular economy through design to help businesses and industry make real environmental change. https://indiaeducationdiary.in/new-reports-unveil-roadmap-to-sustainable-transitions-in-australias-economy/
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In big climate move, EPA set to unveil tough limits on auto emissions
11 April 2023The proposal aims to speed the transition to electric vehicles, but could threaten to sour an alliance with U.S. automakers. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/04/09/epa-auto-emissions-rules-climate/
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Environmental initiatives
First International Day of Zero Waste bolsters actions to address global pollution crisis
31 March 2023KUNR Public Radio is a proud partner in the Mountain West News Bureau, a partnership of public media stations that serve Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico and Wyoming. The mission is to tell stories about the people, places and issues of the Mountain West. https://www.kunr.org/energy-and-environment/2023-03-28/epa-good-neighbor-rule-cut-downwind-air-pollution-power-plants-impacts-mountain-west
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Environmental initiatives
EPA’s new rule to cut downwind pollution from power plants impacts Mountain West states
31 March 2023A new rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency aims to reduce pollution from coal-burning power plants and factories in nearly two dozen states. That’s to improve the air quality for people living downwind – an issue in the Mountain West. https://www.kunr.org/energy-and-environment/2023-03-28/epa-good-neighbor-rule-cut-downwind-air-pollution-power-plants-impacts-mountain-west
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Environmental initiatives
Help Clean Up The Beach In Ocean City
31 March 2023Want to make sure your local beaches are a safe and clean place for all to enjoy? Join Clean Ocean Action (COA) on April 1, 2023 for their annual Spring Beach Sweeps. https://patch.com/new-jersey/oceancity/help-clean-beach-ocean-city