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LivingLive off the grid in this racing legend’s mansion ‘compound’ for sale near Mooresville
Famed motocross rider Brian Deegan calls his and his wife Marissa’s 35-acre mansion property north of Mooresville “the ultimate compound.” https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nascar-auto-racing/thatsracin/article273563120.html
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Environmental initiativesCalifornia Needs Carbon Capture to Meet Net-Zero Carbon Goals
If the last few years have shown us anything, it is the importance of having control over our production and supply chains—especially when it comes to energy. After a year of rollercoaster energy prices in 2022, with gas reaching over $7.00 in some parts of California https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2023/03/23/california_needs_carbon_capture_to_meet_net-zero_carbon_goals_888876.html
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Environmental initiativesGreen Ammonia Global Market Report 2023: Zero-Carbon Ammonia Has the Potential to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Move Towards Net Zero-Carbon in the Upcoming Decades
Global Green Ammonia Market was valued at USD 4.07 million in 2022 and is anticipated to project robust growth in the forecast period with a CAGR of 39.16%, owing to a significantly increasing demand for renewable energy. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/green-ammonia-global-market-report-214500252.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABLX9V1AD2O
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Environmental initiativesEvery stage of plastic production and use is harming human health: Report
New report recommends the United Nations Global Plastics Treaty significantly reduce plastic use through aggressive bans and caps, and closer examination of toxic ingredients. https://www.ehn.org/effects-of-plastic-pollution-on-human-health-2659624790.html
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Environmental initiativesThe Aviation Industry Is Investing In Sustainable Fuel, But More Is Needed
The U.S. airline industry has set an ambitious goal to be net carbon neutral by 2050. https://www.forbes.com/sites/benbaldanza/2023/03/20/the-aviation-industry-is-investing-in-sustainable-fuel-but-more-is-needed/?sh=60798d282646
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CompaniesPROTOPIA – step by step creating the sustainable future for cosmetics
Faber-Castell Cosmetics sets a milestone in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness with the concept of a rechargeable mechanical cosmetics pencil Faber-Castell Cosmetics' latest future-oriented innovation in the field of responsible packaging https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/PROTOPIA_step_by_step_creating_the_sustainable_future_for_cosmetics/207641
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CompaniesMichelman to feature sustainable flexible packaging at PAMEX
Michelman will introduce PAMEX 2023 visitors to next-generation barrier and functional film coatings that help customers achieve sustainability targets. https://www.labelandnarrowweb.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2023-03-20/michelman-to-feature-sustainable-flexible-packaging-at-pamex/
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CompaniesAmcor’s Sustainability Commitment Receives ‘AA’ Rating by MSCI
Amcor has been recognized for its strong commitment to sustainability with an 'AA' rating in the MSCI Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating https://www.inkworldmagazine.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2023-03-21/amcors-sustainability-commitment-receives-aa-rating-by-msci/
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CompaniesL'Oréal Becomes Third Global Company to Invest in Geno-led Venture for Sustainably Sourced Ingredients
Geno's biotechnology platform will be used to develop sustainable alternatives to critical ingredients in everyday cosmetics, personal care, and cleaning products. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/loreal-becomes-third-global-company-to-invest-in-geno-led-venture-for-sustainably-sourced-ingredients-301776196.html
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Environmental initiativesProgramme designed to help Welsh businesses reduce carbon emissions announces inaugural award winners
A programme designed to help Welsh businesses develop ambitious carbon emission reduction plans to help them achieve net zero has announced the winners of its inaugural awards. https://newsfromwales.co.uk/programme-designed-to-help-welsh-businesses-reduce-carbon-emissions-announces-inaugural-award-winners/
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CompaniesPepsico’s Pep+ brings sustainability to every level of organization
Pepsico, Purchase, NY, has heard from consumers and is doing its part to take sustainability practices to the next level. https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/58701-pepsicos-pep-brings-sustainability-to-every-level-of-organization
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PeopleHelena introduces two new sustainable brands
Helena Agri-Enterprises has introduced two new sustainability-focused brands: Enertia, an enzyme-based soybean seed treatment and Resgenix, a water efficiency tool. https://www.agriculture.com/crops/soybeans/helena-introduces-two-new-sustainable-brands
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Environmental initiativesBeyond energy and climate issues
The researchers looked at the complete value chains of the 14 most common types of plastics, including polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride. These 14 bulk plastics account for 90% of the plastic products manufactured worldwide. https://www.futurity.org/sustainable-plastics-industry-recycling-biomass-2894422/
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Environmental initiativesYES, a 100% sustainable plastic industry is possible
Lots of recycling, combined with the use of CO2 from the air and biomass, could make a completely sustainable plastics industry a reality, according to a new study. https://www.futurity.org/sustainable-plastics-industry-recycling-biomass-2894422/
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Environmental initiativesECB to publish first detailed carbon footprint
The European Central Bank and euro zone national central banks will publish their first detailed carbon footprints in the coming days, showing the environmental impact of years of crisis-fighting. https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/ecb-publish-first-detailed-carbon-footprint-2023-03-22/
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Environmental initiativesFor Earth Angel, Every Production Is a Chance to Help Save the Planet
The sustainability consulting agency, founded in 2013, has worked with TV and film productions — including 'Severance,' 'The Whale' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' — to make sets greener and help reduce carbon footprints. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/earth-angel-hollywood-fight-climate-change-film-tv-sets-1235354339/
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PeopleQuitting for a cause: These visionaries left their jobs for planet-saving careers
When Eugene Kirpichov quit his job at Google in 2020, he shared the good-bye email he’d sent his colleagues on LinkedIn. https://www.edf.org/article/quitting-cause-these-visionaries-left-their-jobs-planet-saving-careers?addl_info=The%20visionaries%20who%20left%20their%20careers%20to%20save%20the%20planet
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Environmental initiativesCorporate sustainability helps consumers save money and the planet
A whopping 92% of homeowners incorporate sustainable features during a kitchen renovation, according to a recent Houzz survey. But there are simpler ways for anyone to make their kitchen a little greener, and it doesn't require an expensive renovation. https://www.monitorsaintpaul.com/premium/brandpoint/stories/corporate-sustainability-helps-consumers-save-money-and-the-planet,29695
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Environmental initiativesClimate Change Is Speeding Toward Catastrophe. The Next Decade Is Crucial, U.N. Panel Says.
A new report says it is still possible to hold global warming to relatively safe levels, but doing so will require global cooperation, billions of dollars and big changes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/climate/global-warming-ipcc-earth.html
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Loftex puts sustainable twist on synthetic plush throws
Loftex Home is expanding its throw assortment, amping up the fashion factor and adding sustainability into the mix. https://www.hometextilestoday.com/manufacturers/loftex-puts-sustainable-twist-on-synthetic-plush-throws/
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Environmental initiativesClimate change affects greenhouse gas emissions from stream networks
Natural greenhouse gas emissions from streams and lakes are strongly linked to water discharge and temperature according to a new study led by Linköping University, Sweden. https://www.newswise.com/articles/a-vicious-circle-climate-change-affects-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-stream-networks
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Environmental initiativesSyte Unveils State of eCommerce Discovery 2023: Y2K Trends, Sustainable Products Lead Consumer Demand
Syte, the leading Product Discovery Platform for retail, today published its annual State of eCommerce Discovery report. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/syte-unveils-state-of-ecommerce-discovery-2023-y2k-trends-sustainable-products-lead-consumer-demand-301777422.html
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CompaniesDynamic Cables reaffirms commitment to sustainability
Touted to be the gateway to the world of electricity, the event offers companies to exhibit their product portfolio, services and plans towards growing sustainably. https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-dynamic-cables-reaffirms-commitment-to-sustainability-226646
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CompaniesBeautyroots: A Global Beauty Revolution Empowering Indian Women with Natural, Vegan, and Sustainable Choices
Indian women are increasingly aware of the benefits of natural, vegan, and sustainable beauty products. https://www.ptinews.com/pti/beautyroots-a-global-beauty-revolution-empowering-indian-women-with-natural-vegan-and-sustainable-choices/60879.html
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Environmental initiativesSouth Korea cuts 2030 emissions reductions targets for industry
South Korea revised down its 2030 targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector on Tuesday but maintained its national goal of cutting emissions by 40% of 2018 levels in what it called a reasonable adjustment. https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/south-korea-cuts-2030-emissions-reductions-targets-industry-2023-03-21/
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Environmental initiativesWestern students suggest solutions to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals
As participants in this year’s edition of the World’s Challenge Challenge competition, Western students are showing their acute understanding of problems related to sustainability and are putting their best efforts together to suggest solutions. https://news.westernu.ca/2023/03/western-students-suggest-solutions-to-advance-un-sustainable-development-goals/
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Environmental initiativesNew powers to tackle air and noise pollution will lead to a ‘cleaner, healthier and greener future’
Climate Change Minister Julie James has said new powers to tackle air and noise pollution will lead to a cleaner, healthier and greener Wales. https://www.gov.wales/new-powers-tackle-air-and-noise-pollution-will-lead-cleaner-healthier-and-greener-future
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Environmental initiativesMachine learning can tackle plastic pollution
Compostable plastics, including wrappers and packaging, can contaminate conventional plastic waste in the recycling process. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/machine-learning-can-tackle-plastic-pollution-heres-how/
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Environmental initiativesCut emissions quickly to save lives, scientists warn in a new U.N. report
The planet is on track for catastrophic warming, but world leaders already have many options to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and protect people, according to a major new climate change report from the United Nations. https://www.npr.org/2023/03/20/1162711459/cut-emissions-quickly-to-save-lives-scientists-warn-in-a-new-u-n-report
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Environmental initiativesSaving the planet one ride at a time: The rise of green energy transportation
A renewable economy could provide a lasting solution to the challenges raised by the evergrowing environmental issues. Climate change, energy security, sustainability, and pollution to name a few. https://technode.global/2023/03/20/saving-the-planet-one-ride-at-a-time-the-rise-of-green-energy-transportation/
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Environmental initiativesCan the World Run on Renewable Energy?
Most experts agree the transition to a clean energy economy will be difficult. But countries like Germany -- https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/can-the-world-run-on-renewable-energy/
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Environmental initiativesUS-made solar panels could cut emissions by 30%, says study
Reshoring crystalline silicon PV panel manufacturing to the United States by 2035 could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30% and energy consumption by 13% from 2020 levels, according to scientists from Cornell University. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/03/20/us-made-solar-panels-could-cut-emissions-by-30-says-study/
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PeopleAdam Driver asked NASA how it plans to save Earth from world-ending asteroids
Adam Driver asked NASA how it would save Earth from an incoming asteroid. No city-killer asteroids are known to be a threat to Earth, but NASA hasn't catalogued all of them. NASA space missions have landed on one asteroid and crashed into another, to practice deflecting it. https://www.businessinsider.com/adam-driver-asks-nasa-save-earth-from-world-ending-asteroids-2023-3
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Environmental initiativesHard Rock International to Honor 'Save the Planet' Motto as Part of Ongoing Partnership with World Wildlife Fund During Annual Earth Hour Movement
Hard Rock International is once again teaming up with global conservation leader World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for its annual Earth Hour movement, bringing the world-renowned brand's "Save the Planet" motto to life. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hard-rock-international-to-honor-save-the-planet-motto-as-part-of-ongoing-partnership-with-world-wildlife-fund-during-annual-earth-hour-movement-301777454.html
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Environmental initiativesCity and UCT launch an app that encourages sustainable lifestyle changes
On March 15, 2023, the City, in collaboration with the University of Cape Town (UCT) and funded by the European Union, launched Climate Campaigners, a free mobile app that offers a variety of sustainability-based lifestyle changes that will enable citizens to contribute to the City’s commitments to climate resilience and carbon neutrality by 2050. https://www.capetownetc.com/sustainability/city-and-uct-launch-an-app-that-encourages-sustainable-lifestyle-changes/
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LifestyleChef Tom Hunt: ‘Living off-grid taught us so much about unnecessary waste’
Tom Hunt is a chef on a mission. In a world of fast food and instant deliveries, he wants to teach us how to cook and shop sustainably on a budget, with a new food philosophy. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/20/chef-tom-hunt-living-off-grid-taught-us-so-much-about-waste-18472009/
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Environmental initiativesHelm Operations Partners with Reygar to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Canada-UK digitization project set to support fleet operators in achieving emissions targets. https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/helm-operations-partners-with-reygar-to-reduce-carbon-footprint
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Environmental initiativesEvery stage of plastic production and use is harming human health
Plastic production is on track to triple by 2050, a potential influx of hazardous materials that the Earth and humans can't handle, according to a new report from the Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health. https://www.ehn.org/effects-of-plastic-pollution-on-human-health-2659624790.html
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CompaniesNokia outlines private LTE work in bid to clear oceans of plastic
Nokia has unveiled plans to deploy private wireless connectivity, network Edge equipment, and analytics for The Ocean Cleanup project. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/nokia-outlines-private-lte-work-in-bid-to-clear-oceans-of-plastic/
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Environmental initiativesLow carbon design can reduce cement emissions by 40% - here’s how to deploy it at scale
Cement emissions from construction projects can fall by up to 40% by 2030 with low-carbon materials and design techniques. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/low-carbon-design-can-almost-halve-cement-emissions-here-s-how-to-deploy-it-at-scale/
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Environmental initiativesSimulating The Future Can Help Reduce Waste, Emissions And Inequalities
The concept of innovating in the present to shape the future is not new. Companies that have been around for decades or even centuries continue to remain relevant despite climate change and geopolitical adversities thanks to their age-old innovative spirit and technology driven mindset. https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2023/03/14/simulating-the-future-can-help-reduce-waste-emissions-and-inequalities/?sh=622085f04781
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CompaniesNeste: Finnair reduces CO2 emissions with SAF
Finnair has purchased 750 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste to reduce the carbon emissions from flights departing from Helsinki Airport in Finland https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/19849/neste-finnair-reduces-co2-emissions-with-saf
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Environmental initiativesPort of Montreal adopts AI technology to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of vessels
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a Canadian company that specialises in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to shipping, have launched a project to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of vessels using the Port of Montreal that makes the most of artificial intelligence. https://splash247.com/port-of-montreal-adopts-ai-technology-to-measure-and-reduce-the-carbon-footprint-of-vessels/
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Environmental initiativesClean air advocate seeks policy-oriented action to cut carbon emission
A climate advocate pushed for a policy-oriented method to help improve the air quality in the Asia Pacific as the Philippines' air quality does not meet the standards of the World Health Organization https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/03/20/news/clean-air-advocate-seeks-policy-oriented-action-to-cut-carbon-emission/1883558
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Environmental initiativesHow Nepal Regenerated Its Forests
In the 1970s, Nepal was facing an environmental crisis. Forests in Nepal’s hillsides were being degraded due to livestock grazing and fuelwood harvesting, which led to increased flooding and landslides https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/150937/how-nepal-regenerated-its-forests
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Environmental initiativesEU Parliament Votes to Reduce Emissions of Member Countries by 40% Until 2030
The European Parliament has voted today for the revision of the so-called Effort Sharing Regulation, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport, buildings and agriculture until 2030 from 30 per cent to 40 per cent compared to 2025 levels. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-parliament-votes-to-reduce-emissions-of-member-countries-by-40-until-2030/
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LifestyleA 1920s cookstove foiled one guest accustomed to electricity
Travelers may crave a break from their phones, but going off the grid can prove difficult for some. Airbnbs hosts in Missouri and Georgia share mishaps they've witnessed at their remote properties. Some guests bring too much luggage and even appliances; others have irrational fears of wildlife. https://www.businessinsider.com/airbnb-hosts-share-how-city-travelers-mess-up-when-going-off-the-grid-2023-3
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LivingYork University launches microlecture series in sustainable living
York University hopes to inspire people worldwide to take "tangible sustainability-focused actions" after launching a free open-access microlecture series in sustainable living. https://www.toronto.com/news/york-university-launches-microlecture-series-in-sustainable-living/article_030e387e-e31f-51d1-9f5a-158b1d5bc1e6.html
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Environmental initiativesSolar project to reduce campus greenhouse gas emissions by 600 to 700 tons annually
The University of Notre Dame will install a 46,000-square-foot solar array on the west side of campus, along Indiana 933, as part of an ongoing effort to diversify its energy supply and achieve net zero campus carbon emissions by 2050. https://news.nd.edu/news/solar-project-to-reduce-campus-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-600-to-700-tons-annually/
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CompaniesShell And EGAT To Study Clean Energy Development To Reduce Carbon Emissions
Shell Company of Thailand and EGAT signed an MOU to study clean energy development with the aim to reduce GHG emissions and drive Thailand toward Net Zero Emissions by 2065. https://solarquarter.com/2023/03/15/shell-and-egat-to-study-clean-energy-development-to-reduce-carbon-emissions/
