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Environmental initiativesCargo ships return to sail power to reduce carbon footprint
In a much-welcomed historic move, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set out in 2018 to halve shipping emissions by 2050. https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/cargo-ships-return-to-sail-power-to-reduce-carbon-footprint/
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Environmental initiativesFood Tech Innovator HUNGRY Aims to Offset Its Carbon Footprint Through a New Collaborative Initiative
HUNGRY, the comprehensive platform that provides exceptional food and events solutions for businesses across the country, announces an ambitious new initiative that seeks to offset a significant amount of the company’s carbon dioxide emissions. https://www.perishablenews.com/retailfoodservice/food-tech-innovator-hungry-aims-to-offset-its-carbon-footprint-through-a-new-collaborative-initiative/
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Environmental initiativesBoeing ramps up its acquisition of sustainable aviation fuels
Giant US aerospace and defence giant Boeing has announced that it is to increase its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchases by more than 100% this year, in comparison with last year. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/boeing-ramps-up-its-acquisition-of-sustainable-aviation-fuels-2023-02-17
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MobilityCan energy storage power the sustainability revolution?
B2B chemical consultancy ChemBizR takes a look at what opportunities the burgeoning world of energy storage offers to the sustainability industry https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/v
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ChatGPT alters response on benefits of fossil fuels, now refuses to answer over climate concerns
Artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT recently changed its response to a question asking it to formulate an argument in favor of fossil fuels as a way of increasing human happiness. https://www.yahoo.com/now/chatgpt-alters-response-benefits-fossil-130015171.html
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Environmental initiativesAustralia Will Rely On Carbon Credits & Offsets To Meet Climate Goals
The government of Australia is struggling with how to lower carbon emissions without damaging its industrial base. https://cleantechnica.com/2023/02/17/australia-will-rely-on-carbon-credits-offsets-to-meet-climate-goals/
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Environmental initiativesHow to design exhibitions with a lower environmental impact
MuseumNext invited the Design Museum’s Head of Exhibitions and Environmental Impact Lead, Elise Foster Vander Elst, and Alexie Sommer of the URGE Collective to share how they are driving change by developing exhibits with environmental responsibility in mind. https://www.museumnext.com/article/how-to-design-exhibitions-with-a-lower-environmental-impact/
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Environmental initiativesWhat is cover cropping and how is it reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
According to the United States Environmental protection Agency, in 2020, agriculture accounted for 11.2 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Stephaine Kortman is a research scientist at CSU Monterey Bay; she studies soil greenhouse gas emissions, and she says that Carbon Dioxide is not the only gas emitted from farmland. https://www.ksbw.com/article/forecasting-our-future-what-is-cover-cropping-and-how-is-it-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/42945249#
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Environmental initiativesNandi Hills Ropeway to minimize Carbon footprint, Karnataka Tourism signs development agreement
Revenue and Non-revenue generating facilities have been planned at Upper & Lower landing stations. These facilities would also cater to tourists staying at Hotel and accommodation facilities around the location. https://www.traveldailynews.asia/attractions-theme-parks/nandi-hills-ropeway-to-minimize-carbon-footprint-karnataka-tourism-signs-development-agreement/
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CompaniesLovely Poo Poo Encourages People to Adopt a Sustainable Lifestyle to Reduce Deforestation
Lovely Poo Poo introduces sustainable toilet paper as part of a sustainable lifestyle. A sustainable lifestyle meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/lovely-poo-poo-encourages-people-to-adopt-a-sustainable-lifestyle-to-reduce-deforestation
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MobilityCan data help fashion slash overproduction and reduce emissions?
According to a new analysis of practices, one of the most wasteful consumer sectors can significantly improve its environmental record with relative ease. https://environmentjournal.online/articles/can-data-help-fashion-slash-overproduction-and-reduce-emissions/
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CompaniesDHL Express Announces GoGreen Plus, a Carbon Reduction Program for Customers
DHL Express, founded in 1969, is a global logistics and express courier company that provides international shipping, courier, and parcel delivery services. https://www.environmentalleader.com/2023/02/gogreen-plus-dhl-express/
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MobilityIs Biodiesel More Effective Than Electric at Reducing Carbon?
With the transportation sector being the largest source of GHG emissions in the U.S.1, fleets are increasingly feeling the pressure to lower carbon emissions. https://www.ttnews.com/articles/biodiesel-more-effective-electric-reducing-carbon
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Environmental initiativesUsing spiders as environmentally-friendly pest control
Groups of spiders could be used as an environmentally-friendly way to protect crops against agricultural pests. https://phys.org/news/2023-02-spiders-environmentally-friendly-pest.html
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Environmental initiativesFight Climate Change, Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, And Support Global Communities With Solaxy
The Solaxy Group, one of the leading developers of net-zero carbon projects, announced on February 16, 2023 that the pre-launch of its innovative carbon credit marketplace. https://www.pollutiononline.com/doc/fight-climate-change-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-and-support-global-communities-with-solaxy-0001
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Environmental initiativesOn a mission to curb rig emissions, Diamond Offshore joins forces with Norwegian firm
In a bid to reduce the carbon footprint of its rig fleet and improve energy efficiency, Diamond Offshore, an offshore drilling contractor, has teamed up with Norway’s Stepwise, a technology-enabled service driving systematic decarbonisation of heavy industry with an initial focus on the offshore energy segment. https://www.offshore-energy.biz/on-a-mission-to-curb-rig-emissions-diamond-offshore-joins-forces-with-norwegian-firm/
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CompaniesAXIS Capital commits to reducing emissions
AXIS Capital Holdings has announced a commitment to a 50% absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 across its operations. The commitment is the company’s latest step in its plan to transition to a low-carbon economy. https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/nz/news/environmental/axis-capital-commits-to-reducing-emissions-436578.aspx
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Environmental initiativesEU Proposes to Make All New City Buses Zero-Emission by 2030
The Commission of the European Union has presented a plan through which it requires new buses operating within the bloc to have zero-emissions by the year 2030. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-proposes-to-make-all-new-city-buses-zero-emission-by-2030/
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Environmental initiativesScientists have invented a wild way to remove plastic pollution from our oceans with egg whites: ‘99% efficiency’
Researchers at Princeton Engineering have found a way to turn your breakfast food into a new material that can cheaply remove microplastics from our oceans. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/scientists-have-invented-a-wild-way-to-remove-plastic-pollution-from-our-oceans-with-egg-whites-99-efficiency/ar-AA15ELMs?li=BBnba9O
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Environmental initiativesUNDP and The Ocean Cleanup sign MoU to eliminating plastic pollution in oceans
Plastic pollution poses an existential threat to the health of the world’s oceans and the billions of people who depend on marine resources for food and income. https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/2352922-undp-and-the-ocean-cleanup-sign-mou-to-eliminating-plastic-pollution-in-oceans
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CompaniesProAmpac Debuts New ProActive Sustainability Products
ProAmpac announced that it's debuting new products from its ProActive Sustainability Portfolio at Packaging Innovations 2023. https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/100870-proampac-debuts-new-proactive-sustainability-products
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Environmental initiativesChina's chance to further reduce diesel emissions with robust policy "punches"
Doing more to abate emissions from diesel fleets can be one of the most critical missions for China in the next decade. https://theicct.org/china-diesel-policy-punches-feb23/
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MobilityKangaroo fecal microbes could reduce cow methane emissions
Baby kangaroos have acetic acid-producing bacteria in their foregut, which can aid muscle growth in cattle. https://www.beefmagazine.com/news/kangaroo-fecal-microbes-could-reduce-cow-methane-emissions
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Environmental initiativesPlastic Bans To Solve Plastic Pollution
Governments might finally be getting serious about plastic pollution. National and state governments around the world passed single-use plastic bans in 2022, but it’s not big governments that are taking action. https://earth911.com/business-policy/plastic-bans-to-solve-plastic-pollution/
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Environmental initiatives25% of money managers took steps to reduce carbon emissions
A fourth of CEOs at global money and wealth management firms completed initiatives to reduce the carbon emissions of their businesses, according to a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers Luxembourg. https://www.pionline.com/esg/25-money-managers-took-steps-reduce-carbon-emissions-pwc
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PeopleBiden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Corridors
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Corridors, Expansion of EV Charging in Underserved Communities https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-funding-zero-emission-medium-and-heavy-duty-vehicle
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CompaniesSchwalbe Is Developing E-Bike Tires Made Of Recycled Materials
The German bike tire company is working with fellow German firm Pyrum Innovations to recycle used bike tires. https://insideevs.com/news/652355/schwalbe-ebike-tires-recycled-materials/
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Environmental initiativesRoadmap for achieving net-zero carbon buildings by 2040
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have produced a free online guide to help architects, engineers and planners create a net-zero carbon built environment by 2040. https://architectureau.com/articles/roadmap-for-achieving-zero-carbon-buildings-by-2040/
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Environmental initiativesIsrael must make eco-friendly utensils cheaper than plastic disposables
The tax on plastic products made life difficult for large families and institutions, but reducing the cost of ecological alternative products could work better. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-731373
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CompaniesSamsung unveils eco-friendly accessories for Galaxy phones and wearables in Korea
Samsung has been trying to make its products eco-friendly in multiple ways. Apart from improving its entire supply chain to make it friendlier to the environment. https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-eco-friendly-accessories-galaxy-phones-wearables-korea/
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Environmental initiativesNew app saves coned customers money and helps the environment
A Brooklyn-based climate tech startup called Meltek has launched a free mobile phone app that ConEd customers can use to save money and reduce pollution. https://yonkerstimes.com/new-app-saves-coned-customers-money-and-helps-the-environment/
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Environmental initiativesLawmakers call for EPA to more tightly regulate plastic production and cut ties with chemical recycling
In a letter, lawmakers urged Administrator Michael Regan to carry out provisions first outlined in last year’s Protecting Communities from Plastic Act, saying the agency can do more to curb pollution. https://www.wastedive.com/news/congress-booker-letter-epa-plastic-chemical-recycling/642703/
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Environmental initiativesHow electric Zambonis highlight the need for zero-emission EVs on and off the ice
Electric vehicles are better for the climate and your health, with zero tailpipe emissions. Electric Zambonis are a perfect example since they often operate in an enclosed environment. https://electrek.co/2023/02/13/how-electric-zambonis-highlight-the-need-for-zero-emission-evs/
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Environmental initiativesOpen Farm introduces carbon footprint tool to reduce emissions
Open Farm launched its new online carbon footprint tool, providing consumers with the carbon footprint of all its products. Called Know Your Footprint, the tool is the first of its kind in the pet industry, according to Open Farm, and furthers the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon emissions and providing transparency to consumers. https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/16655-open-farm-introduces-carbon-footprint-tool-to-reduce-emissions
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Environmental initiativesTaiwan commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday signed a major climate change law that introduces a net-zero carbon target for 2050 https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Climate-Change/Taiwan-commits-to-net-zero-carbon-emissions-by-2050
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CompaniesMSC and DB Schenker Launch Model Biofuel Program to Reduce Emissions
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and a freight forwarder have struck an innovative deal that calls for one of the largest uses of biofuel addressing the growing concerns of shippers to reduce their total carbon footprint. https://maritime-executive.com/article/msc-and-db-schenker-launch-model-biofuel-program-to-reduce-emissions
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CompaniesAVANGRID Recognized Among World’s Most Sustainable Companies
AVANGRID , a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, has announced it is one of two U.S. electric utilities to be named to the 2023 Sustainability Yearbook. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005622/en/AVANGRID-Recognized-Among-World%E2%80%99s-Most-Sustainable-Companies-in-SP-Global-2023-Sustainability-Yearbook
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Environmental initiativesNew report says companies’ climate targets are misleading to the public
Climate commitments by companies aren’t always as green as they seem. A new report concludes major brands are exaggerating how ambitious their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions are — in effect misleading consumers, investors and governments. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/new-report-says-companies-climate-targets-are-misleading-to-the-public
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Environmental initiativesThe world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds
The world is producing a record amount of single-use plastic waste, mostly made from polymers created from fossil fuels, despite global efforts to reduce plastic pollution and carbon emissions, according to a new report released on February 13, 2023. https://www.kmbc.com/article/more-single-use-plastic-waste-than-ever-report/42776571#
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Environmental initiatives‘Plastic-eating’ enzymes to be deployed to combat waste polyester clothing
Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are to develop ‘plastic-eating’ enzymes that could help solve the ever-growing problem of waste polyester clothing. https://www.newswise.com/articles/plastic-eating-enzymes-to-be-deployed-to-combat-waste-polyester-clothing
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Environmental initiativesIsrael must make eco-friendly utensils cheaper than plastic disposables - opinion
The tax on plastic products made life difficult for large families and institutions, but reducing the cost of ecological alternative products could work better. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-731373
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CompaniesPUMA Joins Zero100 to Find Industry-wide Solutions to Reduce Carbon Emissions in the Supply Chain
Sports company PUMA has joined Zero100, a community of industry leaders which aims reduce carbon emissions from the supply chain through digitization, to take the next step after the company announced significant carbon emission cuts last year. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230213005238/en/PUMA-Joins-Zero100-to-Find-Industry-wide-Solutions-to-Reduce-Carbon-Emissions-in-the-Supply-Chain
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Environmental initiativesEnergy intensive industries given £12 million boost to cut emissions and costs
UK government announces further funding to help businesses clean up industrial processes and improve energy efficiency. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/energy-intensive-industries-given-12-million-boost-to-cut-emissions-and-costs
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PeopleChinachem tout Hong Kong’s first ‘zero-carbon’ air-conditioning system, with emissions offset by mainland wind farm
CLP will upgrade the air-conditioning system at Chinachem’s Nina Tower complex in Tsuen Wan to a water-cooled, AI-controlled system. The developer expects the new system to reduce electricity consumption by more than half compared to the existing system. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3209927/clp-chinachem-tout-hong-kongs-first-zero-carbon-air-conditioning-system-emissions-offset-mainland
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Environmental initiativesNet zero for Australia's built environment is possible by 2040
A guide produced by UNSW experts will help the construction industry achieve net zero in the built environment by 2040. https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/art-architecture-design/net-zero-australias-built-environment-possible-2040
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Environmental initiativesThe internet contributes 1.6 billion annual tons in greenhouse gas emissions. Google and Microsoft's AI search war will make it worse.
The internet contributes 1.6 billion annual tons in greenhouse gas emissions. Now, Google and Microsoft want to add AI to their search engines. This would add to global carbon emissions, experts told Wired. https://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-ai-search-war-will-add-to-carbon-emissions-2023-2
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Living'We're going there for adventure': Family in off-grid house in Auckland head for Cromwell hut
A slice of rural life near the city - Jessie Chalmers and Andrew Duncan are listing their architectural off-grid home in Auckland. https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/sustainable-living/131208951/were-going-there-for-adventure-family-in-offgrid-house-in-auckland-head-for-cromwell-hut
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Environmental initiativesLouisiana's climate action plan sees billions pledged to reduce emissions after first year
The first year of Louisiana's Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 https://www.nola.com/news/environment/billions-invested-in-carbon-cuts-in-climate-plans-1st-year/article_39b5e408-a337-11ed-ab2b-1f4fafdea5d8.html
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Environmental initiativesWorld’s first zero-emissions Portland cement industrial trial launches in the UK
Cement 2 Zero (C2Z), a UK-based demonstrator project to trial the world’s first zero-emissions cement on an industrial scale, was officially launched this week having successfully conducted the first in a series of pilot-scale melts https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/08022023/worlds-first-zero-emissions-portland-cement-industrial-trial-launches-in-the-uk/
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Environmental initiativesSave the Planet with library books
The Walker Public Library is built on a system that reuses a multitude of lendable materials to reduce cost and waste. This natural process saves the planet while saving you money. https://www.walkermn.com/news/save-the-planet-with-library-books/article_d1e5b6d8-a88a-11ed-bf83-e36fe4c6657b.html
