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Environmental initiatives
Toward Cleaner Beaches: Testing Removal Methods for Marine Debris on a Hiroshima Island
08 December 2022A November 2022 clean-up activity on a Hiroshima Prefecture island tested specialized vehicles and plastic compactors as ways to tackle marine debris as efficiently as possible. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02225/toward-cleaner-beaches-testing-removal-methods-for-marine-debris-on-a-hiroshima-island.html
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Want to eat healthy and save the planet?
08 December 2022A new study led by Dr. Asaf Tzachor, in collaboration with an international team of scientists, analyzed a state-of-the-art biotechnology system that cultivates Spirulina. https://phys.org/news/2022-12-healthy-planet-beef-spirulina-algae.html
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Companies
Castellum is ranked as one of the world's most sustainable companies
08 December 2022For the seventh consecutive year, Castellum has received top marks in the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (S&P CSA) and is the only Nordic property company to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, the S&P 500 ESG and several other related sustainability indices. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/castellum-ranked-one-worlds-most-071500599.html
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Mobility
Can Hybrid Work Really Cut Your Company’s Carbon Footprint?
08 December 2022For many companies, 2023’s top priorities revolve around cutting costs and keeping business going, no matter what curveballs the economy throws in the new year. But the arrival of 2023 also means we are yet another year closer to the 2025 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets set in the 2015 Paris Agreement https://commercialobserver.com/2022/12/can-hybrid-work-really-cut-your-companys-carbon-footprint/
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Mobility
Real vs. Fake Christmas Trees: Which is better for the Environment?
08 December 2022Artificial trees can last many years if well cared for, which seems to make them the obvious sustainable choice, but they do have drawbacks https://onetreeplanted.org/blogs/stories/real-vs-artificial-christmas-trees
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Mobility
Time to reduce air pollution
08 December 2022Air pollution leading to lung cancers and other chronic lung diseases on large scale is a serious health issue https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/editorial-page/time-to-reduce-air-pollution
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Mobility
Companies Can Improve Sustainability By Finding Carbon Emissions Hot Spots Across Their Supply Chains, Accenture Report Shows
08 December 2022Companies need full visibility across their supplier base in order to make significant progress on net zero targets by 2050. However, that visibility is challenged by the fact that nearly two-thirds of upstream Scope 3[1] emissions in supply chains come from suppliers that companies don’t deal with directly, according to a new report by Accenture https://www.emsnow.com/companies-can-improve-sustainability-by-finding-carbon-emissions-hot-spots-across-their-supply-chains-accenture-report-shows/
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Environmental initiatives
Croatia's coast turns to solar in bid to become energy-sustainable
08 December 2022As high electricity bills have closed most hotels along Croatia's Adriatic coast ahead of the winter season, the mayor of the Dalmatian port town of Makarska is making plans to make it energy-sustainable by turning to solar energy sources. https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/croatias-coast-turns-solar-bid-become-energy-sustainable-2022-12-12/
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Companies
Lyft announces new incentives to get drivers to go electric
08 December 2022Lyft announced on December 12, 2022 a number of new partnerships and offerings for its drivers who are looking to switch to electric vehicles, as part of the company’s push to go all electric by 2030. https://www.fastcompany.com/90822745/lyft-announces-new-incentives-to-get-drivers-to-go-electric
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Environmental initiatives
Awareness Campaign Asks Residents To Reduce Storm Drain Pollution
08 December 2022A coalition of counties, cities and towns has launched an awareness initiative to encourage and quantify efforts to reduce water pollution, according to a news release from City of Santa Rosa, which is part of the coalition. The Streets to Creeks action tracker allows participants to start their own action campaigns, designed to reduce pollutants entering the waterways through storm drains. https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/Awareness-Campaign-Asks-Residents-To-Reduce-Storm-17648296.php
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Mobility
Moving Toward Net Zero Carbon Emissions
07 December 2022PETRONAS has been paving ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its hydrocarbon resources guided by aspirations to drag this down to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. https://www.forbes.com/sites/petronas/2022/12/05/moving-toward-net-zero-carbon-emissions/?sh=7fa50106656a
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Mobility
Textiles manufacturing needs to become sustainable
07 December 2022The industry is coming under greater ESG scrutiny. Traceability in supply chain and recycling of textile waste are vital going forward https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/textiles-manufacturing-needs-to-become-sustainable/article66227418.ece
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Mobility
Heat Pumps: Cut Your Carbon Footprint
07 December 2022The HeatSmart Alliance mission is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by accelerating adoption of energy-efficient heat pumps in Massachusetts homes and businesses. Founded in 2020 https://www.waylandenews.com/2022/12/11/heat-pumps-cut-your-carbon-footprint/
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Companies
Leading Furniture Brand Fancyarn Announces Launch of 100% Eco-Friendly Wooden Oak Tables and Benches
07 December 2022Fancyarn, a globally acclaimed manufacturer of furniture, today announced its latest line of elegant wooden benches and tables made from 100% oak wood. https://www.yahoo.com/now/leading-furniture-brand-fancyarn-announces-230000385.html
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Mobility
Boeing says India is key nation for its sustainable aerospace programme
07 December 2022Boeing’s Vice President for Global Sustainability Policy and Partnerships, said the company is confident of delivering commercial airplanes capable of flying on 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030. https://www.eastmojo.com/national-news/2022/12/12/boeing-says-india-is-key-nation-for-its-sustainable-aerospace-programme/
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Mobility
Internet search results could be increasing your carbon emissions
07 December 2022Almost everyone thinks they know how to use Google, and they usually get the answer they want. Many will intuitively know that the query “milk good for you” leads to different results than “milk bad for you”. The same goes for queries for “climate change” versus “climate hoax”, or for “2020 US Elections valid” versus “stop the steal”. https://nenow.in/environment/internet-search-results-could-be-increasing-your-carbon-emissions.html
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Environmental initiatives
How “Sustainable” Wool is Wiping Out Wildlife and Pumping Out Emissions
07 December 2022The sheep are shocked and gashed during shearing. The wool is rendered into textile by a long, pollution-intensive process of scouring, carding, grading and weaving. https://sentientmedia.org/sustainable-wool-pollution/
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Environmental initiatives
Toward Cleaner Beaches: Testing Removal Methods for Marine Debris on a Hiroshima Island
07 December 2022On November 17, a clean-up activity on Atatajima, an island in Ōtake, Hiroshima Prefecture, targeted marine debris, including 400 large fishing floats, that had washed up on the island’s western Nagaura coastline. https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02225/toward-cleaner-beaches-testing-removal-methods-for-marine-debris-on-a-hiroshima-island.html
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Mobility
Nuclear fusion: How long until this breakthrough discovery can power your house
07 December 2022For the first time in history, US scientists at the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain, a source familiar with the project confirmed to CNN. The US Department of Energy is expected to officially announce the breakthrough on December 13, 2022.
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People
Denny Bros completes fourth and final phase of solar panel investment
07 December 2022Denny Bros Ltd’s long-standing commitment to greener measures has once again been shown with a further £200,000 investment in solar panels at its Kempson Way headquarters. https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Denny_Bros_completes_fourth_and_final_phase_of_solar_panel_investment/205582
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Companies
Green Hydrogen Truck Means Zero CO2 Emissions for INEOS Inovyn PVC Deliveries Between Tavaux and Dijon
06 December 2022Green Hydrogen truck means Zero CO2 emissions for INEOS Inovyn PVC deliveries between Tavaux and Dijon. https://hydrogen-central.com/green-hydrogen-truck-means-zero-co2-emissions-ineos-inovyn-pvc-deliveries-between-tavaux-and-dijon/
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Companies
JetBlue Announces Science-based Emissions Reduction Target and Strategy to Achieve Net Zero by 2040
06 December 2022JetBlue (Nasdaq: announces on December 6, 2022 a science-based target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a coalition that defines and promotes best practices in emissions reduction targets.
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People
Secretary Haaland Announces New Steps to Accelerate Solar Energy Development on Public Lands in the West
06 December 2022BLM kicks off process to develop new West-wide solar plan; Initiates reviews for three solar projects in Arizona totaling 1 gigawatt of clean energy https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-announces-new-steps-accelerate-solar-energy-development-public-lands
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Environmental initiatives
How LanzaTech turns greenhouse gases into ethanol, bottles and dresses
06 December 2022At LanzaTech’s lab in the Chicago suburbs, a beige liquid bubbles away in dozens of glass vats. The concoction includes billions of hungry bacteria, specialized to feed on polluted air — the first step in a recycling system that converts greenhouse gases into usable products. https://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/how-lanzatech-turns-greenhouse,21226
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People
Zero emission fruit? Fresh Del Monte says yes, launching first carbon neutral pineapple
06 December 2022Miami-based vertically integrated producer and marketer Fresh Del Monte Produce is launching its first carbon neutral certified pineapple, Del Monte Zero. https://www.thepacker.com/news/sustainability/zero-emission-fruit-fresh-del-monte-says-yes-launching-first-carbon-neutral
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Accacia tackles the real estate industry’s massive carbon emissions problem
06 December 2022The real estate and infrastructure sectors contribute about 40% of global carbon emissions, and part of solving the climate crisis is fixing how those industries work. https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/05/accacia-funding/
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Mobility
This new magnetic powder can capture microplastics in water
06 December 2022When plastic waste breaks down into tiny fragments, it can’t be detected at wastewater treatment plants. This new material can help. https://www.fastcompany.com/90819882/this-new-magnetic-powder-can-capture-microplastics-in-water
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Companies
SISP 2022 Promotes Renewable Energy as a Step to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
06 December 2022The second day of the 2022 Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership (SISP) week continued the discussion that was focused on building a strong foundation within sustainable energy. In the approach to developing sustainability, Indonesia and Sweden shared a mutual interest in the establishment of renewable energy as a step to reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050. https://en.tempo.co/read/1665290/sisp-2022-promotes-renewable-energy-as-a-step-to-reach-net-zero-emissions-by-2050
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Mobility
Coach operators’ views sought by Zero Emission Coach Taskforce
06 December 2022The Zero Emission Coach Taskforce is calling on all coach operators to help shape the future of zero carbon travel. The Taskforce, led by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, has produced a survey in collaboration with the Department for Transport which will help shape a study that answers the crucial question of what zero-emission coaches of the future need to deliver. https://cbwmagazine.com/coach-operators-views-sought-by-zero-emission-coach-taskforce/
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Companies
EODev Launches a New Range of High Capacity Zero-emission Hydrogen Power Generators
06 December 2022After less than three years in business and close to 100 GEH2 (110kVA) and onboard REXH2®(70kW) electro-hydrogen power generators sold across the world, French manufacturer EODev announces the commercialization of new products from 10kVA to 1,750kVA. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221206005673/en/EODev-Launches-a-New-Range-of-High-Capacity-Zero-emission-Hydrogen-Power-Generators
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Environmental initiatives
Ancient carbon trick could reduce dairy emissions by 84%
06 December 2022Biochar has been used by farmers around the world for millennia - but it could offer a way for dairies to reduce their problematic carbon emissions. https://news.yahoo.com/ancient-carbon-trick-could-reduce-dairy-emissions-161447956.html
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Environmental initiatives
Sustainable transportation is going to be integral to cities down the road
05 December 2022With the rate of urbanisation ramping up, the demand for more sustainable and carbon-neutral options for mobility is also increasing https://gulfbusiness.com/sustainable-transportation-going-to-be-integral/
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Environmental initiatives
Green factories are changing minds in more conservative U.S. states
05 December 2022At least $25.7 billion in new U.S. clean-energy factories are in the works, thanks in part to the generous subsidies in President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law. Most of these projects — and the jobs that come with them — are in traditionally conservative states. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/green-factories-are-changing-minds-in-more-conservative-u-s-states/
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Environmental initiatives
Bahrain plans 30pc cut in emissions by 2035: Oil Minister
05 December 2022During the eighth Mediterranean Dialogues forum, Oil and Environment Minister, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina stressed that Bahrain is continuing to devise and implement ambitious development plans and initiatives in order to achieve its environmental and climatic obligations. https://tradearabia.com/news/OGN_403994.html
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Companies
ALPLA’s Canupak Reduces Carbon Emissions by Around 71 Percent
05 December 2022ALPLA is offering its customers further potential to reduce emissions as well as expertise for future developments. https://whattheythink.com/news/113256-alplas-canupak-reduces-carbon-emissions-around-71-percent/
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Companies
Vaayu and Klarna enable consumers to watch carbon footprint
05 December 2022The climate technology and financial services company will introduce tools that allow the consumer to follow the environmental lifecycle of their purchases https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/vaayu-and-klarna-enable-consumers-to-watch-carbon-footprint
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Mobility
Greening the OR Can Save Costs, Decrease Surgery’s Carbon Footprint
05 December 2022As the climate shifts and affects the health needs of individuals across the world, surgeons are looking inward to see how the activities in the OR contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/december-6-2022-issue/greening-the-or-can-save-costs-decrease-surgery-s-carbon-footprint/
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Environmental initiatives
France Is Banning Short-Haul Domestic Flights in a Bid to Reduce Carbon Emissions
05 December 2022The European Commission (EC) has given French officials the green light to ban select domestic flights if the route in question can be completed via train in under two and a half hours. https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/france-bans-domestic-flights-1234781709/
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Companies
AIMCo-financed carbon emissions down 9% in 2021
05 December 2022The Alberta Investment Management Corp.’s total financed carbon dioxide emissions fell nine per cent in 2021, according to its annual climate disclosure. https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/strategies/aimco-financed-carbon-emissions-down-9-in-2021/
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Companies
Toyota’s New Hydrogen-Powered Pickup Is a Testbed for Sustainable Future Trucks
05 December 2022Japanese car giant Toyota is one of the few automakers pursuing hydrogen propulsion in earnest. Most hydrogen vehicles use a fuel cell to turn the gas into electricity. https://www.thedrive.com/news/toyotas-new-hydrogen-powered-pickup-is-a-testbed-for-sustainable-future-trucks
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Mobility
Climate change in the forests of northern Germany
05 December 2022More and more trees are suffering the consequences of decades of human-made climate change. https://www.eurasiareview.com/06122022-climate-change-in-the-forests-of-northern-germany/
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Environmental initiatives
The tools to support net zero are already here
02 December 2022From carbon measurement to hyper efficient value chains, digital solutions can enable industrial firms to simultaneously boost productivity and decarbonise https://gulfbusiness.com/tools-to-support-net-zero-are-already-here/
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Companies
Zoomcar launches “Zoomcar Green” program to promote eco-friendly car usage
02 December 2022Zoomcar, the largest car-sharing marketplace covering emerging markets and dominating the self -driving car market in India, announced the launch of “Zoomcar Green” program by Q2 of 2023 https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/zoomcar-launches-zoomcar-green-program-to-promote-eco-friendly-car-usage-qkucce97
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People
Melissa Preddie’s art focuses on sustainability
02 December 2022Melissa Andrea Preddie has channelled her love for the environment and sustainable living into a eco-friendly business. https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20221205/melissa-preddies-art-focuses-sustainability
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Environmental initiatives
Morocco will spend nearly €12 billion on green investments over the next 4 years
02 December 2022Focusing on renewable energy, this program will run from 2023 to 2027 and opens up new opportunities for foreign specialized companies. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-724017
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Environmental initiatives
Planet Sustainability: The Choice Is Ours!
02 December 2022Building on previous publications, George Lueddeke PhD, independent Global Lead of the international One Health for One Planet Education initiative, focuses on several key themes in this new article, including Democracy vs Autocracy, the Russia-Ukraine War, climate change and environmental degradation along with the global challenge to shift our priorities from human-centrism to eco-centrism. https://impakter.com/planet-sustainability-choice-ours/
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Environmental initiatives
Grim Study Shows 10 Years of 'Carbon Offsets' in California Had No Climate Benefit
02 December 2022Many of the companies promising 'net zero' emissions to protect the climate are relying on vast swaths of forests and what are known as carbon offsets to meet that goal. https://www.sciencealert.com/grim-study-shows-10-years-of-carbon-offsets-in-california-had-no-climate-benefit
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Environmental initiatives
Can trees reduce pollution at schools next to freeways?
02 December 2022The trees were planted in 2020 in hopes that air quality measurements in the future will show they helped mitigate pollution that drifts into the school grounds. https://www.capradio.org/articles/2022/12/04/can-trees-reduce-pollution-at-schools-next-to-freeways-a-fresno-campus-tries-plantings/
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Mobility
Are we really serious about saving planet Earth and ourselves?
02 December 2022The timeline to come up with a treaty is two years. But we do not have to wait two years to reduce our own plastic footprint. https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/05/opinion/columns/are-we-really-serious-about-saving-planet-earth-and-ourselves/1869056
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Environmental initiatives
Therese Coffey hails Mail readers for leading war against plastic waste with four-year anti-pollution campaign
02 December 2022The Environment Secretary has praised Daily Mail readers as she hailed progress towards the first global treaty to cut plastic pollution. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11501987/Therese-Coffey-hails-Mail-readers-leading-war-against-plastic-waste-campaign.html