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MobilityIndustry Consortium to Create Biopharma Sustainability Roadmap
According to Narendar Yeshwanth, PhD, vp for R&D and Innovation at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences, the BioPhorum industry collaboration is working on a plan to make the biopharmaceutical business more sustainable. Yeshwanth aspires for a mid-2024 release date.
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LifestyleRoam Park, East Africa's largest electric motorcycle assembly plant, is officially opened by Kenyan President William Ruto.
A number of businesses are putting out a lot of effort to make sure that the African continent is not left behind as the switch to electric transportation picks up speed around the globe. The market for electric motorcycles has been one of the continent's main areas of attention.
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Complete evaluation of the CSC RX1E electric motorcycle: The original affordable 80 mph e-moto
In the US, the CSC RX1E is a unique type of electric motorcycle. It's quick and strong enough to compete with the big boys, but it doesn't cost a fortune. How well does a cheap electric motorcycle that can travel on the highway ride? In my thorough evaluation of the CSC RX1E, I set out to learn the answer to that question.
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MobilityDTC CHAT: SARAH AHMED OF WARP + WEFT DISCUSSES SUSTAINABILITY
In order to learn more about direct-to-consumer (DTC) firms' operations and most recent collections, Rivet hosts a discussion series called DTC Chat.
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A major ocean current system is on the verge of collapsing, which "would affect everyone on the planet."
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current, of which the Gulf Stream is a part, may collapse by the middle of the century, or perhaps as early as 2025, according to a recent study that was published on July 25, 2023 in the journal Nature.
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Environmental initiativesSAP Concentrates on Key Vendors to Cut Carbon Emissions
In order to take concrete climate action, organizations are adopting net-zero emissions policies. These tactics frequently call for close cooperation with suppliers, partners in business, and clients. Scope 3 emissions, which are indirect emissions brought on by actions like buying products and services, account for more than 80% of the carbon footprint of many corporations.
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MobilityWith one year left, the sleek and brilliant Olympic torch for Paris has been presented.
The sleek, silver-colored, recyclable steel cylinder with gently tapering ends that will be used to carry the Olympic flame around France and on its final leg during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Games is being produced in a small quantity to conserve resources.
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LivingHomes made in 3D printing have a smaller carbon footprint.
Budget-conscious eco-conscious homeowners now have a new option, low-carbon cement-based 3D-printed homes. The Casitas @ The Halles, a brand-new housing development near Round Top, Texas, has launched tiny dwellings made of concrete that emits only 8% as much carbon dioxide as conventional portland cement.
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LifestyleAccording to a study, switching to a vegan diet can dramatically cut emissions.
The effect of our eating habits on the environment has been the subject of a significant scientific research. Over 55,000 people in the UK, including meat-eaters, fish eaters, vegetarians, and vegans, were questioned by the study's researchers. In comparison to a diet high in meat, the scientists discovered that a vegan diet might reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75%.
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CompaniesMadewell announces plans to produce more environmentally friendly jeans
For its 266 factories worldwide, Madewell has unveiled an ambitious five-pillar denim production improvement plan. Over 20 million goods are produced by the company annually.
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Crow Island's Hemas FMCG and Clean Ocean Force collaborate on a beach clean-up.
Hemas FMCG joined forces with Clean Ocean Force for a comprehensive beach cleanup on July 22, 2023, at Crow Island Beach, with the enthusiastic support of its staff, interns from the MAS-Dialog-Hemas Summer Interns Programme, Rotaract Club of Colombo Regent, and Universal College of Lanka. This action was part of Hemas FMCG's ongoing commitment to collecting plastic and combating marine plastic pollution.
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Environmental initiativesAn Eco-Friendly Method to Clean Up Oil Spills: Biosurfactants
Each year, it is believed that 1500 million liters of oil escape into the ocean. Because oil contains potentially harmful substances like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which can be poisonous or mutagenic to organisms, this results in widespread environmental pollution.
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Environmental initiativesCleanup at Puckeys Reserve Highlights Wollongong's Plastic Crisis
In support of Plastic Free July, more than 100 Year 7 students from Keira High School gathered on Friday, July 21 at Puckeys Reserve to help clean up the area.
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Environmental initiativesUnited States is to invest $700 million to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
On July 24, 2024 the Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the federal government would provide up to $700 million in grants to states to help measure and reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
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CompaniesThrough a partnership with Blue Star Services, Matterport increases its environmental commitments to reduce carbon footprint.
A crucial step in decreasing electronic waste due to its products is the free recycling of Matterport hardware and accessories that are beyond repair thanks to a partnership with Blue Star Services.
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CompaniesAlibaba Reduces Carbon Footprint Through Emission Reduction Measures by 13%
Alibaba partners, customers, and merchants have been investigating low-carbon consumption and reusing packaging. During Alibaba's fiscal year 2023, clean energy utilization in cloud data centers increased 1.5 times, and almost 2,600 businesses used the platform's energy-saving AI solution.
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MobilityAnalysis of successes in emissions reduction on ArcelorMittal's route to Net Zero
ArcelorMittal is the subject of a thorough investigation by GlobalData, which includes significant details about its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects. GlobalData provides useful information on ArcelorMittal's ESG performance by closely observing and compiling mentions of Net Zero and related ESG keywords.
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These renowned Levi's jeans are being updated with plant-based materials.
These most recent products are the culmination of Levi's ongoing efforts to design products that are environmentally friendly. It would have been unimaginable of ten years ago for the Plant-Based 501 to be built of at least 97% plant-based materials.
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MobilitySupport for the EPA's rule to lower EtO emissions is expressed by Rep. Cuellar.
The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed regulation to decrease ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilizing facilities has the support of Rep. Henry Cuellar and 39 other members of Congress, according to a letter sent to the agency this week.
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Clean electricity will be provided to aircraft in Germany during airport stops
In order to position Germany as a global leader in environmentally friendly aircraft, the government began a campaign in 2022.
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Study Discovers That Colleges Reduce Emissions by Providing Plant-Based Options by Default
An chance to minimize greenhouse gas emissions exists for colleges, and it starts with the dazzling silver serving trays in their buffet-style dining halls, according to new research.
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The Biden-Harris administration has allocated $135 million to reducing emissions across the industrial sector in America.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $135 million for 40 projects that, through advancing crucial transformative and creative technologies, will reduce carbon pollution from the industrial sector and lead the country toward a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.
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Changes that could be made to cataract surgery to impact climate change and lower greenhouse gas emissions
Medical professions are starting to consider how their fields of study affect the environment. A review article in the journal Ophthalmology focused on cataract surgery and possible measures to lower the amount of greenhouse gases produced by one of the most popular surgical procedures.
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A Game Changer In Environmental Sustainability Is Japan's Green IT
According to a Stanford University report, increased drought risk in the West might make planning more difficult for utilities aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
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According to a report, the Western drought could result in a spike in carbon emissions.
According to a Stanford University report, increased drought risk in the West might make planning more difficult for utilities aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
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Teekay's route to climate change: evaluating accomplishments and emissions reduction
Teekay's route to climate change: evaluating accomplishments and emissions reduction
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After John Kerry laments the carbon emissions from the Ukraine war, the White House remains silent.
When Fox News Digital questioned the White House about whether it agreed with John Kerry's recent remarks bemoaning the carbon impact of the Ukraine war, the White House remained mute.
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To cut carbon emissions, limit the top 20% of energy consumers.
Researchers caution that if worldwide climate change targets are to be realized, consumers in the wealthier, industrialized countries will have to accept limitations on their energy use.
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Nike: Using sustainable foam, moving closer to net zero
ReactX foam helps Nike achieve its goal of a 70% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions by lowering the carbon footprint of the InfinityRN 4 by 43%.
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Why some Atlantic Canadians are returning to the natural world and eschewing contemporary amenities
200 feet from an off-grid cabin where they do their laundry and cleaning, a family of four is sitting outside their tent on a wooden platform.
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The eco-route service from Tmap Mobility helps reduce emissions.
On July 17, 2023, Tmap Mobility, a prominent mobility platform, said that it would provide an eco-route planning tool that would enable drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) to select routes that consume less energy.
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How businesses react to emission regulations in terms of carbon trade-offs
Regulations to limit carbon emissions force businesses to carefully consider the best strategy for managing carbon. We outlined a uniform methodology for examining the trade-offs that carbon pricing for businesses presents and the best way for those businesses to respond.
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According to Jake Sullivan, China should be under pressure about climate change.
Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor, stated on Sunday that China needs to be put under pressure to "take significant, substantial action" to reduce emissions and combat climate change.
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Using a novel lifecycle approach, Shell reduces the carbon footprint of its aircraft lubricants.
In order to avoid, reduce, and then make up for lifecycle carbon emissions while improving aircraft performance and assisting clients in achieving their net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) or carbon emissions goals, Shell Aviation has developed a new lifecycle sustainability approach for its AeroShell aviation lubricants.
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Milk manure reduces emissions.
One of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world is reducing its reliance on natural gas while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions by using dairy-cow dung and food trash.
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Companies12th Cohort of the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator to Focus on Climate-Aligned Agriculture
On July 11, 2023, the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), a technology incubator and platform supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation and jointly run by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL), announced that it had chosen seven startups to take part in the program's 12th cohort.
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There's No Way to Make Space Travel Good for Planet Earth Right Now
Particularly when it comes to their renowned Falcon 9 rocket, SpaceX has never shied away from boasting. The Falcon 9 is the workhorse of the current global space fleet, with 217 Falcon 9s having launched since 2010, including 61 launches in 2022 alone. So what is there to dislike? Actually, a lot, at least if you are concerned about the environment.
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Release of the 2022 Sustainability Report by Oshkosh Corporation
The four pillars of Oshkosh Corporation's sustainability approach are community development, product innovation, employee empowerment, and operating sustainably. Oshkosh is steadily improving across the board, including the expansion of its battery-powered, purpose-built products that support maintaining clean communities all around the world.
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The Dark sideThe upper atmosphere's rocket exhaust pollution may have an impact on Earth's temperature.
According to a recent study, rocket launches cause air pollution to spread throughout the sky, which could cause harmful warming at usually clean high altitudes.
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The resulting air pollution from rocket launches
Our modern world would not be complete without rocket launches. But how can we prevent their harmful exhausts from hastening climate change?
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Greater pollution from rocket launches than from all other causes
According to a recent study by Dr. Eloise Marais, soot from rocket launches has a 400–500 times greater negative impact on the environment than soot from earthbound sources.
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World experiences record land and sea temperatures as 2023 brings more harsh weather
Climate experts warn that despite months of record-breaking heat on land and sea, nations have failed to establish more ambitious goals, making the aim of limiting long-term global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) increasingly out of reach.
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The Dark sideVirgin Galactic's exploitation of it to advertise space travel is a tragic irony.
The Overview Effect is one of Virgin Galactic's main selling points, yet it is a cruel irony that space travel is extremely harmful to the environment.
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The Dark side
There is currently no way to make space travel beneficial for planet Earth.
Particularly when it comes to their renowned Falcon 9 rocket, SpaceX has never shied away from boasting. The Falcon 9 is the workhorse of the current global space fleet, with 217 Falcon 9s having launched since 2010, including 61 launches in 2022 alone. So what is there to dislike? Actually, a lot, at least if you are concerned about the environment.
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Would you join a carbon-neutral spacecraft to visit another planet?
According to Space Perspective, more than 1,000 tickets have already been sold. A global innovator in world economic forms is the space perspective. Would you go to the very edge of a room?
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Generation Z anticipates brand sustainability action.
The capacity to deliver value and values and the integration of sustainability into fundamental company strategies will draw ethical customers and create remarkable market disruption.
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Environmental initiativesDubai's RTA publishes a plan to switch to emissions-free operations by 2050.
RTA's new strategy intends to counteract climate change and minimize its carbon footprint by placing a strong emphasis on switching to zero-emission vehicles, installing energy-efficient measures in buildings, and giving waste reduction first priority.
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Living'Off-grid Tarzan' from California quits his work and relocates to a treehouse in the jungle of Hawaii.
A Californian guy left his work, relocated, and is now living off the grid in a treehouse he built himself in an effort to "escape the matrix and get back in touch with nature."
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Environmental initiativesFairy gives advice on how to wash dishes to assist people cut less on pollution.
In an effort to assist consumers in lowering emissions and energy costs, P&G brand Fairy has shared the results of its Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) study on the carbon footprint of dishwashing.
