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Desalination: the quest to quench the world's thirst for water | Technology | The Guardian - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 23 Jun 15 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 23 Jun 15

Technological advances have made removing salt from seawater and waste water less energy-intensive, but will they simply encourage us to use more?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Technological advances have made removing salt from seawater and waste water less energy-intensive, but will they simply encourage us to use more? </div>

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New report estimates enough natural gas is leaking to negate climate benefits | Environ... - 1 views

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Del Birmingham on 25 Jun 15

Natural gas has been touted as an environmentally friendly substitute to coal and oil production, but a new report estimates enough gas is leaking to negate most of the climate benefits of process.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Natural gas has been touted as an environmentally friendly substitute to coal and oil production, but a new report estimates enough gas is leaking to negate most of the climate benefits of process.</div>

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'Wild west' of eco-labels: sustainability claims are confusing consumers | Guardian Sus... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 08 Jul 14 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 08 Jul 14

There are an estimated 455 eco-labels in use, creating a poorly regulated "wild west" that does little to inform consumers about the products they buy and often have no verifiable criteria, experts say. "There are too many labels out there. And too few of them are the real thing," says Valerie Davis, co-founder of EnviroMedia

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There are an estimated 455 eco-labels in use, creating a poorly regulated "wild west" that does little to inform consumers about the products they buy and often have no verifiable criteria, experts say. "There are too many labels out there. And too few of them are the real thing," says Valerie Davis, co-founder of EnviroMedia</div>

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Ikea vows to be net exporter of renewable energy by 2020 | Guardian Sustainable Busines... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 16 Jun 16

IKEA wants to become a net exporter of renewables by 2020 and plans to spend another $670.5 million on renewable energy development. It currently sources 53% of its total electricity needs from renewables, controlling 314 turbines and 700,000 solar panels worldwide. The company will continue to embrace energy-efficiency measures, reduce supply chain emissions and make its products more sustainable.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">IKEA wants to become a net exporter of renewables by 2020 and plans to spend another $670.5 million on renewable energy development. It currently sources 53% of its total electricity needs from renewables, controlling 314 turbines and 700,000 solar panels worldwide. The company will continue to embrace energy-efficiency measures, reduce supply chain emissions and make its products more sustainable.</div>

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Which Cruise Companies Are Leading the Charge in Cutting Air Pollutants? - Environmenta... - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 15 Mar 17

New International Maritime Organisation rules that take effect in 2020 will require cruise ships to reduce their emissions. In advance of these regulations, several cruise companies are already taking steps to reduce their environmental pollution, the Guardian reports.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">New International Maritime Organisation rules that take effect in 2020 will require cruise ships to reduce their emissions. In advance of these regulations, several cruise companies are already taking steps to reduce their environmental pollution, the Guardian reports. </div>

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Forget about cotton, we could be making textiles from banana and pineapple | Guardian S... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 25 Mar 15

Banana, pineapple and coconut don't just belong in the fridge, they're making their way into fashion now too.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Banana, pineapple and coconut don't just belong in the fridge, they're making their way into fashion now too.</div>

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Not just good on paper: how businesses and NGOs can protect rainforests | Guardian Sust... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Jan 14

Drawing on a key example of successful stakeholder engagement between Rainforest Action Network and Mitsubishi Electric, Erik Wohlgemuth, Future 500's COO, draws important connections and breaks down how NGOs and corporations must continue to work together to confront irresponsible forest management and illegal deforestation across the globe.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Drawing on a key example of successful stakeholder engagement between Rainforest Action Network and Mitsubishi Electric, Erik Wohlgemuth, Future 500's COO, draws important connections and breaks down how NGOs and corporations must continue to work together to confront irresponsible forest management and illegal deforestation across the globe. </div>

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Palm oil: WWF name and shame top global buyers | Guardian Sustainable Business | Guardi... - 1 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 29 Jan 14 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 29 Jan 14

Palm oil continues to proliferate in everything from ice cream to shampoo but sustainable palm oil has failed to catch on, as a punchy short film by the environment group, WWF, ... But there are more fundamental issues at play.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Palm oil continues to proliferate in everything from ice cream to shampoo but sustainable palm oil has failed to catch on, as a punchy short film by the environment group, WWF, ... But there are more fundamental issues at play. </div>

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Procter & Gamble touts 'win-win' of cutting phosphates in all laundry soaps | Guardian ... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 05 Feb 14 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 05 Feb 14

Global waterways, especially in developing countries, are set to benefit as the Tide manufacturer aims to cut phosphates from all its laundry soaps within two years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Global waterways, especially in developing countries, are set to benefit as the Tide manufacturer aims to cut phosphates from all its laundry soaps within two years.</div>

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Air pollution linked to much greater risk of dementia | Environment | The Guardian - 0 views

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Risk in over-50s increases by 40% where highest nitrogen oxide levels exist, study shows

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Risk in over-50s increases by 40% where highest nitrogen oxide levels exist, study shows</div>

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From London to Shanghai, world's sinking cities face devastating floods | Environment |... - 0 views

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London, Jakarta, Shanghai and Houston and other global cities that are already sinking will become increasingly vulnerable to storms and flooding as a result of global warming, campaigners have warned ahead of a landmark new report on climate science.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">London, Jakarta, Shanghai and Houston and other global cities that are already sinking will become increasingly vulnerable to storms and flooding as a result of global warming, campaigners have warned ahead of a landmark new report on climate science.</div>

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California winery hires earthworms to clean up its wastewater | Guardian Sustainable Bu... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 24 May 16 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 24 May 16

A glass of wine can require as much as 14 gallons of water to make, prompting Fetzer Vineyards to try a wriggly wastewater solution invented in Chile.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A glass of wine can require as much as 14 gallons of water to make, prompting Fetzer Vineyards to try a wriggly wastewater solution invented in Chile.</div>

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Big corporates leading the way on climate change with carbon pricing | Guardian Sustain... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 18 Sep 14 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 18 Sep 14

New CDP report shows 150 major companies already use an internal price on carbon and many more are calling for clear pricing to help regulate emissions

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">New CDP report shows 150 major companies already use an internal price on carbon and many more are calling for clear pricing to help regulate emissions</div>

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GM food generally safe for humans and the environment, report says | Environment | The ... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 18 May 16 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 18 May 16

Genetically manipulated food remains generally safe for humans and the environment, a high-powered science advisory board declared in a report on Tuesday. The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine concluded that changing the genetics of what we eat does not produce the "Frankenfood" monster some opponents claim - but is not feeding the world with substantially increased yields, as proponents promised.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Genetically manipulated food remains generally safe for humans and the environment, a high-powered science advisory board declared in a report on Tuesday. The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine concluded that changing the genetics of what we eat does not produce the "Frankenfood" monster some opponents claim - but is not feeding the world with substantially increased yields, as proponents promised. </div>

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Surge in renewable energy stalls world greenhouse gas emissions | Environment | The Gua... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 24 Mar 16 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 24 Mar 16

Global carbon dioxide emissions were flat for the second consecutive year in 2015 due, in part, to renewables, according to the International Energy Agency. The report said that renewables accounted for about 90% new installed capacity last year, and wind represented at least half of that total. Meanwhile, the world's economy jumped about 3% last year, "offering further evidence that the link between economic growth and emissions growth is weakening," said the report.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Global carbon dioxide emissions were flat for the second consecutive year in 2015 due, in part, to renewables, according to the International Energy Agency. The report said that renewables accounted for about 90% new installed capacity last year, and wind represented at least half of that total. Meanwhile, the world's economy jumped about 3% last year, "offering further evidence that the link between economic growth and emissions growth is weakening," said the report.</div>

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EU targets energy waste and coal subsidies in new climate package | Environment | The G... - 1 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 15 Dec 16 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 15 Dec 16

The European Commission released "Clean Energy for All Europeans," a new clean energy package that lays out plans to help the EU meet its climate targets under the Paris Agreement. The plans outlined in the package include cutting carbon emissions by 40% and increasing energy efficiency by 30% by 2030, phasing out coal subsidies, and more.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The European Commission released "Clean Energy for All Europeans," a new clean energy package that lays out plans to help the EU meet its climate targets under the Paris Agreement. The plans outlined in the package include cutting carbon emissions by 40% and increasing energy efficiency by 30% by 2030, phasing out coal subsidies, and more.</div>

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Down smackdown: The North Face v Patagonia on ethical feather standards | Guardian Sust... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 12 Sep 14

The North Face and Patagonia have launched rival standards for animal welfare, with a particular focus on the way the ducks and geese used to produce down are treated. Now the two companies are sparring over which set of standards actually does more to protect the birds.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The North Face and Patagonia have launched rival standards for animal welfare, with a particular focus on the way the ducks and geese used to produce down are treated. Now the two companies are sparring over which set of standards actually does more to protect the birds. </div>

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Carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere forecast to shatter milestone | Environment | The G... - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 07 Jul 16 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 07 Jul 16

The amount of carbon in the atmosphere will hit 400 parts per million this year and will remain above that level for many decades to come, scientists say. The milestone is being reached sooner than expected, raising questions about the planet's ability to avert catastrophic climate change.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The amount of carbon in the atmosphere will hit 400 parts per million this year and will remain above that level for many decades to come, scientists say. The milestone is being reached sooner than expected, raising questions about the planet's ability to avert catastrophic climate change.</div>

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How UC Berkeley MBAs beat the market with a socially responsible fund | Guardian Sustai... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 22 Apr 14

MBA students from the University of California, Berkeley achieved a 50% return on investment from the school's socially responsible investment fund since 2008. The fund performed almost 5% better than the overall market from 2011 to 2014.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">MBA students from the University of California, Berkeley achieved a 50% return on investment from the school's socially responsible investment fund since 2008. The fund performed almost 5% better than the overall market from 2011 to 2014.</div>

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Chinese authorities have recently given courts the authority to hand down the death penalty for serious cases of pollution
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Public anger over China’s growth-at-all-costs policies has been growing steadily in response to the increasingly polluted air and water
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public’s attitudes towards environmental protection found that up to 80 percent believe that environmental protection should be a higher priority than economic development.
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A recent analysis by the Health Effects Institute in Boston found that over a million people die prematurely in China every year as the result of air pollution.
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Particulate levels in Beijing, Guangzhou and other Chinese cities often rise to as much as seven times the World Health Organization’s air-quality standard
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A protest over plans to build a petro-chemical refinery in Kunming
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Adriana Trujillo on 10 Jul 13

Chines courts are allowed to hand down the death penalty for serisous cases of pollution

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