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A change of climate in how activists view business | GreenBiz - 0 views

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On the pathway beyond Paris, corporate leadership will be defined by maximizing positive impacts, not minimizing negative ones. What does civil society say?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">On the pathway beyond Paris, corporate leadership will be defined by maximizing positive impacts, not minimizing negative ones. What does civil society say? </div>

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Tallying the ROI of resilient buildings | GreenBiz - 1 views

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"The payback for resilience efforts can be measured in many ways," ULI noted, "including cost savings from preventing damages and reducing operating costs, as well as revenue enhancements from improved marketing, company brand and project image."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The payback for resilience efforts can be measured in many ways," ULI noted, "including cost savings from preventing damages and reducing operating costs, as well as revenue enhancements from improved marketing, company brand and project image."</div>

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Back to the future with nature's own construction materials? - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 20 Oct 15

Europe's construction industry has a crucial role in cutting carbon emissions and energy consumption. But getting companies to ditch traditional building materials for greener, bio-based alternatives remains an uphill struggle. They are more costly and questions remain over safety, reliability and durability The concept of building with bio materials is nothing new - mud and grass has been used in some countries for centuries.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Europe's construction industry has a crucial role in cutting carbon emissions and energy consumption. But getting companies to ditch traditional building materials for greener, bio-based alternatives remains an uphill struggle. They are more costly and questions remain over safety, reliability and durability The concept of building with bio materials is nothing new - mud and grass has been used in some countries for centuries.</div>

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What's the value of a clean beach? Here's how economists do the numbers | GreenBiz - 1 views

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Starbucks To Eliminate Plastic Straws From All Of Its Stores By 2020 | HuffPost - 0 views

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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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Etsy Offsets 100% of Carbon Emissions From Product Shipping - 1 views

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Disney World's new solar farm is twice the size of the Magic Kingdom - Orlando Sentinel - 0 views

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Luxury brands are slowly setting their sights on sustainable fragrances | Glossy - 0 views

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Though efforts in sustainable fashion production continue to expand and evolve, the beauty industry has been slow to follow, particularly when it comes to fragrance.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Though efforts in sustainable fashion production continue to expand and evolve, the beauty industry has been slow to follow, particularly when it comes to fragrance.</div>

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300 Global Companies Commit to Science-Based Climate Targets Ahead of Climate Week NYC - 1 views

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As the annual Climate Week NYC launches today, more companies are announcing their commitment to carbon emissions reduction targets. And they are doing so through using the guidelines set by the Science Based Targets initiative, which provides a framework that its supporters say can help companies stay competitive while doing their part to mitigate climate change.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As the annual Climate Week NYC launches today, more companies are announcing their commitment to carbon emissions reduction targets. And they are doing so through using the guidelines set by the Science Based Targets initiative, which provides a framework that its supporters say can help companies stay competitive while doing their part to mitigate climate change.</div>

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New City of Paris Initiative Targets Sustainable Fashion - 1 views

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BASF, Cargill, P&G and GIZ collaborate to drive production of sustainable certified coc... - 0 views

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BASF has partnered with Cargill, Procter & Gamble and German Development Agency GIZ to build a sustainable and transparent supply chain for coconut oil in the Philippines and Indonesia. The partnership is organized under a German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) program.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">BASF has partnered with Cargill, Procter & Gamble and German Development Agency GIZ to build a sustainable and transparent supply chain for coconut oil in the Philippines and Indonesia. The partnership is organized under a German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) program.</div>

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In the Arctic, the Old Ice Is Disappearing - The New York Times - 0 views

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In the Arctic Ocean, some ice stays frozen year-round, lasting for many years before melting. But this winter, the region hit a record low for ice older than five years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In the Arctic Ocean, some ice stays frozen year-round, lasting for many years before melting. But this winter, the region hit a record low for ice older than five years.</div>

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Scientists call for more precision in global warming predictions - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 24 May 17

Researchers from the Environmental Defense Fund, Harvard University and Princeton University have proposed that scientists use different and more precise measurements when predicting global warming trends, particularly by measuring carbon emissions on both 20- and 100-year scales. The researchers believe this dual-measurement system would help organizations and governments see both the short- and long-term benefits of different energy projects.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Researchers from the Environmental Defense Fund, Harvard University and Princeton University have proposed that scientists use different and more precise measurements when predicting global warming trends, particularly by measuring carbon emissions on both 20- and 100-year scales. The researchers believe this dual-measurement system would help organizations and governments see both the short- and long-term benefits of different energy projects.</div>

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PepsiCo Faces Activist Outrage, Plus Threats of More to Come - Environmental Leader - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 22 Aug 17

The Rainforest Action Network claims that PepsiCo's Palm Oil Action Plan Progress Report, released last week, is basically a sham. PepsiCo must begin enforcing environmental violations throughout its supply chain, or RAN intends to continue negative PR efforts against the company and its financial supporters.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Rainforest Action Network claims that PepsiCo's Palm Oil Action Plan Progress Report, released last week, is basically a sham. PepsiCo must begin enforcing environmental violations throughout its supply chain, or RAN intends to continue negative PR efforts against the company and its financial supporters.</div>

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Unilever, PepsiCo wash hands of 'biodegradable' plastic | GreenBiz - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 29 Nov 17

Emerging evidence suggests oxo-degradable packaging could be more harmful than previously realized.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Emerging evidence suggests oxo-degradable packaging could be more harmful than previously realized. </div>

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'Death by a thousand cuts': vast expanse of rainforest lost in 2018 | Environment | The... - 0 views

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Thousands of Amazon employees ask the company to adopt a climate change plan - The Verge - 1 views

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