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The Elephant's No Longer in the Room: Four Lessons Animal Rights Groups, Zoos... - 0 views

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Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey is ending more than a century where elephant acts were a defining mark of the circus. It is a smart business and political move, one that reflects a deeper change in cultural preferences. Even if animal rights activists motivated the change, in the long run it will likely attract more people more frequently to the circus, and reduce political and reputational risks to the company.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey is ending more than a century where elephant acts were a defining mark of the circus. It is a smart business and political move, one that reflects a deeper change in cultural preferences. Even if animal rights activists motivated the change, in the long run it will likely attract more people more frequently to the circus, and reduce political and reputational risks to the company.</div>

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New NASA data show how the world is running out of water - The Washington Post - 0 views

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More than half of Earth's 37 largest aquifers are being depleted, according to gravitational data from the GRACE satellite system.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">More than half of Earth's 37 largest aquifers are being depleted, according to gravitational data from the GRACE satellite system.</div>

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Adriana Trujillo on 24 Jun 15

More than half of the world's 37 biggest aquifers are running dry, putting at risk the freshwater supplies of hundreds of millions of people, according to a NASA analysis. "The water table is dropping all over the world," said NASA water scientist Jay Famiglietti.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">More than half of the world's 37 biggest aquifers are running dry, putting at risk the freshwater supplies of hundreds of millions of people, according to a NASA analysis. "The water table is dropping all over the world," said NASA water scientist Jay Famiglietti. </div>

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How Europe's climate policies led to more U.S. trees being cut down - The Washington Post - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 22 Jun 15

European climate policies are creating new demand for biomass, which power plants now have an incentive to burn instead of coal. That's leading to dramatically increased logging along the eastern coast of the U.S., even as researchers question the eco-friendliness of biomass-based power generation

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">European climate policies are creating new demand for biomass, which power plants now have an incentive to burn instead of coal. That's leading to dramatically increased logging along the eastern coast of the U.S., even as researchers question the eco-friendliness of biomass-based power generation</div>

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The subtle - but very real - link between global warming and extreme weather events - T... - 0 views

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The best climate scientists in the world are telling us that extreme weather events like hurricanes are likely to become more powerful. When you combine stronger storms with rising seas, that's a recipe for more devastating floods.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The best climate scientists in the world are telling us that extreme weather events like hurricanes are likely to become more powerful. When you combine stronger storms with rising seas, that's a recipe for more devastating floods. </div>

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Obama: Power plant rule will shrink power prices - The Washington Post - 0 views

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In a sweeping initiative to curb pollutants blamed for global warming, the Obama administration unveiled a plan Monday aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by nearly a third by 2030.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In a sweeping initiative to curb pollutants blamed for global warming, the Obama administration unveiled a plan Monday aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by nearly a third by 2030.</div>

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Coca-Cola, World Wildlife Fund team up for water conservation - The Washington Post - 0 views

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Since 2007, the World Wildlife Fund and Coca-Cola have jointly raised tens of millions of dollars for water conservation projects. The partnership proved a winner for both organizations, write E. Richard Brownlee and Allison Elias. "What began as a relationship full of risk and uncertainty grew into a robust partnership built on trust at all levels of the organizations," they explain

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Since 2007, the World Wildlife Fund and Coca-Cola have jointly raised tens of millions of dollars for water conservation projects. The partnership proved a winner for both organizations, write E. Richard Brownlee and Allison Elias. "What began as a relationship full of risk and uncertainty grew into a robust partnership built on trust at all levels of the organizations," they explain</div>

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Predictions for Five CSR Trends in 2015 - 1 views

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As we close out 2014, here are Silicon Valley Community Foundation's predictions for what's ahead for CSR in the coming year:

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As we close out 2014, here are Silicon Valley Community Foundation's predictions for what's ahead for CSR in the coming year:</div>

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Connect the Drops on water conservation - Ceres - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 17 Mar 15

Ceres launched its Connect the Drops campaign, an initiative to further establish the link between sustainable water supplies and the economic health of California. Corporate signatories include Coca-Cola, Gap, General Mills, Levi Strauss & Co., and others.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ceres launched its Connect the Drops campaign, an initiative to further establish the link between sustainable water supplies and the economic health of California. Corporate signatories include Coca-Cola, Gap, General Mills, Levi Strauss & Co., and others.</div>

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H&M Reveals Conscious Exclusive Collection With Olivia Wilde - 0 views

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H&M's new Conscious Exclusive collection showcases clothing made of sustainable materials such as hemp, organic linen and organic leather.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">H&M's new Conscious Exclusive collection showcases clothing made of sustainable materials such as hemp, organic linen and organic leather.</div>

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U.N. panel proposes historic cuts to aircraft emissions - but environmentalists say it'... - 1 views

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A committee of the International Civil Aviation Organization has proposed standards for aircraft carbon dioxide emissions. "When fully implemented, the standards are expected to reduce carbon emissions more than 650 million tons between 2020 and 2040, equivalent to removing over 140 million cars from the road for a year," the White House said in a fact sheet

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A committee of the International Civil Aviation Organization has proposed standards for aircraft carbon dioxide emissions. "When fully implemented, the standards are expected to reduce carbon emissions more than 650 million tons between 2020 and 2040, equivalent to removing over 140 million cars from the road for a year," the White House said in a fact sheet</div>

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City deal will increase D.C. government's solar energy capacity by 70 percent - The Was... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 14 Dec 15

Washington, D.C., is on track to obtain 40% of the electricity used by its city government from wind and solar sources. Part of the electricity will come from a wind farm in Pennsylvania. The city signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with the project in August. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city will also source electricity from solar panels, with a plan to install panels at 34 government-owned sites.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Washington, D.C., is on track to obtain 40% of the electricity used by its city government from wind and solar sources. Part of the electricity will come from a wind farm in Pennsylvania. The city signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with the project in August. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city will also source electricity from solar panels, with a plan to install panels at 34 government-owned sites. </div>

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This is how rising seas will reshape the face of the United States - The Washington Post - 1 views

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New research suggests that millions of Americans currently live in regions that would be inundated by rising oceans if global temperatures continue to rise. The major remaining question isn't whether such change is coming, but rather how quickly it will come, says researcher Benjamin Strauss. "The question is, how long is the fuse and has it been lit yet?" he says.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">New research suggests that millions of Americans currently live in regions that would be inundated by rising oceans if global temperatures continue to rise. The major remaining question isn't whether such change is coming, but rather how quickly it will come, says researcher Benjamin Strauss. "The question is, how long is the fuse and has it been lit yet?" he says. </div>

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Israel, China advance water collaboration - Business & Innovation - Jerusalem Post - 0 views

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The Chinese and Israeli governments plan to partner on "Water City" in Shouguang, China, where Israeli-developed water technologies will be implemented to rehabilitate polluted aquifers and provide clean water, sewage treatment, desalination and irrigation. The city could become a model for how to bring such tech to large areas.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Chinese and Israeli governments plan to partner on "Water City" in Shouguang, China, where Israeli-developed water technologies will be implemented to rehabilitate polluted aquifers and provide clean water, sewage treatment, desalination and irrigation. The city could become a model for how to bring such tech to large areas. </div>

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China vowed to peak carbon emissions by 2030. It could be way ahead of schedule - The W... - 0 views

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China recently pledged to max out its carbon emissions by 2030 -- but some researchers say the country's carbon output might already have peaked. "We're reaching a point in much of China where the cities have been built, the roads have been built, a lot of the demand for cement and steel is essentially slowing," explained energy researcher Joanna Lewis.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">China recently pledged to max out its carbon emissions by 2030 -- but some researchers say the country's carbon output might already have peaked. "We're reaching a point in much of China where the cities have been built, the roads have been built, a lot of the demand for cement and steel is essentially slowing," explained energy researcher Joanna Lewis.</div>

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What are luxury hotels doing to save the environment? | Style Magazine | South China Mo... - 0 views

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Trump announces U.S. will exit Paris climate deal, sparking criticism at home and abroa... - 0 views

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As President Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, several governors and mayors of major cities reacted with disappointment and pledges to continue environmental efforts. "Worldwide, cities will lead in achieving climate treaty goals because so much of what's required happens at the local level," said Austin, Texas, Mayor Steve Adler.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As President Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, several governors and mayors of major cities reacted with disappointment and pledges to continue environmental efforts. "Worldwide, cities will lead in achieving climate treaty goals because so much of what's required happens at the local level," said Austin, Texas, Mayor Steve Adler.</div>

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The hidden environmental costs of dog and cat food - The Washington Post - 0 views

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Producing the meat that goes into US pet foods results in 64 million tons of greenhouse gases each year, according UCLA's Gregory Okin. The geographer's newly published study encourages less-meaty or plant-based pet foods.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Producing the meat that goes into US pet foods results in 64 million tons of greenhouse gases each year, according UCLA's Gregory Okin. The geographer's newly published study encourages less-meaty or plant-based pet foods.</div>

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NRG Energy introduced additional sustainability goals, which build on its science-based absolute GHG reduction goals set in 2014. The goals include: reducing water use 40% by 2030, reducing supply chain carbon and water intensity 25% by 2025, increasing recycling rate of coal combustion residuals 30% by 2022, and helping customers avoid 120 million metric tons of CO2-equivalent emissions by 2020.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">NRG Energy introduced additional sustainability goals, which build on its science-based absolute GHG reduction goals set in 2014. The goals include: reducing water use 40% by 2030, reducing supply chain carbon and water intensity 25% by 2025, increasing recycling rate of coal combustion residuals 30% by 2022, and helping customers avoid 120 million metric tons of CO2-equivalent emissions by 2020.</div>

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Denmark's biggest food waste initiative grows to 800 strong - The Post - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 24 May 17

Since the REFOOD initiative launched a year ago in a bid to offer a platform for companies and organisations in the food and service sector to help reduce food waste, things have really taken off. The initiative now counts 800 Danish restaurants, cafes, food producers and institutions that are taking an active role in bringing down food waste on a daily basis while increasing recycling.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Since the REFOOD initiative launched a year ago in a bid to offer a platform for companies and organisations in the food and service sector to help reduce food waste, things have really taken off. The initiative now counts 800 Danish restaurants, cafes, food producers and institutions that are taking an active role in bringing down food waste on a daily basis while increasing recycling. </div>

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'Greenest hotel in America': A Greensboro hotel makes climate-conscious travelers swoon... - 1 views

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From its 100 rooftop solar panels to its high-efficiency faucets and its energy-generating elevators, the Proximity Hotel in Greensboro, N.C., stakes its claim to being America's greenest hotel. The refurbished textile warehouse holds the LEED Platinum rating, which is the US Green Building Council's highest distinction.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From its 100 rooftop solar panels to its high-efficiency faucets and its energy-generating elevators, the Proximity Hotel in Greensboro, N.C., stakes its claim to being America's greenest hotel. The refurbished textile warehouse holds the LEED Platinum rating, which is the US Green Building Council's highest distinction.</div>

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