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Geophysical experts call for ethical framework in geoengineering deployment

Envirotec Magazine

As interest seemingly grows in geoengineering as a strategy for tackling global warming, the world’s largest association of Earth and space scientists has launched a putative “ethical framework” intended to function as a guide to responsible decision-making and inclusive dialogue. degrees Celsius.

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Why Gen Z voices matter in making business sustainable

GreenBiz

Generation Z, those born between 1996 and 2015, are current consumers, future business leaders and the future of this world. Strong ethics are critical to a brand’s success in forming a relationship with Gen Z. Ethics are important to young people now more than ever. . Why Gen Z voices matter in making business sustainable.

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5 reasons Home Depot and Lowe’s must weed out toxic weed killers

GreenBiz

Environmental Protection Agency’s interim decision on glyphosate, released in 2020, claims that the chemical is not likely a carcinogen, this contradicts the 2015 World Health Organization analysis of published research that determined glyphosate is carcinogenic to animals and is a probable human carcinogen. . Regulatory and legal risks.

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ESG investments: Exponential potential or surfing one wave?

GreenBiz

Most significant, in the aftermath of the 2015 Paris Climate Accord, these firms increasingly collaborate through organizations such as Climate Action 100+, known as CA100+ (which presently has more than 450 investor members with over $40 trillion in assets), Ceres and the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change.

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Western Container Sales: Creating Value Through Upcycling and Waste Reduction

Green Business Bureau

Since their launch in 2015, Westerner Container Sales , a division of Railbox Consulting LLC, has had sustainability at the core of their operations. Recognized as a GBB Platinum Member and an A+ BBB accredited business, Western Container Sales prides itself on being transparent with their stakeholders and gaining their trust.

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Fighting deforestation should be a top priority for 2021, and here’s how it can be

GreenBiz

While the rate of annual deforestation slowed to about 25 million acres between 2015 and 2020, the trendlines in several regions — especially countries in Africa and South America — aren’t moving in the right direction. percent. .

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Defund and divest: Banks, investors, and pension funds urged to stop bankrolling meat and dairy

Business Green

Findings published last week by UK-based campaign group Feedback reveal that between January 2015 and 30 April 2020, the world's 35 largest meat and dairy companies received more than $478bn of investment from the private sector. by 2030 and 80 per cent by mid-century. We have to reach peak livestock," the report warns.