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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. Informed Governance.

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In Their Own Words: The Dirty Dozen Documents of Big Oil’s Secret Climate Knowledge

DeSmogBlog

For years, academics, journalists, and activists have been unearthing documents proving that the fossil fuel industry knew about the dangers of climate change since the late 1950s. Franta and I recently discussed these key documents, what they say, how they were found, and what this means for the fossil fuel industry. Document 1: 1959.

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Phantom Gas and Missing Documents Reveal Gaps in Utility Oversight

DeSmogBlog

The circumstances surrounding his termination are documented among thousands of pages of public records and internal company documents that provide a penetrating look into the multi-billion dollar stakes of negotiations between governments and state-sanctioned monopolies that are shaping the future of energy systems in Oregon and beyond.

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Will economics drive a paradigm shift in ballast water management?

Envirotec Magazine

This entails annual port state control examinations of around 10,000 foreign-flagged vessels, including reviews of vessel documentation and visual monitoring of the BWTS condition and operation enforced by the US Coast Guard (USCG).

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Inside Beautycounter’s quest to transform its mica supply chain

GreenBiz

What’s been less chronicled is the arduous journey companies go through to clean up their mica supply chain, including the often-grueling work it takes to trace the mineral from its source all the way to products, then make the necessary changes to ensure it meets a company’s ethical and performance standards. School of rock.

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Carbon-capturing glasshouses grow greener tomatoes, says firm

Envirotec Magazine

An opportunity to invest in the project has just been launched by Abundance Investment, a UK-based ethical investment crowdfunding platform. To find out more about Sterling Suffolk and download an offer document, please visit: [link]. In July Global Berry raised £2.6

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Fixing an inconvenient truth: A solution to unsustainable PCB metals extraction

Envirotec Magazine

Furthermore, all concerned must pursue ethical and sustainable product end of life recycling practices. With this, a key success factor in effectively closing the loop is a more sustainable and ethical method of extraction and recovery of PCB materials.