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Chinese sailor’s historic voyage across Arctic Ocean shows evidence of global warming

Chinese artist-turned-sailor Captain Zhai Mo was given a hero’s welcome after returning to Shanghai from his nonstop 17-month voyage circumnavigating the Arctic Ocean, making him the first Chinese person to do so. Zhai, 54, was welcomed at an event organized by the Chinese government and the International Maritime Organization in Shanghai on Tuesday. Zhai embarked on his 500-day journey along with two crew members at a port in Shanghai on June 30, 2021.
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Global Warming. Renewable Energy.

Time to stop counting forest biomass as ‘renewable energy’

Phasing out forest biomass as ‘renewable energy’ would yield massive benefits in terms of air pollution and climate protection, writes Mary S. Booth. To sweeten the deal, the EU should suspend fines for countries missing their renewable energy target as a consequence of efforts made, she suggests.
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Climate Change Environment Global Warming. Renewable Energy. Sustainability

British Airways moves closer to sustainable fuel

Through a partnership with two other companies, and support from the government, the airline is looking to implement sustainable fuel as soon as 2025
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Climate Change Environment Global Warming. Renewable Energy. Sustainability

Chopt To Move Into New ‘Sustainability-Focused’ Location In Rosslyn

Chopt is moving its Rosslyn restaurant one door down to a new “sustainability-focused and contact-free” storefront in Arlington.
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Climate Change Global Warming.

Here today. Gone tomorrow. Back someday because of climate change.

Some Mass. residents are decamping for warmer states, but will we have enough housing when they return?
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Climate Change Environment Global Warming. Renewable Energy. Sustainability

Around the world, cities are falling short on health and sustainability goals

Creating healthier and more sustainable cities has become a global priority integral to achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and the World Health Organization’s health equity…
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Climate Change Environment Global Warming. Renewable Energy. Sustainability

Recent EU Initiatives Focus on Sustainability, Forced Labor

At the EU level, three significant texts aimed at reinforcing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance among corporations are currently being drafted: a proposed directive to implement and strengthen corporate reporting obligations relating to human rights and the environment; a proposed directive to create an EU legal framework on sustainable corporate governance, including cross-sector corporate due diligence along global value chains; and a proposed regulation to prohibit products made with forced labor on the EU market.
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Global Warming. Renewable Energy.

Renewable Energy Platform, Energea, Expands Offering To Retirement Plans

/PRNewswire/ — Energea, an online renewable energy investment platform, announces the launch of the Energea IRA which makes it easy for individuals to invest…
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Climate Change Environment Global Warming. Renewable Energy. Sustainability

New G&A Institute Research Shows Sustainability Reporting by Largest U.S. Public Companies Reached All-Time Highs in 2021

New G&A Institute Research Shows 96% of S&P 500® and 81% of Russell 1000® Published ESG Reports; SASB Became Most Used Reporting Standard
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Climate Change Global Warming.

Three Key Supply Chain Areas to Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change Effects

Strong supply chains save lives. However, climate change is disrupting supply chains, which also contribute to climate change.