News about greenwashing on 2021-02-08
[ Andreas Kluth ] US - German discord over Russian gas
The US and Germany have long been at odds about an almost finished pipeline that would carry Russian gas to Germany. The official position of the Merkel government hasn’t changed: Nord Stream 2, she avers, is meant to give Vladimir Putin the option of circumventing millions of eastern European countries through which Russia’s president is able to circum
Source: koreaherald.com
Published on 2021-02-08
Architecture Faculty Weigh in on Amazon Arlington HQ
Amazon’s new headquarters in Northern Virginia has been given a mixed reception. But what does it mean for those who want to see the building, asks the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker from the University of Virginia, where the project is being built.
Source: news.virginia.edu
Published on 2021-02-08
COVID - 19 trends see sustainability concerns rise fast , set to surge in two waves says Accenture
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a renewed focus on sustainability in the fashion industry, according to one of the world’s biggest cosmetics brands. The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the globe and beyond.
Source: cosmeticsdesign-europe.com
Published on 2021-02-08
ECB Listens – Midterm review summary report
The European Central Bank’s monetary policy strategy has been published by the European Commission. The review aims to ensure stable prices for people across the euro area. Here is the full text of a review of how the ECB can maintain its mandate.
Source: ecb.europa.eu
Published on 2021-02-08
Get Ready For a Merkel - Biden Bust - Up Over Russian Gas
The US and Germany have long been at odds about an almost finished pipeline that would carry Russian gas to Germany. The official position of the Merkel government hasn’t changed: Nord Stream 2, she avers, is meant to give Vladimir Putin the option of circumventing millions of eastern European countries through which Russia’s president is able to circum
Source: english.aawsat.com
Published on 2021-02-08
Here why you need to take claims for ESG investing with a big pinch of salt
Here are some of the things you need to know about the environmental impact of climate change. Here’s a look at how they are being managed, and what happens to the environment in the UK? Here is the full transcript of Money Week's new series.
Source: moneyweek.com
Published on 2021-02-08
Scientists warn over misuse of climate models in financial markets
Financial markets could be threatened by a lack of information about the impacts of climate change, according to the latest findings from economists at the Royal Bank of England and the UK government's Climate Policy Advisory Committee.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-02-08
Standard Chartered , stop funding our destruction !
In our series of letters from African journalists, activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan writes a letter to the chief executive of Standard Chartered Bank, Bill Winters. The letter is written by her fellow Philippines climate change campaigner, and says it is putting her life in danger.
Source: bulatlat.com
Published on 2021-02-08
UK to see six new offshore windfarms in drive toward net zero
This is a full transcript of the City A.M. newspaper's weekly bulletins on Wednesday evening. Here is the full list of readers seeking to find out more about their local affairs and how they feel about the city.
Source: cityam.com
Published on 2021-02-08
UPDATE 1 - Scientists warn over misuse of climate models in financial markets
Climate change could be a threat to financial markets by giving investors false sense of certainty over how they will affect their businesses, according to the BBC's weekly The Boss series. - Why does this mean?
Source: thesundaily.my
Published on 2021-02-08
Wellness Is Bigger Than You Think
Since the coronavirus pandemic, the word “wellness” has become synonymous with a range of types of health. But why is it important in the consumer-verse and how do you keep hearing about it? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker explains.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-02-08