News about greenwashing on 2021-04-09
Factors other than making money to be considered in how NU invests funds
A university in the US state of Nebraska is considering whether to invest in fossil fuel companies, according to the president of the university's board of Regents.A decision was approved by the governing body which decided to approve the decision.
Source: journalstar.com
Published on 2021-04-09
An Taisce takes Irish farming to court
A row over the expansion of a new cheese plant in County Fermanagh has sparked an outpouring of controversy in the Republic of Ireland’s environmental charity An Taisce, which says it is responsible for climate change and biodiversity issues.
Source: farmersjournal.ie
Published on 2021-04-09
AOC panders to Israel lobby
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been elected Democratic presidential candidate for the US Congress for three years. Here, she explains what happened to her supporters of Palestinian rights, and why she has become a member of the Republican Party.
Source: electronicintifada.net
Published on 2021-04-09
Bernie Sanders Invites Oil Executives to Testify at Hearing on Climate Crisis
The US Senate has asked oil and gas chiefs to testify over climate change, amid a row over whether fossil fuels cause global warming and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the CBS investigation has learned .
Source: truthout.org
Published on 2021-04-09
Eco - Score European expansion : Lidl and Colruyt adopt environmental footprint labelling
Consumers are increasingly concerned about the impact of environmental claims on food and beverage products, according to a new system developed by French food tech businesses. But what does this mean for the environment and how it can be trusted by consumers?
Source: foodnavigator.com
Published on 2021-04-09
Editors must step up to help avoid climate breakdown
Climate change is a major issue in the world of media, according to the BBC's climate correspondent Matt Hancock. Here, he explains how media are changing the way they communicate with the environment, and how it can be done to avoid the threat.
Source: wan-ifra.org
Published on 2021-04-09
Innisfree Paper Bottle Actually Plastic Bottle Wrapped in Paper
Consumers in South Korea have complained that a plastic bottle is still made with paper coverings, amid concerns about the packaging of their products. However, they have been accused of "greenwashing" after reports that it was actually plastic.
Source: businessinsider.com
Published on 2021-04-09
Innisfree advertises utilising paper bottle but actually has plastic bottle hiding inside - Mothership . SG - News from Singapore , Asia and around the world
A South Korean company has been accused of using a "paper bottle" label to promote environmentally-friendly products. But what is it like for the environment and how does it work to protect us from the environmental impact of our everyday lives? BBC News looks at the issue.
Source: mothership.sg
Published on 2021-04-09
United Airlines : ′ No choice ′ but to go carbon neutral | Environment| All topics from climate change to conservation | DW
The aviation industry has committed to halving its net CO2 emissions by 2050, according to a report from the Deutsche Welle (DW). The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the environment and climate.
Source: dw.com
Published on 2021-04-09
What Does It Take To Reach A Zero - Carbon Footprint ? It All In The Detail
The climate crisis has become a major threat to our environment, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker, who has been involved in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic - and why is it necessary to make environmental action?
Source: huffingtonpost.co.uk
Published on 2021-04-09
IPD warns Danish green bonds must align with EU standard
Denmark’s government green bonds should be streamlined with the European Union standard, a lobby group has warned, as the country prepares to launch its first issuance of the green bond scheme in 2021 - which could see the financial impact of climate change.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-04-09