News about greenwashing on 2021-05-06
Are Environmentalists The New Conservatives ? - Intellectual Property
When environmentalists were in the minority, they were once the most powerful and influential figures of the world's largest civil society - and almost entirely responsible for their efforts to tackle the climate change.
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2021-05-06
First ranch in Wyoming awarded top animal welfare and grassfed certifications
Cattle raised outdoors on a farm in Wyo, North America, have been given the highest animal welfare certification in the US and Canada, according to consumer reports. But what is it like to know animals are raising on an independent farm?
Source: thefencepost.com
Published on 2021-05-06
From Covid tunnel to net zero funnel
The world’s climate summit is expected to go ahead this week, but what does this mean for the industry? Climate activists have been told they are ready to make the transition from words to actions. But what should the world be doing now?
Source: propertyweek.com
Published on 2021-05-06
Hydropower can help solve climate change , groups tell Biden
Environmentalists in California and across the West are deeply skeptical of hydropower, and it’s not hard to see why. But despite the environmental damage they’ve done, many dams also generate electricity that is free of planet-warming carbon emissions.
Source: latimes.com
Published on 2021-05-06
ICAEW technical round - up : April 2021
Employees working from home in England and Wales are being asked to claim a new tax relief grant. Here are some of the key facts about the scheme and how to report on irregularities, including fraud, fraud and fraud. ICAEW has updated its guidance.
Source: icaew.com
Published on 2021-05-06
Net Zero Nature : Can business and nature join forces in the climate fight ?
Scientists have a long-running effort to promote the principles of humanism, according to the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker. Why is it so controversial, asks Tom de Castella, who is leading the fight for justice.
Source: businessgreen.com
Published on 2021-05-06
Sustainable fashion : from vegan leather to eco - friendly denim , all your questions answered
The amount of postage and packaging being sent to rental firms across the UK is almost doubling, according to the latest figures from the BBC’s Daily Telegraph. Here are some of the key questions you need to know about the impact.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-05-06
Taking the road to COP26
The climate change summit in Glasgow has been a key moment for the global economy and the world's leading businesses. The BBC’s Bill Hughes looks at the key issues involved in the talks and how they can work together to tackle the issue.
Source: propertyweek.com
Published on 2021-05-06
The gas war is heating up and it only just getting started
Solar power supplies are being offered in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than a decade, according to the British Electricity Association (BAC) and the UK's Consumer Protection Agency (EFCC) . But what do you do?
Source: reneweconomy.com.au
Published on 2021-05-06
The Recorder - My Turn : Pushing Biden good start on climate to next level
In our series of letters from African journalists, writer and former US President-elect Joe Biden explains why the Trump administration failed to reverse the damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Here, he describes what happened to the US.
Source: recorder.com
Published on 2021-05-06
UN Report : Methane Cuts Are Critical to Confronting Climate Emergency
Scientists have warned that cutting emissions from fossil fuel methane is long overdue.The United Nations says it is critical to avoid the worst effects of climate change in the short term. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at why.
Source: biologicaldiversity.org
Published on 2021-05-06