News about greenwashing on 2021-07-09

Africa : Critics and Backers Urge Tough Rules to Revive Ailing Carbon Markets
A task force set out steps to revive ailing carbon offset markets, the U.N. government has announced on Thursday. Climate change activists have called for transparency and clear rules to be tightened by the government's Task Force.
Source: allafrica.com
Published on 2021-07-09

Big banks embrace sustainable investing , but change is slow
Environmental, social, environmental, and corporate governance are among the ways investors choose to invest in projects that support sustainability, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker at the MIT Sustainability Summit in New York. Why is it so important?
Source: mitsloan.mit.edu
Published on 2021-07-09

Can net - zero carbon emission targets be met without crashing the economy ?
Climate change is a key issue for the global economy, but why do countries reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050? The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at some of the key issues surrounding the climate change crisis and how it can be tackled.
Source: arabnews.com
Published on 2021-07-09

Critics and backers urge tough rules to revive ailing carbon markets
A task force set up by the U.N. special envoy for climate action and finance has set out steps to revive ailing carbon offset markets, which could help companies and countries meet net-zero emissions targets.A report says it is crucial to tackle the global warming crisis.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-07-09

Eco - friendly cars : how to know if a car is actually sustainable
It's not the simplest of things to shop for, but you're keen to swap your current gas-guzzling model for a more sustainable, planet-positive vehicle, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.I'm going to find out.
Source: marieclaire.co.uk
Published on 2021-07-09

ESG Focus : It Easy Being Green - For Now
The world’s finance markets are being awash with environmental issues, according to the latest financial news bulletin from the French National Association (FN Arena) for the first time in more than two decades. Here are some of the key facts about the issue.
Source: fnarena.com
Published on 2021-07-09

EU further delays sustainable finance rules for asset managers
The European Union has been forced to delay a further six months of rules that require asset managers to show how they take environmental and social governance into account, according to the Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in London.The EU says it is taking steps to tackle climate change.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-07-09

ExxonMobil Pursues Algae Biofuel as a Renewable Energy Future
In our series of letters from African journalists, scientists and environmentalists look at a leading biotech company in the US which aims to develop the world’s largest greenhouse gas and green energy industry. Here are some of the key facts about the Holy Grail.
Source: nowthisnews.com
Published on 2021-07-09

Farming , carbon credits key to bipartisan climate bill
Carbon credits are being sold by people or groups that capture or reduce carbon from the atmosphere, according to a new report. Here's what you need to know about the issue and how it can be used to reduce the impact of climate change in agriculture. Chuck Ringwalt and Andy Vance explain.
Source: spectrumnews1.com
Published on 2021-07-09

Ineos accused of greenwashing after Grangemouth carbon capture and storage plans revealed
Two fossil fuel companies have signed a deal with Scotland's largest carbon capture and storage facility at the site of the Tynwald nuclear power plant in Perthshire, according to the Scottish Parliament newspaper The New York Times .
Source: heraldscotland.com
Published on 2021-07-09

POLITICO EU Influence : Green deal lobbying Return of the Bubble Transparent texting
This is a full transcript of the European Commission’s biggest legislative package, Fit for 55. Welcome to the EU Influence, presented by Cristina Gonzalez and Kalina Oroschakoff. Each week we speak to Lili Bayer, who is returning next week.
Source: politico.eu
Published on 2021-07-09

The Law Offices of Frank R . Cruz Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Danimer Scientific Inc . ( DNMR )
As the US economy continues to struggle to recover from the impact of climate change, the BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to a number of key figures from across the continent and beyond.
Source: apnews.com
Published on 2021-07-09

Tossing out your clothes is greener than renting them
A study has revealed that renting clothes is worse for the planet than throwing them away.The hidden environmental cost is found to be delivering and packaging costs, including recycling and dry cleaning. The findings have been published by Canada's National Observer.
Source: nationalobserver.com
Published on 2021-07-09