News about greenwashing on 2021-08-09
Already too late : IPCC report says global warming consequences now unavoidable
It’s too late to reverse the massive damage humanity has done to the Earth's climate, and deadly weather is already baked into our future, a new report says. Climate scientists have warned that the impact of human activity on the planet is likely to get worse.
Source: peoplesworld.org
Published on 2021-08-09
Asset Managers Find Greenwashing Blind Spot in EU Regulations
Environmental, social and governance investment may ultimately fall short, according to a survey of some major European banks and asset managers. But what does the regulation mean for those involved in climate change, asks the BBC's Christine Lagarde.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2021-08-09
Can California Reduce Dairy Methane Emissions Equitably ?
California’s dairy industry is at the vanguard of its efforts to reduce emissions of the climate super- pollutant methane, writes the BBC's Tom de Castella in a series of letters from local newspapers across the US and Canada.
Source: insideclimatenews.org
Published on 2021-08-09
Digital Solutions And Biodiversity : A Positive Feedback Loop
Climate change has changed the way we live in cities and industrial sites, according to a new study by the BBC’s environmentalist and conservationist, Tom de Castella, who explains how sustainability can become practical and how it can be sustainable.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-08-09
Global Climate Panel Report : No Part of the Planet Will be Spared
Scientists have warned that climate change is worsening deadly extremes like droughts and tropical storms, according to a new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in the UK. They say that no region is really spared.
Source: insideclimatenews.org
Published on 2021-08-09
Greenwashing as a marketing tactic
Consumers are being accused of "greenwashing" by environmental claims, according to a new report from the Royal New Zealand Retail Consortium (RNZ). The BBC's The Detail looks at how it can be done about the issue and how to make it easier.
Source: rnz.co.nz
Published on 2021-08-09
Greta Thunberg slams fast fashion in her latest magazine cover appearance
Swedish fashion designer Greta Thunberg has become the first woman to appear in Vogue in the world to reflect on the impact of climate change on green fashion on planets beyond the rest of the globe - including the effects of greenhouse gases on environment.
Source: thestar.com.my
Published on 2021-08-09
Not lovin it : McDonald pulls misleading Quarter Pounder advertisement
McDonald’s has been awarded a Canadian food inspection certification for its beef, following an investigation by animal rights activists and animal law advocates against the company's products. Why? They claim they were false advertising.
Source: dailyhive.com
Published on 2021-08-09
Paris eyes chance to make the Olympics great again
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to the organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics and what they hope will be a major success.
Source: politico.eu
Published on 2021-08-09
PR News | As ESG Investing Grows , So Do Communications Needs
Sustainable investing is finally taking hold, according to a new report from the Financial Advisory Group. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how sustainable investment is being developed and how it is affected by the global economy.
Source: odwyerpr.com
Published on 2021-08-09
World Indigenous Peoples Day : How net - zero climate goal alienates tribals
Climate change has become a big issue in the world, with climate activists calling for more action to tackle the threat posed by the global poverty. But what is it like for indigenous communities to be able to capture carbon dioxide?
Source: downtoearth.org.in
Published on 2021-08-09
XR in Cornwall protestors to hand themselves in PCSC Bill
A group of protesters are planning a trip to police station to raise awareness of the threat posed by the government's proposed police and crime bill, which is being eroded by Parliament in the wake of violence in England and Wales, the BBC understands.
Source: falmouthpacket.co.uk
Published on 2021-08-09