News about greenwashing on 2021-11-04
Big Food at the UN table : A recipe for big waste ? | Opinions
Food waste is not only caused by forgetful consumers and accidents in food supply chains, but also a profitable feature of food systems today, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker, chief executive of the Food Standards Institute.
Source: aljazeera.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Bees , sheep , crops : Solar developers tout multiple benefits
Scientists are developing a new crop that could help preserve pollinators from fossil fuels - thanks to solar energy, according to the National Farmers' Association (NANT) in the US state of Minnesota, in what scientists say is the world’s biggest renewable energy source.
Source: abqjournal.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Bureau Veritas Hails Government Cop26 Sustainable Financing Policies As Key In Shaping A World Of Trust
The UK’s climate change strategy has been backed by a leading sustainability authority at the COP26 summit in Geneva, which takes place later this year, in the United Nations, on the eve of the UN Climate Summit.
Source: mondovisione.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Comment : Earth to Horgan climate action means taking on fossil fuels
British Columbia is one of the few places in the world still pushing for more fossil fuels, according to a report from the National Democratic Party (NDP) climate campaigner PJ Crowley, who has been speaking to the BBC.
Source: timescolonist.com
Published on 2021-11-04
COP26 : Can a Singing , Dancing Rebellion Save the World ?
This is a full transcript of the COP26 climate summit in Havana, Cuba, where Greta Thunberg takes part in protests against the threat posed by the global warming crisis. Here, she explains what happens to the world.
Source: progressive.org
Published on 2021-11-04
COP26 : The Middle East leaders who went , who didnt , and what at stake
The world's biggest climate change summit is expected to be held in Glasgow on Thursday. But what is the impact of the global warming? And what are the ways that the Middle East is under threat, asks Tom de Castella, a leading economist.
Source: middleeasteye.net
Published on 2021-11-04
COP26 : Will humanity last and best chance to save earth climate succeed ?
Climate talks are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. But what is it like for the world to come up with an action plan to tackle the climate crisis? The BBC’s Jonathan Marcus looks at how it is going.
Source: nationofchange.org
Published on 2021-11-04
Cop26 protest demands end to the hostile environment and the arms trade
Campaigners have taken part in a demonstration calling for an end to Britain’s arms trade and the climate crisis, which has left thousands of refugees at risk of being killed by attacks on nuclear weapons.
Source: morningstaronline.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-04
Discipline needed if GFanz $130tr is to affect climate change
The financial backers of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFanz) say they have spent more than $130tr to shift the world to net zero emissions. But without proper regulation, it will do very little to stop the global warming up.
Source: globalcapital.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Fast Move Toward Net - Zero Brings Risks , Bank Body Warns
The States of America has submitted a list of applications for employment in the US. Here are some of the options being considered by those applying to the latest financial markets. Each of them includes the most expensive contractors.
Source: law360.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Finance takes centre stage at UN climate talks
The climate action summit in Glasgow has ended with a row over funding for turning its pledges into reality, according to the BBC's Jonathan Marcus, who has been speaking at the UN Climate Summit in London. Here is the full transcript of the talks.
Source: jordantimes.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Green finance promises but no enforcement
This is a full transcript of Politico Pro Energy’s morning news. Here are some of the key things you need to know about climate change and how to take action on the day's biggest stories. Welcome to the Daily Telegraph, which takes place on Thursday.
Source: politico.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Greta Thunberg calls out COP26 for excluding people
Extinction Rebellion leader Greta Thunberg has called the Youth4Climate conference in Glasgow a 'celebration of business as usual' and says it will no longer be responsible for climate change, according to the BBC's Lucy Kellaway.
Source: glasgowtimes.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-04
Greta Thunberg Storms Out Of COP26 And Shouts At UN Climate Envoy For Greenwashing
A Swedish climate activist has called out politicians and dignitaries as she took part in the summit of the UN's Climate Summit in Glasgow on Sunday. Here is a full transcript of what happened to the 18-year-old.
Source: ladbible.com
Published on 2021-11-04
How Boris Johnson pledge to end forest destruction ignores 25m trees Britain is burning for biomass
The burning of coal pellets to the North Yorkshire nuclear power station is estimated to produce more than 3 billionkg more carbon a year than the coal it previously used, according to reports from the newspaper Drax.The emissions of the Ford Fiesta trees have been revealed.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-04
Increased Scrutiny on Greenwashing | Husch Blackwell LLP
Environmental, Social, and Governance are among the environmental issues facing a growing scrutiny in the US. The BBC’s Christine Blasey looks at the impact of greenwashing on investors and consumers and their public integrity. They explain why.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Kaja Tael : Estonia visible in Glasgow
The European Commission has put forward its proposals for climate change targets at the COP26 summit in Geneva, which will take place next year. The EU Secretary of State, Jean-Claude Juncker, has told the BBC how it is being negotiated.
Source: news.postimees.ee
Published on 2021-11-04
Op - ed : Charting a course for climate action
The climate change summit is a crucial moment for action, according to Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the chief economist for the UN. Here, she explains what it means to our economies and our environment.
Source: tanea.gr
Published on 2021-11-04
Op - ed : Charting a course for climate action - Ειδήσεις - νέα
The climate change summit is a crucial moment for action, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) chief economist Christine Lagarde. Here, she explains what it means for the global economy and how it will affect the future of the world.
Source: tovima.gr
Published on 2021-11-04
Singapore Green Finance Drive - Environment
Green finance is a financial products and services which deliver both investable returns and environmentally positive outcomes. But what is it and why is the term "green finance" widely associated with environmental protection and green transport and construction, and what does it mean?
Source: mondaq.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Sky , Mastercard and Pepsi on why marketing has role to play in solving the climate crisis
The world’s biggest advertising giant Pepsico has warned that climate change is a key factor in the efforts to tackle the impact of the pandemic on the global economy, according to its chief executive. Why are the companies so confident about the role they are choosing to play?
Source: thedrum.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Slowly , European regulators turn up the heat on greenwashing
Environmental, social and governance - these are some of the key questions facing investors in Europe's financial watchdogs, which have been accused of misleading them with their sustainable investment strategy. But what is it like to catch up with them?
Source: eurocapital.gr
Published on 2021-11-04
Surprise ! Facebook climate denial problem got worse this year
Facebook has been accused of spreading climate misinformation, according to a new report. Climate denial on the social media platform has become increasingly dangerous. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the challenges of Facebook.
Source: theverge.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Tariq Fancy on the failure of green investing and the need for state action
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live and work. But why do so many of us still cling to the hope that society can achieve net-zero carbon emissions primarily through businesses’ long-term, voluntary commitments and the market?
Source: economist.com
Published on 2021-11-04
The Nashville Ledger
The United States has announced a new coalition of companies to encourage their suppliers to clean up the atmosphere to help tackle climate change, according to the US government and the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Glasgow, in the Republic of Ireland.
Source: tnledger.com
Published on 2021-11-04
The £7 make - up remover Victoria Beckham swears by
In our series of letters from African journalists, author and columnist Catherine Zeta Jones looks at how the world's beauty industry feels about the impact of its environmental impact on the environment. Here, she explains why they feel guilty about climate change.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-04
UK Publishes New Climate Disclosure Requirements | Mintz
The UK's financial system is critical to protecting the environment, according to a new report. But what does it mean for investors and the public, asks Chris Stokel-Walker, who has been involved in the environmental initiatives.
Source: jdsupra.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Whose Voices Are ( and Arent ) Being Heard at COP26 ?
Climate change is a key issue for the world’s political parties at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, which takes place on 26 October. What does it mean for those who want to change their attitudes to the environment?
Source: yesmagazine.org
Published on 2021-11-04
Young climate activists warn their elders : Stop destroying the planet
A female climate activist who was arrested two years ago during a protest against plans to cut down trees in the Indian state of Maharashtra has become an environmentalist, writes the BBC’s Geeta Pandey in northern India. Why?
Source: lookout.co
Published on 2021-11-04
Green Finance Commitments are Scaled Up - Property Week and UKGBC COP Round Up : Day 3 | Online
The government has announced plans for a global transition to zero levels of greenhouse gas emissions, which will be published within the next few years. The BBC’s Rishi Sunak looks at the key steps to tackle climate change.
Source: propertyweek.com
Published on 2021-11-04
Swiss regulator issues guidelines to curb greenwashing
A Swiss regulator has warned that collective investment schemes are being targeted by a lack of transparency in products offered to investors, which could lead to deceiving practices in the financial market. However, the risk is growing.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2021-11-04