News about greenwashing on 2021-11-10
Seize the Moment : Coalition of ASU leaders launch vision to address the intersecting crises of the pandemic
A new initiative designed to address the challenges of the current moment has been launched at Arizona State University (ASU) in a bid to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, according to Leonardo/ISAST, the think tank's founder and chief scientific officer Diana Ayton-Shenker.
Source: news.asu.edu
Published on 2021-11-10
An insider look at the Glasgow climate summit talks intensify , amid grandstanding and anger outside
The first week of the United Nations climate summit ended with a lack of confidence, according to the former senior UN official in Glasgow. The BBC’s Jonathan Head explains what he has learned from the conference and how he feels.
Source: downtoearth.org.in
Published on 2021-11-10
Analysis : Defining once and for all what is and isnt sustainable trade
Welcome to Exporta Publishing & Events, a website owned by the publishers of British Broadcasting Corporation (BPC), which is based in London. Here is what you need to know about the personal data we collect about us and how we use it.
Source: gtreview.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Ask a Scientist : While Nations Dither , US Cities , Counties and States Are Suing Fossil Fuel Companies
The United Nations has opened a new front on their own, with at least 29 of them filed climate lawsuits in state courts against major fossil fuel companies for fraud or damages, according to the University of Central America (UCS).
Source: blog.ucsusa.org
Published on 2021-11-10
Australia electric vehicles : Plenti creates cheaper loan for EVs , will finance Teslas
Australia's largest funder of electric vehicle loans (EVs) is to announce it is entering the ASX on Thursday, amid growing demand for renewable energy ( EVs), which are being funded by a leading Australian bank.
Source: afr.com
Published on 2021-11-10
B2B World Fest day 1 highlights , from IBM , Dell , Microsoft and more
B2B’s chief executive Piñeyro Sublett has told the BBC about the impact of digital advertising on the economy during her annual event in New York, which took place on Friday, and where she was taking part in.
Source: thedrum.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Biden marxist treasury nom literally says we want to bankrupt fossil fuel industry to tackle climate change
A former Democratic National Congress (DCNF) nominee has admitted that oil, natural gas and coal firms need to go bankrupt to tackle climate change, a new report has revealed. However, it is not being claimed that the industry is going to be threatened.
Source: bizpacreview.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Biden Marxist Treasury nominee wants to bankrupt , starve fossil fuel industry
A Republican nominee for the US Treasury Department has admitted that oil, natural gas and coal firms need to go bankrupt in short order to tackle climate change, a new report has revealed. Why is it going to be threatened?
Source: truenorthreports.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Bill Gates at COP26 : Optimistic But Is He Right ?
Bill Gates says climate change is being filled up faster than ever, but he does not share his view of the shifts that happened during the UN Climate Change summit. Why? Where is the glass half-empty, and how is it going?
Source: impakter.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Broadcast TV networks aired 53 climate segments during joint week of Covering Climate Now coverage , the first week of COP26
Broadcasting networks PBS and CBS have been reporting climate change on TV during the first week of the COP26 summit in Geneva. The BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker explains why they have a lack of coverage.
Source: mediamatters.org
Published on 2021-11-10
Climate Activists Claim COP26 Reached New Levels Of Petty In An Attempt To Shut Them Down
Climate change activists have been using the words ‘GO AWAY’ on the side of the COP26 summit in Glasgow to call out greenwashing and demand that fossil fuels are left in the ground.BBC News looks at what happened to the group.
Source: huffingtonpost.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-10
COP26 : Issues yet to be resolved as end of summit draws near
The world's biggest climate summit is expected to be held in Glasgow later this week, according to the organisers of the meeting. Climate change talks have been criticised for not giving enough of a platform to those affected.
Source: churchtimes.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-10
Cop26 : SEC becomes battleground for projectionists and green activists
Two projectionists have tried to block out climate change activists’ messages from a Glasgow venue during the COP26 summit on Wednesday night, according to the BBC's Geoff Mitchell. They failed to project their message.
Source: heraldscotland.com
Published on 2021-11-10
COP26 agreement must promise crack down on climate misinformation , campaigners and companies say
This is a full transcript of the latest batch of images released by the Incisive Business Media Limited (IP) which appears to have been published in the New London House newspapers. These are the full list of companies registered in England and Wales.
Source: businessgreen.com
Published on 2021-11-10
COP26 diary : the health clans gather
Climate change is a major issue for the world's health community, according to the scientist and climate change campaigner Jamie Oliver. The BBC spoke to those who have lived in Scotland for more than two decades, and how they are being treated.
Source: bmj.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Efforts to cut car emissions get small boost
A climate change agreement is expected to be reached in Scotland, but the impact of the measures is likely not limited, according to a report from the United Nations (UN) environment conference in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Wednesday.
Source: finance-commerce.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Explainer : Airlines aim for climate neutral travel take - off , here how
The airline industry has pledged to hit net zero by 2050 to help curb global warming, but some worry they could struggle with that goal. Here are some of the ways to tackle climate change, including replacing greenhouse gases with renewable sources.
Source: reuters.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Families make resilient impact investing returns but progress needed in evaluating social performance
The coronavirus pandemic has helped families prepare for their impact investments, according to a new report. However, the majority of families say they do not have to forfeit financial returns for impact, research reveals, but investors are not having to make sustainability decisions.
Source: campdenfb.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber every single country delegation at COP26 – People World
More than 500 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to this year’s Glasgow climate change conference with corporate influence, according to a report by environmental groups and leading activists in the UK. Why is it so important to do so?
Source: peoplesworld.org
Published on 2021-11-10
FSA chief scientist says eco - labels are golden opportunity for industry
There is no easy way for consumers to make evidence-based purchasing decisions about their food’s environmental impact, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) chief executive, Brian May, in a speech on Tuesday. Why? Environmental sustainability labelling is being branded 'a marketing gimmick'.
Source: foodnavigator.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Greenpeace Accuses TotalEnergies of Greenwashing
Environmental activists have protested outside a subsidiary of Total Energy in Luxembourg to denounce the company's "greenwashing" practices, which they say could lead to the collapse of fossil fuel giant Total. Why is it so important?
Source: chronicle.lu
Published on 2021-11-10
Is ESG For Equity Investing A Bubble ? This Survey Suggests It Could Be
When it comes to investing in hedge funds, it's probably not quite a good time for investors. But what does it mean for the wealthy, and why are they increasingly concerned about environmental issues?
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Letters Nov . 10 : Remembering them every day of my life ; this isnt right for any Canadian
In our series of letters from African journalists, Canadian writer and former World War Two veterans have been remembering the men who served in the armed forces during the Cold War. The BBC spoke to those who died in their homeland.
Source: timescolonist.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Light operators and green activists in Cop26 summit building projection face - off
Glasgow’s famous Armadillo building has been lit up by two light operators which tried to block climate change activists from beaming their messages on to the side of the building. They failed to stop a campaign by environmentalists.
Source: inverness-courier.co.uk
Published on 2021-11-10
Mainstream investors eye big returns from carbon allowances
The world’s biggest investor is looking for new sources of yield and return, ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Brussels. But what does this mean for the economy and its impact on the global environment, asks analysts.
Source: euromoney.com
Published on 2021-11-10
New electricity project in WA takes a twist on hydropower
The Yakama Nation in the Pacific Northwest has revealed that it is being flooded by radioactive pollution from Hanford, in a bid to preserve traditional roots and medicine in its treaty territory, it has been claimed, officials say.
Source: crosscut.com
Published on 2021-11-10
Sebi keeping close tab on intl developments on ESG ratings , data providers
Environmental sustainability ratings are being investigated by international regulators, according to the chief executive of the International Federation of Securities Commissions (FICCI) in India (IOSCO) at a meeting in Geneva on Wednesday. However, there is no evidence that the industry is still struggling to protect the environment.
Source: business-standard.com
Published on 2021-11-10
The Nashville Ledger
A plan to stop selling zero-emission vehicles in Scotland is expected to be limited until the end of the year, according to a report from the United Nations (U.N.) climate conference on the issue on Wednesday. Why?
Source: tnledger.com
Published on 2021-11-10
The road to Net Zero by 2050 : Unpacking the key trade - offs
Climate change is a major issue for the world, with two major climate change reports warning that the planet is on course to exceed 1.5 degrees of warming in the next 20 years, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker. Why?
Source: gga.org
Published on 2021-11-10
When companies dont match their green claims : How to spot greenwashing
In our series of letters from African journalists, economists and investors, we look at how they can claim to be green in their investments. Here are some of the things you need to know about these claims and how it can hurt consumers.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Published on 2021-11-10