News about greenwashing on 2022-11-24
Highway Robbery … TDs slam planned motorway toll rises
The Irish government has called for an urgent meeting with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) over plans to increase tolls on the M4 and East Link bridges in the Republic of Ireland, which have been criticised by the transport minister. They say the move is "bad timing".
Source: meathchronicle.ie
Published on 2022-11-24
11 tips for greening the lifecycle of your clothing
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Mohammed looks at the challenges facing the fashion industry, including how to wear a pair of jeans, and why it is too sustainable to be thrown away by clothes retailers.
Source: israel21c.org
Published on 2022-11-24
Anti - Fossil Fuel Campaign Fizzles Out at COP27 as Nations Grapple with the Energy Crisis , Heat - or - Eat Poverty , Blackouts , Degrowth , Famine says Friends of Science Society
Climate change is a key factor in the failure of fossil fuels, says climate activist Samuel Furfari. The BBC's Panorama programme looks at the impact of energy reality on renewable energy sources and their impact on food crisis.
Source: prweb.com
Published on 2022-11-24
Barcelona students to take mandatory climate crisis module from 2024
A university in Barcelona has become the first in the world to teach climate change activists in a programme aimed at boosting the economy and ecological stability of the country’s cities and towns, according to the BBC. They are also among those who have been involved.
Source: theboar.org
Published on 2022-11-24
Caribbean countries weather climate extremes and hope richer states deliver on promised funding
This week's coverage of climate change has been published by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Here are some of the key things you need to know about the impact of global warming on our planet. Here is a look at how the world is affected.
Source: cbc.ca
Published on 2022-11-24
China must pay into the post - COP27 climate fund
China’s debt-trap diplomacy is a serious problem for the world's second-largest economy, writes the economist-turned-climate change activist, Jeremy Corbyn, at the UN climate summit in Egypt, in which he talks with the BBC.
Source: washingtonexaminer.com
Published on 2022-11-24
CX Daily : Why China Index Fund Boom Has Been a Bust for Investors
Here are five things you need to know about China’s index fund boom, which has been a bust for investors, and why the country is struggling to attract funds to the public, writes the BBC's Asia correspondent Stephanie Hegarty.
Source: caixinglobal.com
Published on 2022-11-24
ENVIVA ( NYSE : EVA ) SHAREHOLDER ALERT : Investors May Have Potential Claims for Compensation
US media report - Enviva investors are preparing to seek compensation following allegations that it published materially misleading information against its shares in the New York Stock Exchange, according to a US lawyer. Financial analyst Alan Rosca is investigating alleged corporate misconduct.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2022-11-24
ESG disclosures : The red flags investors look for
Environmental sustainability reports are not always enough for investors, according to a leading advisory group at the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBC). But what does it mean for companies to communicate their sustainable strategy to the investor community?
Source: irmagazine.com
Published on 2022-11-24
ESG in Trinidad and Tobago is all talk , no action says Hadad
Environmental sustainability is one of the catchphrases in conversations at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of TT (IAAT) conference in Port of Spain last Thursday and Friday, but what does it mean for a company to ensure sustainable practices? The BBC’s Ryan Hamilton-Davis explains.
Source: newsday.co.tt
Published on 2022-11-24
EU Influence : Post - Twitter prognosis Huawei hibernation Pro bono hero
Welcome to this week’s EU Influence, where we enjoy reaping the benefits of saving your budgets before year-end, and how can we make content that we produce as machine-readable as possible, asks a leading political expert.
Source: politico.eu
Published on 2022-11-24
Fair And Sufficient – Keywords For Climate - Friendly Fashion Consumption
Climate change is a key part of the fashion industry, according to research from the Hot or Cool Institute. But what does this mean for climate change and how could it be done to combat the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: forbes.com
Published on 2022-11-24
FCA and EU greenwashing regulations : key differences
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled a new proposal to tackle climate change in the UK's financial sector. Following the announcement, it is looking for experts to join their advisory commision in Cardiff.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
Published on 2022-11-24
Fears Reading will be burnt to a crisp due to climate crisis
Reading is one of the UK’s largest councils to tackle climate hazards, according to a new report. But what is it doing to deal with the issue and how does it really do it to address the issues? BBC News looks at the latest findings.
Source: readingchronicle.co.uk
Published on 2022-11-24
For Many , the Global Warming Confab That Rose in the Egyptian Desert Was a Mirage
The UN’s climate change conference in Glasgow, which took place last year, has ended with a massive reduction in the amount of carbon dioxide it produced at the event. The BBC's Sharam El-Sheikh looks at how the global warming is affecting the environment.
Source: insideclimatenews.org
Published on 2022-11-24
Head of investment at DWS Group leaves after 24 years
The chief executive of Deutsche Welle Group (DWS) is stepping down following a mutual agreement with the company earlier this year, it has been revealed. Another senior officer is to step down as head of the investment division.
Source: ipe.com
Published on 2022-11-24
Incinerator campaigners hit back at low value description of Barry
The owner of the Barry Docks Incinerator has said it will not submit a report on the site's environmental assessment, despite being told it could be of "low value" - according to the company. However, it has been revealed that it is worth millions of pounds.
Source: barryanddistrictnews.co.uk
Published on 2022-11-24
Making Sense of COP27 | The Tyee
The world’s biggest climate summit has finally reached a deal to secure funding for the loss and damage they suffer. But what does it mean for those affected by the impact of the global crisis, asks Tom de Castella.
Source: thetyee.ca
Published on 2022-11-24
Our planet in peril : what climate science is saying
Scientists at the UN’s COP27 climate summit have revealed a range of insights about the impact of the global warming on the planet. But what does this mean for the environment and its impact on human beings and their environments?
Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Published on 2022-11-24
Private equity Gets CO2 warning from investors with US$11T
The world's biggest private equity firms are being urged to raise their level of climate ambition, amid a growing row over the impact of carbon emissions on the global economy and the ability of publicly traded assets.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Published on 2022-11-24
Property investors work to combat greenwashing allegations | Asset Owners
A Dutch pension fund says it has worked to improve the assessment of property investors’ environmental impact (Environmental Security Governance, Environmental Responsibility) in a bid to avoid claims about their impact on real estate and housing markets.
Source: asianinvestor.net
Published on 2022-11-24
The last thing the climate needs is more hot air spoken ...
The UN climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh was supposed to be a year-long gathering, writes the BBC’s Tom de Castella, chief executive of the UN's Climate Advisory Committee, and former UN environment secretary.
Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Published on 2022-11-24
The World Cup In Qatar Is a Climate Catastrophe - Scientific American
Climate change is threatening a global warming crisis, according to the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker, but why do environmental activists claim that the 2022 World Cup would be fully carbon-neutral when the event kicks off?
Source: scientificamerican.com
Published on 2022-11-24