Tag Archives: Sustainability

[ad_1] News on climate in the time of coronavirus Subscribe today New York City is the epicenter of the country’s COVID-19 outbreak — and perhaps nowhere is that outbreak more dangerous than in the city’s most notorious jail complex: Rikers Island. As of Tuesday morning, across the city 287 inmates …

[ad_1] EWG Challenges GM, Fiat Chrysler and Toyota To Reject Rollback of MPG Standards WASHINGTON – When the economy recovers and Americans go car shopping, they should shun automakers that broke their promises by supporting President Trump’s gutting of air pollution rules, the Environmental Working Group wrote today in an open …

[ad_1] With Easter right around the corner and many activities canceled because of COVID-19, there’s no better time to roll up your sleeves and have a fun afternoon dying eggs with the family (or with roommates or alone!). It’s not safe to make a trip to the store just for …

[ad_1] According to latest figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) renewable energy accounted for nearly three-quarters of global power capacity additions last year, half of which was switched on in Asia. According to Irena’s Renewable Capacity Statistics 2020, the wind, solar, hydropower, bioenergy, geothermal and off-grid energy sectors …

[ad_1] Solar PV panel manufacturing. Image: GreenCape The Green Outcomes Fund (GOF), a first of its kind structure, incentivises local South African fund managers to increase investment in green businesses. Through a partnership officially signed on 31 January 2020 between National Treasury’s Jobs Fund and GreenCape, the R488m fund provides …

[ad_1] During the coronavirus pandemic it is more important than ever that we keep people safe and supported across North Yorkshire’s communities. North Yorkshire is a place where looking out for friends and neighbours is part of daily life and kindness comes naturally. These values are what helps make the …

[ad_1] ‘Tis the season for holiday giving, and what better way to show your loved ones that you care than by celebrating their passion for our planet and wildlife. Luckily, we’ve made it extra easy by creating a gift guide with some of our most popular products for everyone on …

[ad_1] Greenpeace activists blocked a BP oil rig from drilling new oil wells in the North Sea for 12 days in June last year. BP’s rig operator, Transocean, is seeking unlimited fines and prison sentences for Greenpeace’s boss over the rig protest.  But following a separate legal challenge from Greenpeace …

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — Industry groups are pushing for California regulators to delay new environmental measures, including those meant to promote clean air. Their reason: the economic stress the COVID-19 pandemic is putting on their businesses. Groups have sent at least six letters to California officials in the past two …

[ad_1] Trey Hill led a small group of fellow farmers to a field outside his office in Rock Hall on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It was a cloudy February day, but the ground was alive with color — purple and red turnip tops mixing exuberantly with green rye, vetch and clover, …