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From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality
From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality The sports industry’s green promises are being exposed as unrealistic, with many teams and leagues facing criticism for their carbon offsetting practices. Carbon offsets in sports are often purchased by teams and leagues to offset […]
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Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back climate regulations, many global companies are continuing to invest in clean technology and reduce their emissions. The world’s largest retailers, such as Walmart, are not scaling back their climate […]
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Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow Despite Trump’s climate skepticism, many countries have set higher climate goals, including China, which has committed to cutting its net greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% from peak levels by 2035. The European Union has pledged a […]
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Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics
Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics Banks that joined net-zero alliances to combat climate change have largely retreated from their commitments due to business interests over politics, with fossil fuels continuing to be profitable and loans to oil and gas companies surging. The collapse of these alliances was […]
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Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity, too
Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity, too Reversing policies supporting electric vehicles will hinder progress in reducing transportation emissions and US leadership in key technology. The elimination of incentives for electric vehicle production has led to a collapse in US investment, allowing China to dominate the […]
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