Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Glucosinolates are probably not novel weapons that promote invasion by Alliaria petiolata |

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Robert I. Colautti (@ColauttiLab), Queen’s University in Canada, discusses his article: Direct and indirect fitness effects of plant metabolites and genetic constraints limit evolution of allelopathy in an invading plant A storied history As a relatively young discipline, invasion ecology has developed through a proliferation of hypotheses that often fail to hold against careful experimentation. […]

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BNP Paribas Asset Management Launches €800M Venture & Impact Platform to Drive Sustainable Innovation

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BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) has launched a new €800 million Venture and Impact platform, consolidating its efforts in ecological transition, fintech, and impact investment. This platform, which includes the Solar Impulse Venture Fund, is aimed at accelerating digital transformation and fostering sustainable innovation. The platform will focus on impactful investments in areas such […]

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Ireland Commits $16 Million to Brazil’s Amazon Fund to Tackle Deforestation

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Ireland has pledged €15 million ($16.3 million) to Brazil’s Amazon Fund, a key initiative aimed at halting deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. The donation, which will be spread over three years, strengthens global efforts to preserve the world’s largest tropical rainforest and supports sustainable development practices. With this contribution, Ireland becomes the eighth nation to […]

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Thailand Greenlights $1 Billion Sunwoda EV Battery Investment to Boost Local Manufacturing

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Thailand is taking a significant step towards solidifying its position as a regional leader in electric vehicle (EV) production with the approval of a $1 billion investment from China’s Sunwoda Electronics. The National Competitiveness Enhancement Commission has given the green light for Sunwoda to establish a lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in Chonburi Province, located in […]

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The need for evidence-based solutions – The Applied Ecologist

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Chen Huang provides an overview of their investigation into human-wildlife conflict, and explains how research gaps can be turned into opportunities. Humans and wildlife share the planet, often in proximity. In many parts of the world, villagers see elephants, lions, dolphins, and seabirds as part of their daily lives—much like city dwellers spot starlings feeding […]

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UK Unveils £1.8 Billion Investment to Boost Home Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Households

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The UK government is set to invest £1.8 billion ($2.33 billion) into energy efficiency upgrades for 170,000 low-income households through the Warm Homes Plan. This initiative, aimed at combating high energy bills and reducing carbon emissions, will provide essential home improvements like insulation, solar panels, double glazing, and heat pumps. The funding will be distributed […]

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Legacies of fire influence how plant communities respond to the next burn |

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Anita Simha, Louisiana State University, USA, discusses their article: Short-term prescribed fire frequency manipulation alters community response to subsequent fires in a Southeastern pine savanna Fire regimes are shifting globally Fire is a key disturbance that affects plant communities, but one challenge of studying the effects of fire is that the impacts of any one […]

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The Cost and Profit Potential of Europe’s Net-Zero Transition: A Comprehensive Outlook into a $275 trillion Global Market

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The transition to a net-zero economy in the European Union (EU) is an ambitious and transformative undertaking, requiring substantial investments. While estimates on the exact cost vary, two major sources—McKinsey and PwC—offer valuable insights into the scale of these investments and the potential returns. Global and European Investment Requirements Key Areas of Investment and Expected […]

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Nigeria Secures $200 Million Deal for Mini Grids to Expand Renewable Energy in Rural Areas

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Nigeria has signed a $200 million agreement with WeLight, a pan-African Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) company, to deploy hundreds of renewable mini-grids across rural and peri-urban communities. This ambitious project aims to bring reliable electricity to millions of Nigerians, especially in underserved regions. The initiative, supported by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, […]

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California’s Pacific Steel Breaks Ground on First New Steel Mill in 50 Years: A Zero Emission Wonder

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In a significant leap for California’s economy and its climate goals, Pacific Steel Group has officially broken ground on the Mojave Micro Mill, marking the first new steel mill to be built in the state in over five decades. This innovative facility, located in Kern County, is poised to transform the steel industry with its […]

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