New top House Republican on markets isn’t as anti-ESG as some GOP want

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Chairman of the House Financial Service Committee Maxine Waters (D-CA) listen as David Marcus, CEO of Facebook’s Calibra, testifies on “Examining Facebook’s Proposed Cryptocurrency and Its Impact on Consumers, Investors, and the American Financial System” on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 17, 2019. Joshua Roberts | Reuters Republicans hoping […]

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Las Vegas Sands repeats Dow Jones Sustainability feat

For the third consecutive year, Las Vegas Sands has been named in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indices as the company looked to highlight its “long-standing commitment” to the environment. The Dow Jones Indices comprises global sustainability leaders as identified by S&P Global through its Corporate Sustainability Assessment, representing the top 10 per cent of […]

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There Are Free Nature Tours At Gardens By The Bay To Help You Uncover Hidden Gems & Learn More About Sustainability

You’re familiar with Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome, the Supertrees or even the annual Christmas Wonderland. But have you heard of the or the “Monkey No-Climb” tree at Gardens by the Bay’s (GBTB) World of Plants? Its official name is the sandbox tree and the unique, prickly tree that’s native to the Amazon is […]

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XAG Drone Supports Panama Farmers Shift Focus to Cost-Saving

PANAMA CITY, Fla., Dec. 21, 2022 — (PRNewswire) — XAG introduces its P100 Agricultural Drone to farmers in Panama, providing an accessible approach to more profitable and sustainable farming practices. Drone demonstrations and training are conducted on farms nationwide, while trials on seeding and fertilization have been first carried out in rice cultivation. As XAG […]

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One Million Dollars in Forest Sustainability Funding Awarded to 68 Virginia Localities

The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) has announced the awardees for the 2022 Forest Sustainability Fund. One million dollars will be distributed proportionately to 68 Virginia localities to partially offset the reduced real estate tax revenue that results from forestland use taxation. The localities will be able to use these funds for public education, outdoor […]

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Holiday Decor at Rogers Memorial Library Gives New Life to Used Books as Part of Sustainability Effort

Some of the holiday decorations made from books at the Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton. DANA SHAW Some of the holiday decorations made from books at the Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton. DANA SHAW Some of the holiday decorations made from … Source link

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ESG Improvers Can Boost Returns

As advisors and investors gain more familiarity with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, they likely come across data points and research confirming that equities with strong ESG traits can deliver solid returns. Taking that principle a step further, evidence suggests that ESG “improvers,” or those companies that are making ESG strides, can generate similar […]

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Eco-friendly antifouling silicone paint can save marine life from metal poisoning

Marine organisms tend to attach and settle on submerged surfaces such as vessel hulls. These organisms often cause increased friction or drag when the vessel moves through the water, resulting in higher fuel consumption. This phenomenon is called fouling — and in order to prevent it, antifouling paints with biocides, typically copper, are applied to […]

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