The UK Government has officially unveiled the members of its newly formed Circular Economy Taskforce, a key initiative aimed at advancing the country’s transition to a circular economy. The taskforce will play a pivotal role in supporting the government’s efforts to create a comprehensive circular economy strategy for England, helping to drive sustainability and reduce […]
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In a strategic move towards achieving its ambitious sustainability targets, Google has entered into a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to procure 250MW of renewable wind energy from the groundbreaking Zeevonk project in the Netherlands. This deal is a pivotal step in Google’s commitment to decarbonize its operations and achieve […]
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Lenovo has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal, a recognition that places the technology giant among the top 1% of companies worldwide for its outstanding sustainability practices. With a score of 85 out of 100, this achievement underscores Lenovo’s leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and highlights its ongoing commitment to sustainable […]
Continue Reading(Seychelles News Agency) – Nature Seychelles, a not-for-profit organisation, teamed up with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Madagascar to provide a 15-day science-based coral reef restoration training in the last months of the year for four practitioners from the southwestern Indian Ocean islands. Nature Seychelles said in a recent press release that the training began in October […]
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As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies rapidly evolve, Canada is exploring a strategic $15 billion investment plan aimed at encouraging domestic pension funds to invest in AI data centers powered by clean energy. This proposal is designed to address the growing energy demands of AI systems while supporting Canada’s transition to a more sustainable energy infrastructure. […]
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Shenzhen, a major city in southern China, has reached a significant milestone in the global transition to clean energy. As of October 18, 2024, the city has installed 671 supercharging stations for new energy vehicles (NEVs), officially surpassing the number of traditional gas stations. This achievement highlights Shenzhen’s growing commitment to sustainability and its position […]
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a historic $9.63 billion loan to BlueOval SK LLC (BOSK) to fund the construction of three electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plants in Tennessee and Kentucky. This project, which will play a key role in supplying batteries for Ford Motor Company’s electric vehicle lineup, marks a significant […]
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The European Union has unveiled a set of groundbreaking regulations aimed at significantly reducing packaging waste and enhancing sustainability across the continent. By 2030, all packaging in the EU will be required to be 100% recyclable, marking a pivotal shift toward a circular economy. The new rules, which were finalized this week, focus on reducing […]
Continue ReadingKatherine Hulting, from Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, discusses her article: Habitat edges decrease plant reproductive output in fragmented landscapes Fragmentation and demography Habitat fragmentation is widespread globally. However, understanding how to conserve in fragmented landscapes is challenging. Breaking habitats apart leads to multiple changes, such as decreased connectivity and increased edge habitat, […]
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A catastrophic incident in the Black Sea has led to the sinking of two Russian oil tankers, triggering a significant oil spill emergency and sparking fears of severe environmental damage. The ships, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, were caught in a violent storm near the Kirch Strait, a key waterway linking the Black Sea with […]
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