Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund Backs Startups Tackling E-Waste and Low-Carbon Technology

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Seattle, WA – Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund is making headlines with its latest initiative to invest in startups focused on combating electronic waste (e-waste) and advancing low-carbon technologies. This strategic move underscores Amazon’s commitment to sustainability and its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Addressing E-Waste ChallengesE-waste is a growing global concern, with […]

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EY Study: 55% of CFOs Fear Backlash Over Sustainability Reporting and Greenwashing

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Global Insights – A recent study conducted by Ernst & Young (EY) reveals that 55% of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are concerned about potential backlash regarding their companies’ sustainability reporting, particularly in light of increasing scrutiny over greenwashing practices. This significant finding underscores the challenges organizations face as they navigate the complexities of sustainability disclosures. […]

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Lekeah Durden – The Applied Ecologist

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For Black History Month 2024, the British Ecological Society (BES) journals are celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world and sharing their stories. In this blog, Lekeah Durden shares her story and journey in academia. Contact: Affiliation: University of Georgia-Athens, USA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lekeahdurden Ecological Interests Community Ecology Symbiosis Evolution How did you get […]

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Severe Flash Flooding Hits Southern and Eastern Spain

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On Tuesday, parts of southern and eastern Spain experienced devastating flash flooding as heavy rainfall inundated the region, with some areas receiving up to 12 inches in just a few hours. This extreme weather event has led to significant disruption, prompting emergency responses and raising concerns about the impact of climate change on such severe […]

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Understanding fine root decomposition in the context of the root economics space (RES)

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Saheed Olaide Jimoh (@sahjim05), University of Wyoming, discusses his article: Traits associated with the conservation gradient are the strongest predictors of early-stage fine root decomposition rates Kahikatea (Dacrycarpus dacrydioides) in a lowland conifer-broadleaf forest in the Northland temperate kauri forest ecoregion, at Waingaro Landing, Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand. Photo by Daniel Laughlin. Background Fine root […]

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CSRHub Connects to Richmond Global Sciences

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Richmond Global Sciences (RGS) seeks to provide comprehensive tech solutions for key stakeholders committed to making a positive impact on the Environment and Society while generating Financial Returns. It provides impact analysis and financial data insight to public, private, and fixed income investors. CSRHub is now integrating this data into its consensus Environment, Social, and […]

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Tracking koalas – how airborne DNA can help us – The Applied Ecologist

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In this blog post, Nicola Jackson shares the findings from their latest study looking at how sampling air particles to detect DNA can be useful in monitoring and conserving koalas. Perched high up in a Eucalyptus tree, swaying from side to side, lies a sleepy koala unaware of the means spent each year trying to […]

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Cover stories (112:10): Using machine learning to link climate, phylogeny & leaf area

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The cover image for our October issue shows the first part of an automated process to extract leaf area from herbarium images. Here the model’s predictions of leaves are on the pressed plant specimen of Corymbia gilbertensis. The image relates to the Editor’s Choice article ‘Using machine learning to link climate, phylogeny and leaf area in eucalypts through […]

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The Dark Side of Fast Fashion: A Tale of Corporate Irresponsibility

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*** This article explores the detrimental effects of the fast fashion industry, highlighting corporate irresponsibility in various stages of production. It compares fast fashion with slow fashion, examining the use of cheap labor, low-quality materials, and exploitative practices that keep prices low at the cost of workers’ well-being. The discussion extends to environmental concerns, including […]

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a community effort to restore the Solent’s seagrass – The Applied Ecologist

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In the ‘Restoring Landscapes’ blog series, we are promoting knowledge exchange from restoration projects around the world. As part of Solent Seascape Project, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and Project Seagrass are partnering to restore a combined total of seven hectares of seagrass beds. Seagrass meadows are internationally important habitats, serving as […]

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