Placing levies on the profits made in the renewable energy industry could hinder the UK’s ability to meet its 2050 net zero carbon reduction targets, an expert has said.
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Compressed air for pet blow-moulding production
Measurement and recording of actual pressure flow inside the production equipment can assess the actual performance of the compressed air system. This identifies any areas where compressed air problems are causing limitations on productivity and quality of production, the improvement of which in turn can lead to lower energy use costs and increased production rates.Continue reading “Compressed air for pet blow-moulding production”
Does Marine Conservation Mitigate Climate Change?
Marine protected areas act as a safeguard for oceans, seas, and estuaries. These regions help in the preservation of the plants and animals that are native to these waters, but the advantages of protected areas go well beyond their boundaries. A group of experts describes how marine protected areas support ecological and social adaptation toContinue reading “Does Marine Conservation Mitigate Climate Change?”
The environmental costs of fast fashion
Via United Nations Environment Programme New season, new styles, buy more, buy cheap, move on, throw away: the pollution, waste, and emissions of fast fashion are fueling the triple planetary crisis. The annual Black Friday sales on 25 November are a reminder of the need to rethink what is bought, what is thrown away, and whatContinue reading “The environmental costs of fast fashion”
Climate change to drastically cut Indonesia’s rice, coffee produce
Via Business Standards Continued carbon emissions would significantly reduce rice and coffee production in Indonesia — one of the world’s top producers of both crops — according to a study. Continued carbon emissions would significantly reduce rice and coffee production in Indonesia — one of the world’s top producers of both crops — according to a groundbreaking study that will beContinue reading “Climate change to drastically cut Indonesia’s rice, coffee produce”
800 million jobs could be impacted by climate change
Via Mint More than 800 million jobs—about one-quarter of the global workforce—are highly vulnerable to being disrupted by climate change, from weather extremes to the impacts of transitioning to a low-carbon economy, said Deloitte Center for Sustainable Progress report. “However, policy makers and business leaders can unleash significant economic growth and help create more thanContinue reading “800 million jobs could be impacted by climate change”
Sustainable packaging no longer a nice-to-have for future-fit businesses
Via EURACTIV The food delivery sector is a major contributor to packaging waste, and by focusing on the sustainability of its packaging, it can attract a larger consumer base while doing good for the planet, writes Sébastien Pellion. Sébastien Pellion is global head of impact & sustainability at Glovo, a Spanish delivery start-up. We’ve all beenContinue reading “Sustainable packaging no longer a nice-to-have for future-fit businesses”
The Philippines government on the strategies to mitigate climate change-related risks
The government of the Philippines has recently organised a new expert panel to investigate the necessity for including climate indicators when reviewing government projects. Another significant KPI of the expert panel is to give localised data, particularly to local government units (LGUs) and to assist them in securing green finance, in addition to a numberContinue reading “The Philippines government on the strategies to mitigate climate change-related risks”
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Ms. Razan Al Mubarak elected as President of IUCN with Mr. Yoon Jong-So joining the organisation as director
At the current World Conservation Congress in Marseille, members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) elected Razan Al Mubarak as the next President. IUCN Members also choose the Treasurer, Commission Chairs, and Regional Councilors for the organisation’s eight worldwide regions. Africa, Meso and South America, North America and the Caribbean, South andContinue reading “Ms. Razan Al Mubarak elected as President of IUCN with Mr. Yoon Jong-So joining the organisation as director”
Japan outlined strategies to cruise sustainably ahead of its competitors while achieving green growth #SoutheastAsia #Asean #ESG #Sustainability
In the recent unveiling of Japan’s Green Growth Strategy, the country outlined clear goals to achieve the decarbonisation of electric power generation and to promote the concept of a smart decarbonised society. This was to ensure that the country is aligned to support Japan’s 2050 carbon neutral goal. Further to this, the country’s policy teamsContinue reading “Japan outlined strategies to cruise sustainably ahead of its competitors while achieving green growth #SoutheastAsia #Asean #ESG #Sustainability”
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