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Circularity 22, Accelerating the Circular Economy, May 17-18, 2022

May 14
1 min

Events

Circularity 22, Accelerating the Circular Economy, May 17-18, 2022

In the world we live in today, there is a pressing need for transformative change. The circular economy can help meet this critical...

California sunshine could be a solution for water scarcity

Apr 29
2 min

Green Tech

California sunshine could be a solution for water scarcity

Western states are crossed by thousands of miles worth of irrigation canals, some as wide as 150 feet and others just 10. By covering...

Apr 29
2 min

How to invest in ESG stocks

If the environment and social justice are important to you, Here are a few tips on investing in ESG stocks for beginners.

Apr 19
1 min

Shareholder advocacy on ESG

The trend of activism has rebounded in recent years. In 2021 there were 220 campaigns launched against target companies worth more than...

Tackling biodiversity loss with a circular economy (Tuesday, April 26, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm (BST)

Apr 17
1 min

Events

Tackling biodiversity loss with a circular economy (Tuesday, April 26, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm (BST)

The future of our planet depends on a change in the way we produce and consume. The current extractive, wasteful system is responsible...

Nuclear power, another kind of renewable energy

Apr 13
1 min

Green Tech

Nuclear power, another kind of renewable energy

In the wake of high-priced fuels, nuclear power is gaining support as an environmentally friendly and efficient way to generate...

Apr 6
2 min

UN biodiversity summit ends with little progress

The world is rapidly depleting forests and other natural ecosystems. With many people depending on nature's services, from oceans to...

19th Annual International Ocean Film Festival (April 7-10, 2022)

Mar 28
1 min

Events

19th Annual International Ocean Film Festival (April 7-10, 2022)

The mission of the International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF) is to create a global platform for ocean literacy and education through...

Mar 27
2 min

Green Tech

An ESG lens on crypto

In 2021, the price of Bitcoin rose to nearly USD 70,000 per coin. But by early 2022 it had fallen to around USD 33,000 - what caused this...

Mar 26
1 min

Green Tech

Green technology in smartphones

Apple announced this week it will put sustainably made metal in their new iPhone SE models. The aluminum used for the frames around sides...

Mar 21
2 min

A 10-point plan to cut oil use from the International Energy Agency

The International Energy Agency just released its 10-point plan to cut global oil demand by 2.7 million barrels a day over the next 4...

Mar 13
2 min

Women are taking seats on boards and in executive management roles amid the great Resignation

With COVID-19 still rampant, it's interesting to look at the economic impact of this global health crisis in the U.S. labor market,...

Mar 11
3 min

Green Tech

CO2 on the rocks?

Ever wonder what to do with carbon once it’s captured? While carbon capture is primarily used for oil extraction today, new and creative...

The Circular Economy Show will be here on Tuesday, February 22, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (GMT)

Feb 16
1 min

Events

The Circular Economy Show will be here on Tuesday, February 22, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (GMT)

This monthly discussion hosted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is designed to talk about how we can move from a linear take-make-waste...

SEC's new guidance on shareholder activism and ESG

Feb 14
1 min

Regulations

SEC's new guidance on shareholder activism and ESG

In November, the SEC reversed several mechanisms that companies use to shoot down shareholder proposals and specified shareholders are...

Feb 5
1 min

Green Tech

Wood-pulp battery for drones and phones

The future is now! Nippon Paper Industries, a leading Japanese paper producer has successfully lit an electric bulb with a battery made...

Jan 26
4 min

What is ESG and why does it matter?

ESG stands for Environment, Social, and Governance. E is for Environment looks at the impact on our planet. S is for Social tracks the...

New tech to decarbonize heavy industries

Jan 20
1 min

Green Tech

New tech to decarbonize heavy industries

Researchers in Australia have created a new technology that allows for the instant conversion of carbon dioxide into solid-state form,...

Nuclear fusion could help to unlock near limitless clean energy

Jan 17
1 min

Green Tech

Nuclear fusion could help to unlock near limitless clean energy

An "artificial sun" set a new world record by heating plasma to temperatures five times hotter than the sun for more than 17 minutes,...

Jan 13
2 min

Regulations

2022 ESG Reporting Rule Changes

The world is changing and so are the rules. Here are some upcoming rule changes in 2022 that will have a big impact on companies and...

Jan 10
1 min

Green Tech

Sustainable News from CES

This year's Consumer Electronics Show was held in Las Vegas from Jan 5-8. We want to highlight a few exciting sustainable offerings that...

Jan 5
1 min

Shipping Customers Want to Go Green

Shipping companies and their customers want to go green and reduce their carbon footprint. The major issue is the costs associated with...

Dec 21, 2021
1 min

Battery Storage Soars as Renewable Energy Becomes More Mainstream

Companies are poised to install record amounts of batteries on America’s electric grid this year. Giant batteries, often paired with...

Solar Driven Hydrogen Production from Water Splitting

Dec 9, 2021
1 min

Green Tech

Solar Driven Hydrogen Production from Water Splitting

For the sustainable development of humanity, future efforts are necessary to develop effective technologies to reduce fossil fuels....