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Saudi Aramco, a global energy and chemicals company, has established a $1.5 billion sustainability fund to invest in innovative technologies that support a stable and inclusive energy transition. The fund, managed by Aramco Ventures, is one of the largest sustainability-focused venture capital funds globally, aiming to invest in technologies
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Sealed Air, a leading provider of packaging solutions, has made significant strides in its sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts, as outlined in its Global Impact Report for the reporting year 2021. The report highlights the company's progress toward its science-based greenhouse gas emission reduction targets,
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MediaTek, a global fabless semiconductor company, has pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2050 as part of its deep commitment to sustainability. To achieve this goal, the company has focused on three key areas: green design, energy conservation and carbon reduction, and responsible supply chain management. MediaTek aims to
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Business aviation groups today put forward a set of policy principles to guide long-term carbon emissions reductions in the lead-up to the 41st International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Triennial Assembly, convening this week in Montreal. The industry has committed to achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, with sustainable aviation fuel
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), has released a primer to help healthcare organizations reduce their carbon footprint and protect communities from climate threats. The primer, titled "Reducing Healthcare Carbon Emissions: A Primer on Measures and
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Despite Democratic leaders' promises to advance a bill to gut environmental laws and expedite oil and gas pipelines, lawmakers appear to be proceeding without any reliable analyses comprehensively quantifying the climate effects of the initiative. Congressional staffers and environmental groups have seen no such data, despite a draft version
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Argentina has pledged to pursue a green recovery from the unsustainable debt and Covid-19 pandemic, but its policies continue to support the production of green hydrogen from solar and wind power, while also investing in oil, gas, and silver extraction. This contradictory approach jeopardizes its international commitments to reduce emissions
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The Canadian government is accelerating its progress toward net-zero emissions by 2050 with a significant investment in green infrastructure. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Taneen Rudyk, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced an $11.5-million investment through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) for
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The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA has left many questioning the federal government's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. The decision essentially strips the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of its power to dictate emissions standards, shifting the regulatory
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The Canadian government has taken a step towards helping farmers adapt to the challenges of climate change by investing in clean technology. The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, recently announced 28 additional projects under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program. This investment of over $8.7 million
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Schnitzer Steel, a scrap metal recycling company based in Portland, Oregon, has reached a proposed settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at 40 of its facilities across the United States. The settlement requires the company to implement compliance measures worth
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Gov. Tony Evers has unveiled the state's first Clean Energy Plan, which outlines strategies to create more than 40,000 jobs, lower energy bills, and fight climate change by investing in clean energy technologies. The plan aims to meet the state's commitment to cutting half of
