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The UK government's COP26 report reveals the most polluting conference in history, with total residual emissions totalling 131,556 tonnes of CO2e, a staggering 157% higher than COP21 and 204% higher than COP25. Delegates' travel alone accounted for 103,955 tonnes of CO2e, or approximately 2.7
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Xylem's latest sustainability report has highlighted the company's progress in addressing global water challenges through its advanced solutions and services. The report, titled "Making Water's Future Sustainable," showcases the company's efforts to mitigate its environmental footprint, enhance its sustainability goals,
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Electric car manufacturer Tesla Inc has been dropped from the S&P 500 ESG Index, a decision that has sparked an outcry from its founder Elon Musk. The ESG Index is designed for investments with strong environmental, social, and corporate governance credentials. S&P Dow Jones cited several
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The global floating wind power market size was USD 0.67 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 59.24 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 82.2% during the forecast period. The market is driven by increasing awareness in various countries about achieving green energy targets,
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Shixin Chen met with Bangladesh's top officials, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Finance Minister A H M Mustafa Kamal, during a 6-day visit to the country. The meeting aimed to reaffirm ADB's commitment to supporting Bangladesh's rapid recovery
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Researchers at the University of Canterbury have been investigating the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for building environmental assessment. The study aimed to understand the stakeholders' perspectives on BIM and LCA and their value for improving green building design and assessment. A national
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Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, has set an ambitious goal to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its global footprint by 2030. This announcement comes on the heels of the company's first sustainability report since listing on the New York
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Blackbaud, a leading cloud software company, has announced its achievement of carbon neutrality across its operations and data centers for 2021. This milestone marks a significant step in the company's commitment to reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability. Blackbaud's multi-pronged climate strategy focuses on reducing emissions,
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U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) has reintroduced the Green Jobs and Opportunity Act, a legislation aimed at preparing America's workforce for emerging jobs in the clean energy economy. The bill invests significant funds in workforce development programs, prioritizing displaced workers from the fossil fuel industry and underrepresented
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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has launched a new STEM learning program, which focuses on teaching cutting-edge skills in urban agriculture, sustainability-based programming, and environmental science. The program was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a community greenhouse lab in Astoria, Queens, operated by NYPA and located at a
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The animal-free dairy ice cream brand, Brave Robot, released research findings that demonstrate a significant reduction in natural resource consumption when compared to conventional dairy production methods. Conducted by Brave Robot, a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment evaluated the environmental impact of their vanilla ice cream throughout the supply chain. The
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Blackbaud, a global cloud software company powering social good, has achieved carbon neutrality across its operations and data centers for 2021. The company has implemented a multi-pronged climate strategy to reduce its emissions, use energy efficiently, and invest in environmental projects. This milestone builds on Blackbaud's recent sustainability
