Tag #Greenwashing

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UK Ad Industry Backs Nationwide Fossil Fuel Advertising Ban

More than 100 UK advertising organizations, representing over 1,000 advertisers, are pushing for a nationwide ban on fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship, citing health concerns and drawing parallels to past tobacco advertising restrictions; a parliamentary debate is scheduled for July 7th.

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EU Parliament Launches Investigation into Commission's NGO Funding

The European Parliament established a six-month working group to investigate the European Commission's funding of NGOs, following accusations of undisclosed payments totaling up to €700,000 to promote climate policies. The decision, supported by a right-wing coalition, overruled objections from a pr...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Aukus Review Jeopardizes Australian Submarine Project

The Trump administration's review of the Aukus agreement casts doubt on Australia's planned nuclear submarine construction, jeopardizing a major advertising campaign by the Advertiser newspaper and a $2 billion shipyard redevelopment in South Australia.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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French Socialist Party Elects New Leader Amidst Low Membership

The French Socialist Party holds a leadership election on June 5th, with current leader Olivier Faure facing a challenge from Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol amidst historically low membership numbers.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Philippines' Greening Program: Deforestation Exposes 'Greenwashing'

The Philippines' National Greening Program, launched in 2011, aimed to plant 1.8 billion seedlings across 2 million hectares; however, satellite imagery reveals that 4% of the land experienced deforestation, highlighting issues with implementation and oversight, including 'greenwashing' of unsustain...

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Life on Land
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Yara's 'Sustainable' Ammonia Plant Uses Fracked Gas, Undermining Green Claims

Yara and BASF's Texas ammonia plant, advertised as 'sustainable', uses hydrogen derived from US shale gas, sending this fertilizer to Europe and undermining efforts for 'clean' production; experts say claims of gas-free production are false.

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EU Withdraws Greenwashing Proposal from Green Deal

The European Commission unexpectedly withdrew a greenwashing proposal from the European Green Deal package days before final negotiations, surprising negotiators and raising concerns about the Commission's authority and transparency in environmental policy.

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Eucalyptus in Portugal: Balancing Paper Industry with Ecological Concerns

Eucalyptus trees, imported from Australia, cover 10% of mainland Portugal, fueling the paper industry but raising ecological concerns due to their flammability and water consumption, especially after the devastating 2017 wildfires; the debate focuses on whether industry sustainability initiatives ar...

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TotalEnergies Faces Greenwashing Lawsuit in Paris

In a Paris court, TotalEnergies faces accusations of greenwashing from environmental groups, challenging its claim of being a major energy transition player while expanding fossil fuel production; the case's outcome could set a legal precedent for corporate environmental communication in Europe.

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Apple's Apple Watch Carbon Neutrality Claim Questioned in Court

A Frankfurt court is questioning Apple's claim of CO2 neutrality for its Apple Watch, following a lawsuit by the German Environmental Aid (DUH) who argue Apple's carbon offset project in Paraguay only has 25% long-term land leases secured. A decision is expected on August 26th.

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Madrid Bar Showcases Sustainable Cocktail Practices, Saving Thousands of Kilos of Water

Angelita, a Madrid bar, exemplifies sustainable cocktail practices by using local ingredients, reducing waste (saving 80,000-90,000 kg of water yearly), and prioritizing responsible sourcing, contrasting with greenwashing trends in the industry.

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Personal Finance's Outsized Role in Climate Change

Analysis reveals personal finance choices significantly impact climate change; shifting pension funds to sustainable options is 20 times more effective than individual actions like reducing air travel; 60 major banks committed €619 billion to fossil fuels in 2023, up to €6 trillion since the 2015 Pa...

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