Tag #Sustainability

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Scientist Warns of Industry Pressure in UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks

Professor Richard Thompson warns of industry pressure on UN talks to create a global plastic pollution treaty, highlighting the unequal power dynamic between scientists and industry representatives as nations debate reducing plastic production and consumption to sustainable levels amid rising ocean ...

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Life Below Water
theguardian.com
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Shein Fined €1 Million in Italy for Misleading Environmental Claims

Italy fined Shein €1 million for misleading environmental claims, its second major penalty in two months following a €40 million fine from France for deceptive commercial practices and unsubstantiated environmental claims, raising concerns about the fast-fashion retailer's sustainability and marketi...

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Kite-Based Generator Successfully Tested in Ireland

Kitepower's 60-square-meter kite generator in Ireland produced 30 kW/hour during testing, showcasing rapid deployment and storm resilience, addressing challenges in traditional wind energy.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
kathimerini.gr
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Energy Crisis: A Crisis of Desire, Not Supply

This article contends that the global energy crisis stems not from insufficient supply, but from excessive demand fueled by a consumerist lifestyle, urging a shift towards a culture of sufficiency and ecological responsibility rather than technological expansion.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
taz.de
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Hamburg's "Abpflastern" Initiative: Transforming Gray to Green

Hamburg's "Abpflastern" initiative, launched in late April, aims to replace paved surfaces with green spaces to combat climate change; over 1,400 suggestions have been submitted, sparking community discussions and local action.

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
nrc.nl
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Inflatable Pool Toys: A Multi-Billion Dollar Market Fueled by Instagram and Environmental Concerns

Taylor Swift's 2015 Instagram photo featuring an inflatable swan triggered a global surge in inflatable pool toy sales, creating a multi-billion dollar market but raising environmental concerns due to widespread disposal after single use.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations Face Resistance from Oil-Producing Nations

From August 5th to 14th, in Geneva, 177 countries negotiate a global plastic pollution treaty, facing resistance from oil-producing nations hindering ambitious, binding regulations mirroring climate change negotiations; key disagreements involve additives, production, and financial mechanisms.

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Life Below Water
theguardian.com
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UK Airport Expansion Undermines Climate Goals

The UK government supports massive airport expansions despite the resulting increase in carbon emissions, relying on unproven green technologies and overlooking the fact that most extra flights would serve leisure, not business travel.

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Climate Action
forbes.com
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More-Than-Human Design: From Horse Sandals to Inter-species Collaboration

The Design Museum's "More Than Human" exhibition explores design's role in addressing the consequences of industrialization, showcasing projects ranging from ancient horse sandals to contemporary, interspecies collaborations, such as Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg's Pollinator Pathmaker software, which de...

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Life on Land
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Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Restart in Geneva

The UN's Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) reconvenes in Geneva for two weeks to finalize a global plastics treaty after negotiations stalled last year due to industry lobbying and lack of ambition from some countries.

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Life Below Water
taz.de
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Hamburg's "Abpflastern" Initiative Exceeds Expectations with 1,400+ Green Space Proposals

Hamburg's "Abpflastern: von Grau zu Grün" initiative, launched in late April, seeks to replace paved areas with green spaces to combat climate change; over 1,400 proposals for removing pavement have been submitted, with many resulting in community discussions about urban greening.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nrc.nl
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VVD's Election Program: Radical Growth as a Universal Solution

The VVD's election program promotes "radical economic growth" as a solution for various policy issues, despite criticism that this approach neglects environmental concerns, social equity, and the limitations of equating growth with improved societal outcomes.

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Reduced Inequality

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