Tag #Sustainability

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Economic Hardship Drives Russians to Secondhand Markets and Repair Services

Facing 9.52% inflation in 2024, exceeding projections, Russians increasingly turn to secondhand markets and repair services, driven by economic hardship and impacting consumption patterns; the trend also reflects growing global interest in sustainable lifestyles.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Global Micro-Forest Initiative Combats Urban Deforestation

More than 500 micro-forests using the Miyawaki technique have been planted globally since the 1970s to combat deforestation, improve air and water quality, and enhance community well-being in cities, despite challenges such as securing community support and addressing environmental stressors.

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32% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
repubblica.it
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Italian Food Sector Shifts Focus from Growth to Survival Amidst Rising Costs and Export Barriers

The Italian food sector is reducing investments, prioritizing cost-cutting over expansion due to rising costs, export barriers, and slow green transition; this contrasts with the EU average, leaving Italian companies at risk of losing global competitiveness.

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36% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Netherlands Proposes Raising Nitrogen Threshold to Resolve Crisis

The Dutch cabinet plans to raise the nitrogen deposition threshold from 0.005 to 1 mol per hectare per year to address the nitrogen crisis, helping farmers and construction projects, though facing legal challenges and environmental concerns.

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52% Bias Score

Life on Land
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Electric Vehicle Brake Dust: More Toxic Than Diesel Exhaust

A University of Southampton study found brake pads in electric vehicles produce emissions 30 times smaller than a human hair, and more toxic than diesel exhaust, significantly contributing to air pollution and posing health risks.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Sustainability and Inclusion: The New Leadership Imperative

The article discusses the evolving leadership landscape, emphasizing the need for sustainability and inclusion as key competencies for long-term business success, citing reports from the World Economic Forum and showcasing ESMT's collaboration with Siemens Energy on leadership development.

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44% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
welt.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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AI-Powered Platform to Detect Lost Fishing Nets

The WWF, Accenture, and Microsoft launched GhostNetZero.ai, an AI-powered platform using sonar data to locate lost fishing nets (ghost nets) endangering marine life; the AI achieves 90% accuracy and aims to improve ocean cleanup efforts.

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24% Bias Score

Life Below Water
elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Spain's Biomethane Push: Moeve's €600 Million Investment Targets 2030 Goals

Biomethane, a renewable gas from organic waste, could supply 10% of global gas demand by 2050; Moeve's €600 million investment in 30 new Spanish plants will produce enough biofuel for 568,000 homes by 2030, avoiding 728,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.

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44% Bias Score

Climate Action
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Record $2 Trillion Invested in Energy Transition in 2024

In 2024, global energy transition investments hit a record $2 trillion, with renewables, electric transport, and battery storage leading (93% of investments); however, emerging technologies saw a 23% investment decrease compared to 2023.

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36% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
welt.de
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Ratti to Lead Venice Architecture Biennale with Focus on Climate Adaptation

Italian architect Carlo Ratti will lead the Venice Architecture Biennale from May 2025, focusing on climate change adaptation through innovative materials and international collaborations, marking a shift in focus from the previous, postcolonial exhibition.

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Aviation Industry Dominates UN Climate Talks, Hindering Emissions Reduction

An analysis reveals a tenfold imbalance favoring aviation industry delegates over environmental groups at the UN's 2022 CAEP conference, alongside industry sponsorship of related ICAO events, prompting accusations of industry capture and hindering climate action due to limited transparency and non-d...

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
dw.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Russia's Economic Crisis Fuels Demand for Secondhand Goods and Repairs

Soaring inflation in Russia (9.52%, potentially much higher), sanctions, and the war in Ukraine are driving increased demand for secondhand goods and repair services, impacting both consumer behavior and waste management.

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36% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production

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