Tag #Sustainability

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EU ESG Criteria Hamper Defense Industry Funding

The EU's ESG criteria hinder European defense companies' access to financing, disproportionately affecting smaller suppliers; however, increased defense spending and adjustments to ESG standards offer potential solutions.

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Xiong'an: A Smart City Model for Sustainable Urban Development

China's Xiong'an New Area is a smart city project designed to alleviate Beijing's overcrowding and promote sustainable, inclusive growth by integrating technology into urban management, streamlining government services, and fostering economic equity.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
liberation.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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French Cultural Festivals Confront Environmental Paradox

French cultural festivals are reevaluating their environmental impact, shifting from carbon footprint reduction to biodiversity assessment, facing challenges in balancing economic viability with ecological preservation, and exploring solutions like smaller, more frequent events and local collaborati...

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44% Bias Score

Climate Action
bbc.com
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Gothenburg's Sustainability Loan: Fine Highlights Challenges of Ambitious Targets

Gothenburg, Sweden, faced a 150,000 krona fine for missing its renewable energy target in 2024 under its sustainability-linked loan, but discounts in other areas offset this; the city remains committed to carbon neutrality by 2030.

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48% Bias Score

Climate Action
zeit.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Tourism Law Faces Strong Opposition

Opposition parties and business groups in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern criticize the state government's proposed tourism law for its narrow focus on financing, lack of strategic vision, and disregard for local input, leading to concerns about its impact on the region's vital tourism sector.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
corriere.it
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Venice's Mose System: A Success Story in Flood Mitigation and Urban Renewal

Venice's Mose flood barrier system, operational since October 3, 2020, has effectively mitigated high tides, protecting St. Mark's Basilica and boosting property values by 7% according to a Bank of Italy study; ongoing projects aim for complete flood protection.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
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California's Zero-Emission Truck Mandate Faces Setback

California's effort to mandate zero-emission big rigs by the 2030s is slowing after the state decided against pursuing a federal waiver, creating financial uncertainty for trucking companies who have already invested in cleaner models, and potentially delaying the transition to cleaner transportatio...

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44% Bias Score

Climate Action
elpais.com
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Barcelona Port Launches First Ferry Electrification System, Reducing Emissions

Barcelona's Port launched its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system, a €3.5 million initiative partially funded by the Recovery Plan, reducing annual CO2 emissions from docked ferries by 2,090 tons; the project aims for full port electrification by 2030.

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44% Bias Score

Climate Action
elmundo.es
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Spanish Pavilion Highlights "Internalities" in Architecture

The Spanish Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale (July 5-November 23) displays 16 Spanish architectural projects under the theme "Internalities," showcasing designs that mitigate past environmental damage using local resources and traditional techniques, highlighting a new generation of envi...

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Climate Action
repubblica.it
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Bradbury's "A Garden to Change the World": Small Actions, Big Environmental Impact

Kate Bradbury's new book, "A Garden to Change the World," guides readers on creating nature-supporting gardens, emphasizing the significant environmental impact of small, individual actions; her passion for gardening began at age three and deepened after a hornet's nest relocation at 24.

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32% Bias Score

Life on Land
forbes.com
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U.S. Secondhand Apparel Market Soars: AI and Social Commerce Fuel Record Growth

The U.S. secondhand apparel market experienced record growth in 2024, expanding by 14%—five times the rate of the overall apparel market—with online resale up 23%, fueled by AI-powered shopping tools and social commerce, and driven by younger shoppers who increasingly prioritize secondhand options.

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52% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
forbes.com
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Europe's Climate Tech Boom as U.S. Retrenches

Amidst reduced U.S. government support for environmental startups, Europe's climate tech sector is thriving, driven by increased investments and the EU's strong commitment to clean energy, positioning Europe as a potential global leader in green technology while the U.S. slows its climate progress.

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60% Bias Score

Climate Action

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