Fairtrade’s new map shows the human and climate risks of the world’s major crops. The Fairtrade system, globally recognized for certifying ethical and sustainable production brands, has just launched the Fairtrade risk map. This interactive tool transparently shares the conditions of workers and the climate impact of agricultural sectors such as cocoa, coffee, cereals, and […]
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By January 22, renewable energies contributed to almost 90% of the national electricity consumption. It was on January 16th that the national electrical system registered the highest value ever of wind production in a single day: 106.7 gigawatt hours (GWh) generated. On this day, renewable energy production supplied 97% of electricity consumption, with wind power […]
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Avoiding landfills, this project takes advantage of the existing collection circuits and existing equipment in Cascais to transform food waste into energy. Cascais is the first municipality in the country to collect bio-waste throughout its territory. The expansion of what started as a pilot project began in October 2022 and has recently ended with the […]
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Although animal-based options are still available, most patients opt for vegetarian or vegan meals. Making animal-free meals the standard option in New York City’s 11 hospitals is the result of a partnership between the Better Food Foundation, the city health department and its hospitals, and the Mayor’s Office. Without removing the meat-based options, the plant-based […]
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Facebook and Instagram campaigns that encouraged “false or biased” speech about the climate crisis were analyzed. The oil and gas industry spent about 3.7 million euros on posting “misleading” messages on social media about the climate crisis in connection with the last climate summit. The news is advanced by the Spanish news agency EFE, quoted […]
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Redesigning the packaging, educating consumers, and investing in renewable energy are part of the brand’s commitment agenda. By 2025, the Ferrero Group wants to have packaging that is 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable. According to the 13th edition of its Sustainability Report, this goal was reached by 83% in the year 2021. Over the next […]
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Besides the great relief it would give the planet, it is believed that electric technology in aviation would transform cities, bringing airports closer to the centers, not causing so much air and noise pollution. Alice, the first electric passenger plane, took off for eight minutes at a height of 1,000 meters in the US state […]
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Boom is considered, by the association that classifies this type of event, an example when it comes to sustainability. The Boom Festival, for the eighth consecutive edition, received the “Greener Festival Award”. The festival that takes place every year in Idanha-a-Nova, in July, and which in its last edition received 40,751 people, was distinguished due […]
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Environmental groups accuse Danone of failing to sufficiently reduce plastic in its ecological footprint and neglecting obligations regarding care of the material. The French company Danone is being sued by three environmental groups – ClientEarth, Surfrider Europe and Zero Waste France. The three non-governmental organizations accuse the company of neglecting obligations regarding the care of […]
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The money will be used to increase the team and boost the growth of the project, especially in its expansion throughout Europe and North America. Lisbon-based Goparity has announced a €2 million investment round. Founded in 2017, Goparity is a fintech platform that makes a difference: it is a platform that connects social and environmental […]
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