Tag Archives: Nature

12Jun/23

London is a leader in climate tech, here is why

June 12, 2023InnovationArticles, Informa, London, Natural environment, Nature, Sustainability, Sustainable architecture, Sustainable building, Sustainable design, Sustainable development, Sustainable urban planning, United Kingdomadmin

June 12, 2023 /Technology/ — London Tech Week (LTW) is a global celebration of tech, uniting the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow in a week-long festival. Showcasing how tech is transforming business and society, LTW drives thought provoking conversations around innovation, diversity and transformation, providing a platform for the tech ecosystem to come together to drive change.

LTW was founded in 2014 by Informa, a global events company, and London & Partners, the official promotional agency for London. The first LTW took place in September 2014 and featured over 100 events across the city. Since then, LTW has grown to become Europe’s largest festival of technology, attracting over 40,000 visitors from over 100 countries. Continue reading →

02Jun/23

Arçelik recycles 192 million waste PET bottles, celebrating World Environment Day

June 2, 2023EnvironmentArçelik, Articles, Home appliance, Koç family, Nature, Plastic, Plastic recycling, Recycling, Sustainability, Universe, Water conservationadmin

Arçelik, one of Europe’s leading home appliances companies, announces a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability. Through its innovative initiatives, in 2022 alone, the company utilized a total of 13,207 tons of recycled plastic in the production of its appliances. Continue reading

22Apr/23

What is Earth Day why it is celebrated?

April 22, 2023EnvironmentArticles, Biodiversity, Climate forcing agents, Deforestation, Denis Hayes, Environmental movement, Environmentalism, Forest management, Gaylord Nelson, Habitat, Natural environment, Nature, Pollution, Sustainability, United Statesadmin

April 21, 2023 /Environment/ –Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet.
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17Apr/23

How can governments and businesses weigh up the real ecological and social costs against the pursuit of net zero goals?

April 17, 2023EnvironmentArticles, Climate change mitigation, Energy, Energy economics, Energy policy, Energy transition, Environmentalism, Nature, Renewable energy, Renewable energy commercialization, Sustainability, Sustainable energyadmin

April 17, 2023 /Economy/ — The global energy transition is a complex and challenging process, with many trade-offs to consider. On the one hand, we need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels in order to mitigate climate change. On the other hand, we need to ensure that the transition is fair and equitable, and that it does not lead to environmental or social problems.
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31Mar/23

How data intelligence is tackling the climate crisis delivering better outcomes for the planet and the bottom line

March 31, 2023InnovationArticles, Carbon neutrality, Geotab, Geotab Inc., Greenhouse gas emissions, Natural environment, Nature, Renewable energy, Sustainability, Sustainable developmentadmin

Geotab Inc. (“Geotab”) — a global leader in connected transportation solutions — today released its 2022 Sustainability and Impact Report, titled “Unlocking the power of data for a sustainable future,” which outlines the company’s environmental, social and ethical impact, and highlights how data intelligence is a key driver of success in the carbon reduction journey. The report also includes examples of how organisations in the transportation sector are starting and managing carbon reduction initiatives using data intelligence to inform their decision-making and transition. Continue reading

14Mar/23

Climate ‘danger zone’

March 14, 2023EnvironmentArticles, Bangladesh, Brazil, Climate change, Dhamrai, Freddy, Global warming, H&M, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Lula, Malawi, Mosabber Hussain, Mozambique, Natural environment, Nature, Nepal, Physical geography, Saleemul Huq, Saudi Aramco, Senegal, Shefali Akter, Sweden, Tahmid Zami, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanessa Nakate, Vanuatu, Zambeziaadmin

By Megan Rowling | Just Transition Editor

Climate scientists and government officials are gathered in Switzerland this week to agree the final summary for policymakers in the latest blockbuster series of reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on global warming and how to keep it in check.

Coming before an important review of global progress on climate goals at the end of this year, it doesn’t take a PhD to work out that the key message will be along the lines of “must do better”.
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05Feb/23

BrandSpark International announces its 15th annual 2023 Best New Product Awards winners, honoring the Best New Food, Beverage, Beauty, Health, Personal Care, and Household products, based on a nationwide survey of American consumers

February 5, 2023HealthcareArticles, Environmentalism, Natural environment, Nature, Sustainabilityadmin

BrandSpark has also released some key highlights from its BrandSpark American Shopper Study – health & wellness, value for money and sustainability are top of mind with Americans. 56% of consumers say they don’t mind spending a lot to get health products that really work, sleep is number one priority in health management, and almost half say they want to be leaders in reducing environmental impact. 66% believe that research and development is continuously leading to better household care products. Not surprisingly, 8 in 10 believe taste remains the most important factor in their food purchases. Continue reading

27Oct/22

Drivn: Blockchain Startup Enables Users to Earn an Income While Saving the Planet

October 27, 2022TransportArticles, Carbon diet, Carbon finance, Carbon footprint, Climate change policy, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Greenhouse gas emissions, Low-carbon economy, Natural environment, Nature, Sustainabilityadmin

Transport accounts for around 33% of global carbon emissions, but 48% of people are not aware of their individual carbon footprint. Drivn, the brainchild of three Danish founders, aims to change the world’s travel behavior towards a more sustainable future. Continue reading

06Oct/22

Epson Survey Shows Global Attention Focused on Climate Change – Despite Conflicts and Economic Woes – as People Act to Avert Disaster

October 6, 2022EnvironmentArticles, Climate change, Climate history, Climatology, Global environmental issues, Global warming, Natural environment, Nature, Physical geography, Social issuesadmin

Across the world, people are stepping up personal efforts to avert climate change, according to the latest findings from Epson’s second Climate Reality Barometer. Research from the global technology leader suggests that while the world economy proves to be a distraction from efforts to address climate challenges, climate change remains a primary concern for many. Continue reading

03Oct/22

Three reasons a weak pound is bad news for the environment

October 3, 2022FinanceAlix Dietzel, Alvin Birdi, Articles, British Pound Sterling, Carbon tax, Climate change mitigation, Climate change policy, Creative Commons, Economic growth, Energy, Katharina Richter, Kwasi Kwarteng, Low-carbon economy, Nature, Richard Whitcombe, Russia, THE BANK OF ENGLAND, Ukraine, United Kingdomadmin

Katharina Richter, University of Bristol; Alix Dietzel, University of Bristol, and Alvin Birdi, University of Bristol

The day before new UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget plan for economic growth, a pound would buy you about $1.13. After financial markets rejected the plan, the pound suddenly sunk to around $1.07. Though it has since rallied thanks to major intervention from the Bank of England, the currency remains volatile and far below its value earlier this year.

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