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Philippines bets on natural gas to accelerate renewable energy
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There are 19 LNG terminals in the Coral Triangle. A report by US nonprofits Earth Insight and SkyTruth warned that expanding gas infrastructure increases the risk of harm from water pollution, heightened shipping traffic, and oil spills, all of which threaten marine ecosystems and local livelihoods. According to the report, over 100 offshore oil and gas blocks…
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Coldplay to Re-release All Albums on Recycled Plastic Records
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Rock band Coldplay announced that it will re-release each of its albums on “EcoRecords” made from recycled plastic bottles. The band said that the move forms part of its sustainability mission, and its efforts to make music more sustainable, including cutting the carbon footprint of its ‘Music Of The Spheres World Tour’ by 59% to…
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La Caisse Targets $400 Billion in Climate Investments by 2030
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Canadian institutional investor, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (La Caisse, formerly CDPQ), announced a new sustainable investing target, aiming to reach $400 billion in “climate action” investments by the end of this decade. The pledge, unveiled as part of La Caisse’s 2025–2030 climate strategy, marks a major acceleration in the asset owner’s efforts…
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European Commission to Withdraw Anti-Greenwashing Regulation
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The European Commission revealed on Friday that it plans to withdraw the Green Claims Directive just days prior to trilogue negotiations to finalize the proposed rules aimed at protecting consumers from greenwashing claims about the environmental attributes of products and services, following objections from lawmakers that brought its ability to be adopted into doubt. Following…
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What is bottom trawling and how does it harm oceans?
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A new film, “Ocean,” by naturalist David Attenborough features never-before-seen footage of bottom trawling – a fishing practice criticised as destructive and wasteful in which heavy nets are dragged across the seabed. The film was released ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference starting on June 9 in Nice, France, where scientists and conservationists warn…