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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…
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Despite tree planting efforts, Bangkok’s green spaces still face pressure
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Urban tree-planting efforts are gathering pace in Bangkok, underpinned by aspirations to boost climate resilience, mitigate dust pollution, and conserve biodiversity. However, a recent study warns that the Thai capital continues to rapidly lose tree cover from its existing green spaces. The study used satellite data and field surveys to analyse patterns of tree cover loss in…