US businesses are continuing to ramp up their adoption of digital sustainability solutions to improve efficiency, manage risk and strengthen resilience, a new report by Information Services Group (ISG) has found.

US businesses increasing adoption of digital sustainability solutions

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Businesses in the United States are continuing to ramp up their adoption of digital sustainability solutions to improve efficiency, manage…

A new desalination membrane that converts seawater into freshwater has been developed at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), with researchers suggesting that it offers a 'powerful solution' to the world's growing water scarcity challenges.

New technology offers solution to tacking water scarcity

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A new desalination membrane that converts seawater into freshwater has been developed at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology…

The global shift towards plant-based diets could reduce global agricultural labour needs by between 5% and 27% by 2030, equating to between 18 million and 106 million full-time jobs, recent research by the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI) found.

Global shift to plant-based diets could ‘reshape’ employment in farming sector

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The global shift towards plant-based diets could reduce global agricultural labour needs by between 5% and 27% by 2030, equating…

Following the Trump administration's decision to erase the 'endangerment finding' that climate change impacts human health and the environment, the European Green Party has called on European leaders to step up their commitment to clean energy and decarbonisation.

Europe should strengthen its commitment to clean energy following US policy changes, say European Greens

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Following the Trump administration’s decision to erase the ‘endangerment finding’ that climate change impacts human health and the environment, the…

European businesses are shifting from focusing on sustainability through a purely regulatory lens to achieving measurable financial and operational outcomes, a new report by Information Services Group (ISG) has suggested.

European enterprises focusing more on financial and operational outcomes from ESG

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European businesses are shifting from focusing on sustainability through a purely regulatory lens to achieving measurable financial and operational outcomes,…

Transport-related emissions continue to rise in Europe

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Transport-related emissions continue to rise in Europe, even as other sectors have reported ‘substantial reductions’, a new report by the…

National forest regulations, particularly in the Amazon region, may undermine global targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, a new study published in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change has suggested.

Current forest policies may undermine net-zero goals, study suggests

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National forest regulations, particularly in the Amazon region, may undermine global targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, a new…

As health and wellness priorities continue to influence consumer habits, the rise of clean-label food and drink products – typically defined by their focus on ingredient simplicity – is gaining momentum, GlobalData has said.

More consumers seeking out ‘clean-label’ products, says GlobalData

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As health and wellness priorities continue to influence consumer habits, the rise of clean-label food and drink products – typically defined…

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a novel energy storage system that they state could pave the way for greater decarbonisation of commercial buildings.

Researchers develop new energy storage system that could assist with building decarbonisation

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Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a novel energy storage system that they state could pave the way…

Extreme heatwaves across the Caribbean region are becoming 'significantly more frequent, longer and severe', a new study undertaken by researchers at the University of Albany has found.

Extreme heatwaves across the Caribbean becoming more severe

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Extreme heatwaves across the Caribbean region are becoming ‘significantly more frequent, longer and severe’, a new study undertaken by researchers…