Businesses with strong political connections face less scrutiny of corporate greenwashing
Businesses that boast strong political connections are more likely to avoid scrutiny over potential greenwashing, a new study by Durham…
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Area of Europe affected by wildfires could triple by end of the century
The area of Europe affected by wildfires could almost triple by the end of the century, as climate change brings…
ESG downgrades have a bigger impact when investor expectations are high
Investors tend to react more strongly to ESG downgrades when they have high expectations about a particular firm, according to…
Trusted voices are key to encouraging adoption of climate-friendly behaviours
Positive messages from trusted voices can play a key role in encouraging people to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours, according to…
Study explores the development of biodegradable food packaging from rapeseed waste
A new study has explored how rapeseed processing waste could be developed into a biodegradable food packaging film to protect…
Researchers develop new EV battery design guidelines to improve safety, repairability and sustainability
A research team led by Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has developed new EV battery design guidelines aimed at…
Meat products with sustainability labels do cost more, but price premium varies
Meat products that carry sustainability labelling do cost more, however the price premium varies significantly depending on the type of…
Majority of Germans still favour ambitious climate action, although support is declining
While the majority (80%) of consumers in Germany state that they are concerned about climate change, support for transition measures…
Environmental benefits of renewable energy can vary based on when and where it is generated
The environmental benefits of renewable energy depend on when and where electricity is generated, a new study by researchers at…
Cities need to highlight the wider benefits of climate action
A new study by researchers at De Montfort University Leicester and the University of Surrey has suggested that as cities…