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More than 60 fashion leaders come together to form the Climate Pledge Fashion Coalition
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More than 60 fashion leaders come together to form the Climate Pledge Fashion Coalition

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The Climate Pledge, Amazon, Stella McCartney and Canopy have convened more than 60 fashion brands, retailers, manufacturers and industry innovators…

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Efforts to prevent or reduce the formation of aircraft contrails – the visible trails left by aircraft – could delay aviation-related global warming by as much as a decade, according to new research commissioned by Transport & Environment (T&E).
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Tackling aircraft contrails could postpone aviation-related global warming

6 days ago6 days ago4 mins

Efforts to prevent or reduce the formation of aircraft contrails – the visible trails left by aircraft – could delay aviation-related global…

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Plastic Overshoot Day, the point at which the amount of plastic waste generated in a particular year exceeds the world's capacity to manage it properly, has arrived (6 September).
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Plastic Overshoot Day 2026 arrives, with majority of countries exceeding capacity to manage plastic waste

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago4 mins

Plastic Overshoot Day, the point at which the amount of plastic waste generated in a particular year exceeds the world’s…

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US consumers are 'holding their ground' when it comes to sustainability, despite changing corporate attitudes to the subject, a new study by Vanderbilt University and research firm Switch 5 has found.
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Sustainability still a ‘mainstream priority’ for US consumers despite changing corporate landscape

4 weeks ago3 weeks ago4 mins

US consumers are ‘holding their ground’ when it comes to sustainability, despite changing corporate attitudes to the subject, a new…

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As extreme weather events become more frequent, buildings will need to be designed for greater durability, a new study by Drexel University has suggested.
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When it comes to green building, ‘durable’ is the new ‘sustainable’

1 month ago1 month ago5 mins

As extreme weather events become more frequent, buildings will need to be designed for greater durability, a new study by…

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Businesses that boast strong political connections are more likely to avoid scrutiny over potential greenwashing, a new study by Durham University Business School has suggested.
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Businesses with strong political connections face less scrutiny of corporate greenwashing

1 month ago1 month ago3 mins

Businesses that boast strong political connections are more likely to avoid scrutiny over potential greenwashing, a new study by Durham…

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Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues were down during the 2026 proxy season in the United States – the period from April to June when most publicly traded companies hold their annual shareholder meetings – a new report has found.
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Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues declined during the 2026 proxy season

2 months ago1 month ago4 mins

Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues were down during the 2026 proxy season in the United States – the period…

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People are more likely to respond to environmental messaging, or take part in environmental actions, if it carries personal benefits, a new study from the University of Georgia has suggested.
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People respond better to environmental messages that offer personal benefits, study finds

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

People are more likely to respond to environmental messaging, or take part in environmental actions, if it carries personal benefits,…

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Americans are more likely to support and take action on environmental issues when they are supported by scientists or their fellow citizens, rather than by the government, new research from Boston College and Princeton University has suggested.
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US consumers more likely to support environmental issues when backed by scientists, citizens

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

Americans are more likely to support and take action on environmental issues when they are supported by scientists or their…

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Absorbent hygiene products, such as disposable nappies, account for between 160 million and 200 million tonnes of waste each year, globally, with a new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) exploring how coordinated action can reduce the environmental impact of said products.
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How to tackle the world’s growing diaper waste crisis

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

Absorbent hygiene products, such as disposable diapers and nappies, account for between 160 million and 200 million tonnes of waste…

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