Climate Change
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VIDEO: Stop Making Excuses
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This is a fantastic video just released by the United Nations in time for the COP26 global climate conference starting on 31 October. According to the new UN Development Programme (UNDP) research, the world spends $423 billion annually to subsidise…
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UN IPCC releases latest climate change report
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I’ve seen so many references on social media about this new report from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which released the first instalment of its 6th Assessment Report (AR6). The report will be completed in 2022….
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Amyris launches its first ESG report
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I’ve been seeing so many open positions that are linked to company Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting on my LinkedIn timeline. ESG investing remains a very hot topic, particularly in light of the clear evidence that companies with higher…
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Shell to leave AFPM on climate change stance
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This is very interesting and I believe significant news for the renewables and bio-based chemicals industries. Shell recently announced that it will not renew its membership with the US fossil fuel and petrochemical lobby group American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers…
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PepsiCo announces GHG emission reduction targets
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PepsiCo launched its ambitious new target for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction in line with what climate science says is necessary to keep global warming below two degrees Celsius. The global food and beverage company has committed to work to reduce…
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OPINION: Trump Presidency: What is the future of US bioeconomy?
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After last night’s election results, I actually just wanted to curl up in a ball on a corner (at least for a day). The question now is whether the new Republican-led Congress and Trump’s presidency could change the course of…