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Tech accelerators help nonprofits fast-track technology aimed at solving environmental challenges

Innovative partnerships provide the coaching, capital and connections needed to turn bright ideas into sustainable solutions. Zero Mass Water, a US-based start-up that uses solar panels to pull drinkable water directly...
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More than a nature series, Netflix’s Our Planet is a call to action

Narrated by renowned environmentalist David Attenborough, Netflix’s latest documentary series is a stunning insight into the world of animals and an urgent plea to protect their fast disappearing habitats. The world’s...
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Caffeine gives solar cells an energy boost

Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Solargiga Energy in China have discovered that caffeine can help make a promising alternative to traditional solar cells more efficient...
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Bank of America commits $300bn to sustainable finance

Bank of America has issued its third commitment to sustainable finance, pledging to mobilise an additional $300bn (£230bn) in capital by 2030, with a previous commitment set to be achieved...
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The Cool Coalition: Business giants unite in drive for low-emission cooling

A coalition of more than 20 businesses, NGOs, local authorities, policymakers and higher education establishments have forged a new joint initiative aimed at spurring the global transition to low-emission cooling....
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Eco-friendly search engine helps to plant over 50 million trees

Students are helping to turn clicks into trees through the use of an eco-friendly search engine Ecosia funding helped to plant trees in Senegal (Credit: Ecosia) Students from the University...
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“Cityproof” wind turbines

Traditional wind turbines can only capture wind travelling in one direction unless they are steered, and are notoriously inefficient in cities where wind routinely gets trapped between buildings. Fortunately, a...
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Co-op targets 100% sustainably sourced soy through credits scheme

Supermarket chain Co-op has set a new, ongoing target of sourcing 100% sustainably certified soy across its supply chains, after joining global Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS). Co-op’s overarching aim...
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Green machines? Flying taxis could slash emissions for long journeys

The vehicles could slash greenhouse gas emissions in half for three people on a 100 kilometer trip. An artist’s rendering of an electric vertical takeoff and landing taxi. Image: Dave...
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Milk & More has installed dedicated EV charging points at 25 of its distribution centres to support the electrification of its fleet

Milk & More to add 160 pure-electric vans to its UK delivery fleet

Food and drink delivery firm Milk & More is set to add a further 160 fully electric vans to its UK fleet by the end of May, bringing its total...
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Unilever North America Accelerates Action on Plastic Packaging to Reach 50% Recycled Content by End of Year

BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At the Walmart Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting today, Unilever North America President Amanda Sourry announced plans to accelerate and expand the company’s plastics commitments in North America. The...
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Renewables produced more energy than brown coal and gas over summer

Report finds rise in solar and wind generation almost eclipsed capacity lost when Hazelwood power station closed  The Hazelwood power station in 2018. Almost all of the generation capacity lost...
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