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Even as the world suffers a plastics glut, petrochemical companies are prolonging the 'plasticene era.'
by Meg Wilcox
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16 states pass bills against lab-cultured meat, and the SEC was sued over its new climate-disclosure rule approved last week.
by Leah Garden
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Impending regulation will make DPPs a requirement in Europe and a wise choice around the world.
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Azerbaijan’s conflict with Armenia provides a case study of how oil and gas-fueled aggression can impede the energy transition. Here’s what corporations can do about that.
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The energy transition is slowing down growth of oil demand, but has yet to reduce overall levels of consumption of the fossil fuel, the IEA warns.
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Hearts, minds and markets are convincing some investors to divest oil and gas holdings.
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AI could help find new sources for lithium, cobalt, copper and nickel more quickly and, theoretically, with less environmental degradation than previous methods.
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What's coming next for sustainability: Mining, oceans, artificial intelligence and justice.
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A new report from McKinsey sets out how businesses and government can work together to preempt potential shortfalls in supplies of nickel and rare earth minerals.
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Featuring a conversation with Lucia Athens, who recently retired from her role as the city of Austin’s first chief sustainability officer.
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Mike Werner, Google’s head of circular economy, says companies should move quickly to measure their reliance on critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper.
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A boom in small-scale gold mining in Bolivia has raised concerns about pollution from mercury used in the mining process. Researchers are citing the health impacts on downstream villages, but the government has yet to act to stem the widespread use of the highly toxic chemical.
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Investors must engage strategically across the whole mining sector to ensure it is able to play the role society demands of it.
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A mining boom in mountainous Argentina, Chile and Bolivia, home to half the world’s lithium reserves, could drain vital ecosystems and deprive Indigenous communities of water.
by Fred Pearce
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Diving into risk? The ocean depths are rich with metals and minerals critical for the clean economy transition.
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It requires a substantial reduction in fossil fuel use, widespread electrification, improved energy efficiency and more alternative renewable fuels.
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Corporations want to increase recycled plastic content in packaging and products but can't get enough of it. These three companies are making moves to help address this need.
by Elsa Wenzel
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The Higg Index has found itself under scrutiny for lax sustainability standards and enforcement. Could blockchain technology be the lifeline it needs to survive?
by Leah Garden
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Plus, five key recommendations for developing and rolling out timber tracking systems.
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Cryptocurrency is the latest major economic global fad, but its impact on the environment is not as clear as it appears.
by Leah Garden
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Minerals supply chains often obscure the impacts of mining, exposing companies to operational, financial and legal risks.
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New report calls for revamped safety standards as companies race to meet demand for clean energy minerals.
by Lina Tran
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Among crypto’s widely touted benefits are financial efficiency and inclusion, but drawbacks like high volatility, lack of regulation and anonymity that can lead to potentially nefarious financing, cause detractors to caution against it.
by Anna Clark
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Innovative new digital tools can help you find out everything you don’t know about the things you buy.