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More Than 350 Pennsylvania Companies Could Pivot into Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
The electric vehicle supply chain in Pennsylvania could easily grow by more than 350 companies, many of them in counties and industries that have ... -
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Future Looks Lean for Single-Use Plastics Despite COVID-19 Boost
Though single-use plastics have rebounded sharply since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the poor optics of producing a product that is neither biodegradable ... -
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Pembina Study Looks to Rein In Skyrocketing e-Commerce Emissions
As e-commerce grows—and accelerates precipitously under COVID-19—freight emissions are likewise surging. A recent report by the Pembina Institute sets out to address the issue ... -
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Formula to Prevent Pandemics: Less Meat, Less Wildland Encroachment
Humans must eat less meat and processed foods, create less food waste, and limit population growth if we are to stop the degradation of ... -
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Venice Glimpses a Different Life as Port Cities Mark World Oceans Day [Global Virtual Rally Today]
As Venice slowly emerges from lockdown—and braces for the return of millions of tourists—locals are daring to imagine another future for their beloved City ... -
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Pandemic Will Drive Global Famine Without Urgent Food System Reform
The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the risk of famine in the world’s poorest countries as it bankrupts small-hold farmers, breaks supply chains, and stymies ... -
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Climate Justice Requires Racial Justice, Expert Panel Says
The roiling traumas of racial injustice, coronavirus, and climate change are a “veritable witch’s brew of community risk,” according to a panel of five ... -
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Electrifying GTHA Cars, Trucks, and Buses Would Prevent 731 Premature Deaths, Cut 8 Mt of Emissions Per Year
A shift to electric cars, SUVs, trucks, and buses would prevent 731 premature deaths per year in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) ... -
Amazon Touts Cloud Services Deal with TC Energy as Keystone Becomes ‘Walking Zombie’
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is drawing the wrath of one of North America’s leading climate campaigners, after proudly announcing in mid-May that TC Energy, ... -
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GM Aims to Outrun Tesla for Lucrative Electric Van Market
General Motors is joining a growing roster of conventional automakers and electric vehicle manufacturers declaring an interest in building an electric van for companies ... -
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Federal Officials Express Doubts on Post-COVID Recovery Package as Cabinet Seeks Free Consulting Advice
Federal government department officials may be throwing cold water on the idea of a green recovery package—or any economic recovery package at all—the Globe ... -
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Cyclone Harold Shows Impact of Climate Emergencies in the Midst of a Global Pandemic
When Tropical Cyclone Harold slammed into four Pacific Island nations in early April as a Category 5 storm, it became the first example of ... -
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40 Global Brands Threaten Boycott Over ‘Land-Grabbing’ Brazilian Legislation
A diverse coalition of 40 international companies—including the UK’s top supermarkets, a Swedish pension fund, and Norwegian asset manager Storebrand—are threatening boycotts should Brazil’s ... -
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EU’s Massive Green Recovery Plan Includes 15-GW Renewables Tender, Support for Green Hydrogen
The European Union is set to propose a massive economic stimulus plan, complete with a 15-gigawatt renewable energy tender and auctions for green hydrogen, ... -
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Carbon Emissions Fell 17% at Pandemic’s Peak, But Will Rebound Without Bigger Changes
While the economic crash brought on by the coronavirus pandemic reduced daily greenhouse gas emissions 17% in early April, and will likely produce a ...
