By Denny Jacob Marimaca Copper’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Laura Rich, has announced her decision to step down from her position. Additionally, she will also be resigning from her roles as the company’s general counsel and secretary. This move is in line with the company’s strategy to establish a permanent presence in Chile for these positions. […]
Southern California is preparing for what is expected to be the largest storm of the season, bringing with it potentially damaging and life-threatening rain, wind, and flooding. This powerful atmospheric river is being amplified by a combination of climate change and El Niño, which are warming ocean waters and increasing the likelihood of significant downpours. […]
The Caribbean is facing a major problem with a massive seaweed infestation that emits toxic hydrogen sulfide gas. This seaweed is a threat to the tourism industry and residents in the region. However, researchers have found that this seaweed could also be part of a solution to carbon removal. A new study by the National […]
Pivot Bio, a sustainable agriculture company, has opened its new 36,000-square-foot Customer Success Center in the Iowa State University Research Park. The facility demonstrates the company’s dedication to developing microbial nitrogen solutions that help farmers reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilizers. The Customer Success Center, located in the heart of the Iowa State University Research […]
Kellanova, formerly known as Kellogg Company, has announced its commitment to creating a climate-positive future and reaching its goal of 100% renewable electricity in its global manufacturing facilities by the end of 2030. This significant step forward is part of Kellanova’s Better Days Promise. The company states that its North America manufacturing operations will achieve […]
Mintz Senior Project Analyst Giselle Mota and Project Analyst Olivia Cohen have collaborated to bring you the latest edition of the newsletter, “Energy & Sustainability Connections”. This newsletter provides updates on energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events. Here’s what you’ll find in this month’s edition: Legal Feature: Electric Storage Resource Growth and […]
The recent decision to replace John Kerry with John Podesta as the top U.S. climate diplomat has garnered a lot of attention. However, there is another presidential appointee who could have a significant impact on the nation’s efforts to address climate change, and that is Joseph Goffman, the newly confirmed assistant administrator of the Environmental […]
Germany’s climate and transformation fund could face a significant deficit of up to €10 billion ($10.8 billion) in the coming year, sources familiar with the matter have revealed. This shortfall raises concerns about the country’s ability to achieve its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The off-budget fund, which supports crucial solar and hydrogen projects, […]
Title: Increasing Focus on Climate Change Risks and Reporting for Businesses Introduction: The growing concerns over climate change have led to a rising focus on disclosing climate change risks and implementing reporting frameworks for businesses. This article discusses the importance of disclosing climate change risks and the essential role that reporting frameworks play in helping […]
The article is authored by a group of researchers affiliated with various institutions and organizations in Sweden and Germany. The authors are involved in the field of materials science for sustainability, and their affiliations are listed below: 1. Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability – Lars Hultman, Sara Mazur, Caroline Ankarcrona, Anders Palmqvist, Maria Abrahamsson, […]
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