Last Sunday, a group of millionaires joined activists in Davos to protest the annual gathering of business and political elites organized by the World Economic Forum. The group demanded that governments start taxing the rich to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and the growing gap … [Read more...] about Millionaires join activists in Davos to demand higher taxes on the wealthy
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The Netherlands launches plan to ban carbon-emitting delivery vehicles
In the past year, many of us have spent an unprecedented amount of time at home, which means that a lot of our day-to-day tasks have moved from real-life interactions to online platforms. In some ways, this has been a wonderful break for the environment, but on the other hand, … [Read more...] about The Netherlands launches plan to ban carbon-emitting delivery vehicles
More than 60 global businesses make commitment toward greater transparency
As issues like climate change and social injustice become ever more prominent, corporates are facing increasing pressure from multiple stakeholders to transparently report their positive and negative impacts on society and the environment. The idea is that such transparency … [Read more...] about More than 60 global businesses make commitment toward greater transparency
This new coalition aims to decarbonize the heavy industry
As an increasing number of industries are making ambitious climate commitments in line with the Paris Agreement, some companies have it easier than others to achieve those goals. While tech companies like Google can simply switch to renewables to significantly cut their carbon … [Read more...] about This new coalition aims to decarbonize the heavy industry
A green recovery could create as many as 400m jobs by 2030
As scientists and business leaders from different industries, as well as religious and medical institutions, have recently stressed, driving a post-pandemic economic recovery that focuses on the environment is paramount in our efforts to solve the climate crisis. Now, a report … [Read more...] about A green recovery could create as many as 400m jobs by 2030