By focusing on a list of 12 steps covering modifiable behaviors, adults can greatly reduce their risk of developing brain diseases such as dementia and stroke, according to a new study. The list, which looks at physical, lifestyle, and social-emotional components of health, was developed and validated in research published in Frontiers in Neurology by […]
Read & Discuss »High-integrity voluntary carbon markets are critical to increase flow of private sector climate finance. VCMI releases ‘Carbon Integrity’ Claims Branding and Monitoring, Reporting and Assurance (MRA) Framework; enables companies to make high-integrity claims about their use of carbon credits. A ‘beta’ version of a ‘Scope 3 Flexibility’ Claim will increase climate action and unlock finance […]
Read & Discuss »Preem’s Board of Directors has decided to invest approximately SEK 5.5 billion to repurpose the existing refinery in Lysekil. The investment represents an important milestone on Preem’s transition journey, as the company is phasing out fossil production in favour of renewable fuels for road and air transport. if (!window.AdButler){(function(){var s = document.createElement(“script”); s.async = true; s.type = […]
Read & Discuss »The Commission is opening the Innovation Fund‘s 2023 call for proposals with a record budget of €4 billion to support the deployment of innovative decarbonisation technologies. The call is funded by revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), underlining the importance of carbon pricing for the green transition. The Commission has increased the overall funds available, and doubled […]
Read & Discuss »A new study by CO2 AI and BCG has found that companies are not making much progress in comprehensively measuring and cutting their emissions. The study, which surveyed 1,850 executives responsible for emissions measurement, reporting, and reduction in their organizations across 18 major industries and 23 countries, found that only 10% of companies reported comprehensively […]
Read & Discuss »The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the French region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine signed a €500 million framework finance contract to promote carbon-free transport. This investment aims to improve rail service quality in the region and continue making the regional rolling stock fleet greener. In particular, it will finance the modernisation of railway lines and network development, the construction […]
Read & Discuss »The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian opened its doors for its first public lecture since the pandemic began with a nod to the future. “Astronomy Is for All of Us: Celebrating Women Astrophysicists and the History of Cosmic Discovery” on Oct. 19 recognized Mass STEM week, a statewide effort to raise high schoolers’ […]
Read & Discuss »When hip-hop was young, there were many avenues for artists to get involved: graffiti, break dancing, MC-ing. With extra ambition, they could even work at becoming one of the genre’s real stars: a DJ. There was just one thing an emerging hip-hop performer could never be: a copycat. “We couldn’t bite each other’s moves,” said […]
Read & Discuss »KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the final closing of KKR Global Impact Fund II (“GIF II” or the “Fund”), a $2.8 billion fund dedicated to investing in companies whose products and services contribute measurable progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”). The Fund is the successor fund to the first KKR Global Impact Fund. […]
Read & Discuss »In today’s corporate world, the position of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) has emerged as a vital role, tasked with spearheading sustainability initiatives and navigating the complex landscape of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues. A recent magazine piece highlighting the top 100 CSOs in the corporate world has shed light on the individuals leading […]
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