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Danish pork maker admits ‘climate-controlled pig’ claims were wrong
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40% of large UK businesses are at risk of fines from greenwashing
UK authorities have the power to fine a tenth of businesses' global turnover if greenwashing has been proven, and a recent report finds that almost half of big businesses in the UK are at risk.
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Saudi Aramco and F1 in hot water over ‘misleading’ fuel adverts
The oil giant has been presenting itself as a ‘sustainable’ fuels champion despite 99.99 per cent of its production being fossil fuels.
Plastic industry deceived the public about recycling, report reveals
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