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The first transatlantic flight by a passenger plane to use exclusively sustainable aviation fuels took off from London this morning.
Top companies' climate pledges undermined by lobbying, report finds
Though companies are keen to make net-zero commitments, their policy-influencing actions often contradict them, a new analysis has found.
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Environmental campaigners have dragged controversial investments into the spotlight, claiming that major European banks are linked to businesses that harm threatened species, engage in deforestation and other questionable environmental practices.
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UK universities accepted millions in funding from fossil fuel giants
Several universities accepted funding from giants like Shell and ExxonMobil in the past year, despite green pledges, DeSmog found.
Climate crisis: Are the sustainable development goals fit for purpose?
Is sustainable development an oxymoron? Eight years on from the launch of the SDGs, little progress has been made.
Apple Watch: Can a device truly be ‘carbon neutral’?
While Apple's actions are positive, they do not solve the problem of e-waste, experts say.
Euroviews. A new green EU directive could see circular washing go down the drain
If passed, the law will ban generic claims — from "environmentally-friendly" and "eco" to "natural" and "biodegradable" — from being made without evidence. This is a much-needed step in the right direction, Ana Birliga Sutherland writes.
What is greenhushing? The greenwashing tactics to look out for in 2023
Greenhushing, greenshifting, greencrowding: Greenwashing is getting harder to spot. Here are the latest tactics to watch out for.
Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Festival over 'greenwashing'
She had been due to attend an event at the annual festival on 13 August.
French comedians are helping people deal with climate anxiety
The popular Greenwashing Comedy Club in Paris is putting climate in the spotlight, providing "a sense of togetherness".
Google is profiting from climate change denial videos, report claims
The tech giant is reportedly still running ads on climate disinformation content, despite policies against it.
New ranking reveals the European companies leading on climate action
A Swedish telco company tops this list of 500 corporate climate leaders, having embraced renewables and virtual meetings.
Brussels, my love? NATO enlargement & EU crackdown on greenwashing
In this episode of Brussels, my love, we pick apart Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron's trip to China, Finland becoming the newest member of NATO and the European Union's attempt to stop green-washing.
KLM court case: ‘Misleading’ ads axed - but lawyers aren’t happy
KLM has pulled its ‘Fly Responsibly’ ads - but environmental lawyers fear future greenwashing campaigns.
Climate paper calls for fossil fuel giants to be charged with homicide
The paper, set to be published in the Harvard Environmental Law Review, says the case is "increasingly compelling".
EU vows to crack down on greenwashing with new rules for labels
Greenwashing has become increasingly popular and sophisticated as the severity of the climate crisis continues to grow.
Euroviews. The EU's new proposal to fight textile pollution has to get it right
Ensuring that consumers can easily access reliable information about a garment’s environmental impact and make responsible purchasing choices is key to driving the necessary changes in the fashion industry, Dalena White writes.
Zalando returns: Climate impact of 'sustainable' policy revealed
Zalando’s 2021 CO2 equivalent emissions were more than twice as much as all of Iceland.
UK bans Lufthansa’s ‘green’ adverts for misleading consumers
Lufthansa’s ad claimed they are ‘protecting the planet’ The UK’s advertising watchdog disagreed.