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Deutsche Bank subsidiary CEO resigns after greenwashing raid
The head of DWS, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank, has resigned, after 50 German investigators raided its offices over alleged greenwashing.
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Greenpeace protesters are warning Venice could soon be submerged if action isn’t taken against greenwashing.
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BP exits its 20% stake in state-owned Russian oil and gas giant
"Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine must be a wake-up call for British businesses with commercial interests in Putin’s Russia.”
Brussels controversially labels gas and nuclear as green energy
The European Commission says gas and nuclear will act as "transitional" energy sources before renewables become widespread.
Oatly ads banned over misleading environmental claims
But one claim that food’s annual emissions could be cut by 49 per cent if the world went vegan was backed up by evidence.
Germany rejects EU plan, calling nuclear energy 'dangerous'
“We consider nuclear technology to be dangerous,” government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit told reporters in Berlin.
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Can 'artwashing' survive the social media age?
As museums and galleries distance themselves from the Sacklers, we ask whether the age-old practice of artwashing will stand-up under today's scrutiny.
McDonald’s new solar powered restaurant branded ‘McGreenwash’
Hot on the heels of the McPlant burger, the chain has unveiled its first net zero build. But what about its biggest emission sources?
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Why are polluting oil-based fabrics still selling freely in the EU?
New campaign Make the Label Count says the EU needs to update its sustainable clothing label scheme to avoid greenwashing.
Capturing carbon is slow and difficult - is nature the answer?
"The idea of just planting trees everywhere as a solution is fundamentally misguided. We cannot plant a blanket of trees and hope to save the world.”
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Fast-fashion giant Primark has announced it will be completely sustainable by 2030. But low prices are driving overconsumption.
How to tell the difference between tree-planting schemes and scams
As more companies use trees to lure in customers, Ariel Maldonado explains how to spot a greenwashing scam.