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Feb 3, 2025 | 
newsanyway.com | Environmental Issues |Lindsey Benson
The OPEC Fund for International Development reached a milestone in 2024, committing a record-breaking $2.3 billion to global development initiatives—marking a 35% increase from the previous year. These funds, allocated across 70 projects worldwide, are driving progress in climate action, global food security, the energy transition, and sustainable social and economic growth.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
newsanyway.com | Environmental Issues |Lindsey Benson
The construction sector is emerging as a crucial player in the global shift toward becoming “Nature Positive,” as highlighted by UK-based biodiversity consultancy, Biodiversify. While the built environment sector is responsible for up to 30% of global biodiversity loss, some leading construction businesses are making strides to mitigate this impact.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
airguide.info | Airline Business |Environmental Issues
Southwest Airlines has rolled out bamboo cups and wooden stir sticks as part of its commitment to eliminate single-use plastics from inflight services by 2030. Announced on October 28, 2024, the initiative targets two major sources of single-use plastics in Southwest’s inflight service: cold beverage cups and stir sticks. After assessing the environmental impact of its service items, Southwest devised a replacement plan in 2024, including extensive testing with customers and staff.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
newsanyway.com | Environmental Issues |Lindsey Benson
New research highlights ongoing power supply challenges as a major hurdle for the fast-growing offshore wind industry, underscoring the need for a stronger energy supply chain to support growth. The report, Race to Renewables, published by energy solutions specialist Aggreko, surveyed 855 offshore wind professionals across Europe.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
newsanyway.com | Environmental Issues |Lindsey Benson
Glasgow-based tech firm PropEco has raised £275,000 in seed funding to advance its innovative platform, which assesses the long-term value and sustainability of properties. The funding will drive PropEco’s efforts to equip property professionals, insurers, and lenders with cutting-edge data and analytics to navigate the impacts of social and environmental changes, including climate change.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
newsanyway.com | Environmental Issues |Lindsey Benson |Claire James
Recycling plays a crucial role in reducing waste and protecting the environment. One type of packaging that often goes overlooked in this process is the tablet blister pack—the combination of plastic and foil packaging used to store medications. If you’re wondering where you can recycle blister packs and why it’s essential to do so, you’re not alone. This guide will explain the importance of recycling blister packs and where you can responsibly dispose of them.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
newsanyway.com | Environmental Issues
76% are concerned about the environment66% of students want to advocate for a more sustainable and inclusive society56% believe their future job will involve technologyWith the new academic year underway, students are entering the classroom focused on shaping their futures.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
newsanyway.com | Environmental Issues |Claire James
The 2024 Millennium Technology Prize has been awarded to Professor Bantval Jayant Baliga from North Carolina State University, USA, for his groundbreaking innovation that has significantly reduced global energy and fuel consumption. This prestigious €1 million global technology prize recognizes Baliga’s pivotal role in the invention, development, and commercialization of the Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT).
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
airguide.info | Airline Business |Environmental Issues
A new study by easyJet shows that modernizing European airspace could reduce carbon emissions by 18 million tons annually. The study highlights how outdated airspace design increases fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and flight times, causing significant environmental impact. Using AI analysis, easyJet found that airspace inefficiencies increase its own CO2 emissions by over 10%, or 663,710 tons each year. The countries most affected include the UK, Italy, France, Spain, and Switzerland.
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Aug 28, 2024 | 
newsanyway.com | Environmental Issues |Lindsey Benson
Romco Group and Elemental Group have announced a strategic partnership in metals recycling across Africa. This partnership is expected to accelerate Romco’s growth plans while diversifying its operations, thereby strengthening its role as a leader in the global metals recycling industry. Through this partnership, Romco and Elemental will combine their expertise and resources in the collection, pre-processing, smelting, and trading of recycled base and precious metals.
