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Report: 80% of Global Investors Now Have Sustainable Investment Policies in Place: Deloitte/Tufts Survey
The study found significant growth in the proportion of investors establishing sustainable investment policies, with 79% of investors reporting having a policy in place, up from only 20% 5 years ago.
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Press Release: Pantheon Vision Secures a Second Tranche of $1.8 Million to Advance Bioengineered Corneal Implants
Pantheon Vision is creating bioengineered corneal implants to raise the standard of eye care globally and reduce reliance on donated corneal tissue, which is often unavailable in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
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- Health Care, Investing, Technology
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Analysis: E-Bikes Could Cut Smog, Energy Use and Congestion Globally — But Will They?
The global market for e-bikes is surging. These bicycles, usually equipped with pedals and an electric motor assist, are popular with consumers and commuters and are becoming part of local business delivery systems.
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- Technology, Transportation
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A First Step Toward a Global Price on Carbon
A tax on ship emissions could have an impact on almost everything we buy.
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- Environment
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Analysis: The Fight to Save the SDG Indicator for Foundational Learners
The race is on to save a key SDG education indicator measuring foundational learning that could be dropped due to a lack of data. Debate flares over inclusion criteria, cautioning against perfectionism at the expense of progress.
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- Education
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Viewpoint: The Deaths of Effective Altruism
Sam Bankman-Fried is finally facing punishment. Let’s also put his ruinous philosophy on trial.
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- Investing, Technology
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Easter Egg Prices Soar as Cocoa Crops Are Hit by Climate Crisis and Exploitation
Experts say the global shortage of the main ingredient of chocolate is linked to poor conditions for farmers supplying large companies.
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- Agriculture
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World Squanders Over 1 Billion Meals a Day – UN Report
The UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, co-authored with WRAP, provides the most accurate global estimate on food waste at retail and consumer levels.
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- WASH
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- climate change, data, food security, research, waste
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