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Analysis: The Hollow Promise of Net-Zero Carbon Pledges
Countries and corporations around the globe are talking up their climate credentials, pledging to achieve “net-zero” carbon emissions but unfortunately, there are no standard guidelines for achieving net zero or carbon neutral emissions.
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: Could Bangladesh’s ‘Eco-Bricks’ Do More Harm Than Good?
The switch from polluting clay-fired bricks to concrete-based ‘alternative bricks’ is presented as an environmentally friendly policy, but experts say it overlooks carbon emissions in the supply chain and destruction of riverine ecosystems
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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- climate change
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Viewpoint: Rise of the ‘Carbon Capitalist’
According to Matthew Roling, Aside from wealth creation, there will be at least two other benefits to scaling the carbon market.
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- Finance
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: Making Small Farms More Sustainable — And Profitable
Smallholder farms provide a large proportion of food supply in developing economies, but 40% of these farmers live on less than U.S.$2/day. With a rapidly growing global population it is imperative to improve the productivity and security of farmers making up this sector. This article presents the results of Better Life Farming, an ecosystem that connects smallholder farmers in India, Indonesia, and Bangladesh to the capabilities, products, and services of corporations and NGOs.
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- Agriculture
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- Global
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Press Release: PepsiCo Announces “Net Water Positive” Commitment
PepsiCo, Inc. announced its ambition to become "Net Water Positive" by 2030, and aims to replenish more water than the company uses, which would place it among the most water-efficient food or beverage manufacturers operating in high-risk watersheds.
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- Environment, WASH
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- Global
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- climate change
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Analysis: Pandemic Has IFC Pumping $1.7 Billion Into Local Companies in India
The pandemic has led to the International Finance Corporation massively ramping up its impact investment in India.
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- Coronavirus, Environment
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- Asia Pacific
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Kenya: This Entrepreneur’s Business Manufactures an Alternative to Firewood
BrightGreen Renewable Energy Limited company produces fuel briquettes from upcycled farm waste, or biomass in Kenya.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Real Cost of Net Zero Carbon Could Be Mass Hunger
Governments and companies are happy to make net zero carbon pledges. Their real cost could be ruinous for the poor.
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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- climate change