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2020 C.E. May 15
Intel aims to reach 100 percent renewable energy use, zero waste by 2030
The company also hit many of the targets it had set for 2020. It’s now recycling more than 90 percent of its trash and sending almost no hazardous waste to landfills. IT's GHG emissions have dropped roughly 30% since 2010.
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2020 C.E. May 15
International poll shows 71% of people are as concerned about climate as they are about COVID-19
65% of the 28,000 people across 29 nations surveyed want a green economic recovery from COVID-19. This proportion of citizens is particularly high in India, China, and Mexico where where 80% favor such a plan.
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2020 C.E. May 14
World’s largest wealth fund drops $3.3 billion in fossil fuel investments
The world’s biggest wealth fund was built on Norway’s oil and gas production revenue. Now, the fund is taking a stand against global warming by excluding some of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies from its portfolio.
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2020 C.E. May 14
Brazil deploys thousands of troops to protect Amazon’s trees
Brazil has deployed thousands of soldiers to protect the Amazon as the government mounts an early response to surging deforestation in the run-up to the high season for forest fires.
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2020 C.E. May 13
The U.S. green lights $1 billion dollar solar project in Nevada, it’s largest ever
The Gemini Solar Project is expected to produce enough electricity to power 260,000 homes and offset the greenhouse gas emissions of about 83,000 cars annually. Construction is expected to start this year.
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2020 C.E. May 13
Princeton names its first black valedictorian in the university’s history
"It feels empowering. Being Princeton's first Black Valedictorian holds special significance to me particularly given Princeton's historical ties to the institution of slavery," said Nicholas Johnson, valedictorian of Princeton's Class of 2020.
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2020 C.E. May 12
Universal basic income seems to improve employment and well-being in Finland
The world’s most robust study of universal basic income has concluded that it boosts recipients’ mental and financial well-being, as well as modestly improving employment.
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2020 C.E. May 12
Britain to invest £2 billion in cycling and walking in response to COVID-19
The government will bring forward a “national cycling plan” to try and double cycling (and increase walking) by 2025. It will trial the use of e-scooters and publish statutory advice for councils to accommodate cyclists and walkers.
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2020 C.E. May 11
Renewables generate more energy than coal in the U.S. for a record 40 straight days
This impressive stretch began on March 25, when utility-scale solar, wind and hydro collectively produced more electricity than coal-fired generation, and has continued for at least 40 straight days through May 3, the EIA’s Hourly Electric Grid Monitor shows.
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2020 C.E. May 11
Germany becomes fifth country to ban gay conversion therapy for minors
Germany’s legislature has passed a ban on the advertising and practice of so-called gay conversion therapy for people under age 18, joining Malta, Ecuador, Brazil and Taiwan.
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2020 C.E. June 24
Telegram pledges to make anti-censorship tools for Iran and China
The encrypted instant messenger Telegram said on Monday it’s ramping up efforts to develop anti-censorship technologies serving users in countries where it is banned or partially blocked, including China and Iran.
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2020 C.E. June 24
Amazon is launching a $2 billion fund to invest in climate technologies
Amazon will launch a $2 billion venture capital fund to back companies developing “sustainable and decarbonizing technologies.” The fund is a part of Amazon’s Climate Pledge wherein the company committed to meet the goals of the Paris climate agreement by 2040.
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2020 C.E. June 24
Nevada plans to adopt California’s fuel economy standards
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has decided to side with California and Tesla, not Donald Trump and certain lagging automakers, on the need for cleaner cars. Governor Sisolak that Nevada will adopt California’s fuel economy regulations.
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2020 C.E. June 23
Denmark strikes historic climate deal to slash emissions
Danish lawmakers have struck a climate agreement to ensure their country can live up to a goal of cutting carbon emissions by 70% from 1990 levels over the coming decade.
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2020 C.E. June 22
Target raises minimum wage to $15 an hour
In a move that will impact 275,000 employees that work at its stores and distribution centers, Target said Wednesday it will permanently raise its starting wage by $2 to $15 beginning July 5.
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2020 C.E. June 22
The Vatican urges Catholics to drop investments in fossil fuels and arms
The calls were contained in a 225-page manual for church leaders and workers to mark the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical “Laudato Si” on the need to protect nature, life and defenseless people.
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2020 C.E. June 22
Unilever lays out plans for $1 billion investment in climate and nature fund
The consumer goods powerhouse, which owns brands including Marmite, Ben & Jerry’s and Lipton, said the investment will be spent over the next ten years on projects including water preservation, landscape restoration, wildlife protection and carbon sequestration.
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2020 C.E. June 19
Nike, Target, Twitter and more make Juneteenth a paid company holiday
A handful of corporations in the U.S. announced this year that they are making Juneteenth, the day traditionally used to commemorate the end of slavery, a companywide holiday.
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2020 C.E. June 19
European soccer players wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ kits, kneel at start of games
The English Premier League returned Wednesday with Aston Villa taking on Sheffield United and Manchester City playing Arsenal. "Black Lives Matter" stretched from end to end on the back of each player's jersey, rather than displaying a name.
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2020 C.E. June 19
Lyft vows ‘100 percent’ of its vehicles will be electric by 2030
By working with automakers and rental car companies, as well as the millions of independent contractors who drive for Lyft every day, the ride-hailing company believes it can prevent “tens of millions of metric tons” of pollutants from entering the atmosphere.