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2017 C.E. August 3
California regulators approve $200M Volkswagen zero-emission cars investment
The California Air Resources Board has approved the first of four plans for Volkswagen to invest $800 million in zero-emission infrastructure, outreach and electric vehicle access for citizens who live in disadvantaged communities.
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2017 C.E. August 2
Top military officials call on Trump to reverse transgender ban
A letter signed by 56 retired admirals and generals argues transgender military members must not be dismissed or forced to compromise their integrity.
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2017 C.E. August 2
China plans another 100 panda solar power plants worldwide
Panda Green Energy Group is in talks with Canada, Australia, Germany and Italy to launch more panda-shaped power stations.
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2017 C.E. August 1
FDA announces comprehensive regulatory plan to shift trajectory of tobacco-related disease, death
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a new comprehensive plan for tobacco and nicotine regulation that will serve as a multi-year roadmap to better protect kids and significantly reduce tobacco-related disease and death.
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2017 C.E. August 1
Cameroon fights pollution by turning used plastic into jobs
Officials say the recycled slabs have already been used by the Yaounde city council for various projects and by the National Olympic sport committee in the construction of the national handball field.
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2017 C.E. July 31
Inner Mongolia tourism boosts social progress and economic growth
Total tourism revenue in the region hit 226 billion yuan ($33 billion), an increase of 25 per cent year-on-year.
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2017 C.E. July 31
67 Indian NGOs pledge to achieve sustainable development goals by 2029
A two-day workshop concluded with a declaration by the 67 NGOs from the 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh to take up Agenda 2030 of the Poorest of the Poor in a committed manner.
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2017 C.E. July 28
Vail announces plan for ‘zero net footprint’ by 2030
Vail Resorts announced July 25 they will "aggressively pursue" a company-wide sustainability commitment to zero net emissions by 2030, zero waste to landfill by 2030, and zero net operating impact to forests and habitats.
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2017 C.E. July 28
Court rules it’s reasonable consumers wouldn’t consider glyphosate-containing Nature Valley Granola Bars ‘natural’
The recent ruling upholds the right of nonprofits to bring these types of complaints against corporations.
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2017 C.E. July 27
U.K. to ban new diesel and petrol vehicles from 2040
The government is set to announce the ban of new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040 onwards as part of the Clean Air Strategy.
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2017 C.E. October 3
Johnson Matthey to put £200 million into batteries in 2018
The chemicals giant Johnson Matthey will be making an initial investment of £200 million into battery materials investment in 2018, with the plan being to build up production capacity in anticipation of the rapid growth of the electric vehicle market.
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2017 C.E. October 2
Alberta and Ontario increase minimum wage as they aim for $15
Alberta's minimum rate went up by $1.40 to $13.60 on Sunday, while Ontario's level rose by 20 cents to $11.60.
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2017 C.E. October 2
Morocco to invest €200 million in solar projects to serve agricultural growth
Morocco is getting ready to launch a €200 million program to spark investment in solar power projects in the agricultural sector by 2021.
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2017 C.E. September 29
Global carbon emissions stood still in 2016
The new data is a welcome sign of progress in the battle against global warming but many challenges remain.
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2017 C.E. September 29
Renewable energy sets new record by producing nearly a third of U.K. electricity
Nearly a third of all U.K. electricity came from renewable sources in the second three months of this year, setting a new record for clean energy generation, the Government has revealed.
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2017 C.E. September 28
EasyJet puts its weight behind plans for electric planes
EasyJet is backing plans to develop commercial passenger aircraft powered by electric batteries instead of conventional aero engines.
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2017 C.E. September 28
Mark Zuckerberg’s massive share sales will support prison reform and other progressive causes
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced last week that he would sell up to 75 million shares -- worth around $12 billion at current market value -- in the next 18 months to fund his private investment company, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
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2017 C.E. September 27
Saudi government says it will allow women to drive
Women in Saudi Arabia will be permitted to drive in the kingdom, according to a royal decree issued in Riyadh on Tuesday that overturned one of the most widely criticized restrictions on human rights.
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2017 C.E. September 26
Biodegradable material could replace most plastic used to wrap & preserve food
The material's unexpected strong, insoluble adhesive properties are useful for packaging as well as other applications, such as better performing, fully natural wood-fiber composites for construction and even flooring.
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2017 C.E. September 26
Facebook selects 100% renewable energy option for headquarters
Facebook has switched all electric accounts at its Menlo Park headquarters to Peninsula Clean Energy's ECO100 option