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New report reveals fast fashion's reliance on fracked gas in Texas

Corporate Knights

Petrochemical-generated synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon and acrylic are expected to make up for 73% of global apparel production by 2030, according to a report by the Changing Markets Foundation ,despite these fibers having links to exacerbated climate change, health risks and increased waste.

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Study Confirms Significance of Reducing Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Protect the Future of the Olympic Winter Games

3BL Media

International Olympic Committee news As world leaders meet at COP29 to agree actions to address the climate crisis, a new study illustrates how effective climate action could reduce the impact of climate change on winter sport. These decisions are supported by extensive consultation and scientific evidence.

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An Emerging Priority in Climate Resilience: How Zambia’s Green Growth Strategy — And its Business Sector — Are Addressing the Risk of Climate-Induced Social Instability

James Militzer

In response, the government has developed a National Green Growth Strategy that seeks to facilitate Zambia’s transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient, resilient and socially inclusive economy by 2030. Land tenure security directly impacts market stability, investment potential and workforce sustainability.

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Sovereigns at Risk

Chris Hall

The headline statistics from the Assessing Sovereign Climate-related Risks and Opportunities (ASCOR) projects State of Transition in Sovereigns 2024 report should serve as a wake-up call for governments, investors and financial institutions worldwide. trillion appeal as similar to the way both limiting climate change to 1.5C

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10 Ways Action Against Hunger Can Tackle Hunger for $1 Million or Less  

3BL Media

Failing to properly fund efforts by 2030 means millions of people will still be undernourished, millions will have been pushed into crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity, and insufficient progress will have been made to meet all global nutrition targets. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

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Are Women Donors the Key to Unlocking More Giving?

Stanford Social Innovation

We also scanned the academic research on women donors, attended relevant conferences such as Women Moving Millions , and interviewed a number of leaders in the women donors space. use their full capital stack, create systems-level change, measure their impact, and embrace trust-based approaches. Our conclusion?

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SAP at COP28: Navigating Climate Change Together

3BL Media

The world is watching as tens of thousands of leaders gather for the 28 th UN Climate Change Conference ( COP28 ) at Expo City in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12. Above all, it represents a critical self-assessment, examining what actions are required to bridge the gap by 2030. degrees Celsius.