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UK Pushed to Catch up with Europe on ESG Ratings

Chris Hall

Without a specific exclusion, this type of activity could theoretically require dual authorisation by falling within the scope of the ESG ratings regulation by virtue of [our] activity definition,” HM Treasury said. Grey area The exact scope of the UK’s regulatory regime is still yet to be wholly defined.

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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

This was not merely an academic exercise; it was about creating a shared language that would enable more effective communication and collaboration across the country’s ministries and sectors.

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Economic contraction, coming right up

Gail Tverberg

Academic research shows that problems such as those modeled (sometimes referred to as “overshoot and collapse”) have been extremely common throughout history. Without enough goods and services for everyone to maintain their current standard of living, there will be a definite tendency for more conflict to occur.

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NRG at a Glance

3BL Media

NRG entered a definitive agreement with LS Power to acquire 18 natural gas-fired facilities, adding approximately 13 GW to NRG’s generation capacity. For over two decades, this program has awarded more than $780,000 in scholarships to 140 Houston-area students who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, and community involvement.

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Study challenges circular fashion’s economic and environmental claims

Envirotec Magazine

The study evaluated 20 key reports from grey literature non-academic industry publications such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundations A New Textiles Economy (2017). Overproduction Ignored: CF literature focuses on consumer behaviour but overlooks the fashion industry’s routine disposal of unsold stock.

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How This Academic Homegirl Is Breaking the Bias

3BL Media

My network and I are a group of Academic Homegirls who use the power of community and connection to help each other. I hope to inspire other women while rewriting society’s definition of what a Latina mother and professor looks like. The reality is we can, and should, lean on those around us to provide a helping hand.

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Why Hundreds of Leaders, Academics and Industry Experts Came Together To Support Racial Equity

3BL Media

This week, I stood in front of hundreds of business leaders, academics and industry experts with a new ask—for them to join Northwestern Mutual in the commitment to learn, connect and contribute to actionable plans to drive measurable change for both recipients and businesses as a way to reduce the racial wealth gap.

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