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

Corporate Knights

The sector emitted almost 10% of the worlds greenhouse gas emissions annually more than those generated by international flights and maritime shipping combined, per a study from the European Parliament.

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Celebrating the International Day of Education - How DP World Is Helping Prepare the Next Generation

3BL Media

When you think of a logistics leader like DP World, you probably imagine shipping containers and cranes not classrooms and scholarships. In Suriname, the company partnered with COSCO Shipping Lines to renovate the media library at OS Lobatoschool near the Jules Sedney Terminal in Paramaribo.

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How a Blue New Deal charts a course for a sustainable sea change

GreenBiz

Last week, a group of activists, scientists, academics and others issued a report calling for policies and other initiatives to generate prosperity while addressing inequity and the climate crisis. How a Blue New Deal charts a course for a sustainable sea change. Joel Makower. Mon, 07/20/2020 - 02:11. They called it the Blue New Deal.

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FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040

GreenBiz

The plan includes a $2 billion investment across electric vehicles, clean energy for operations and a new academic center with Yale focused on capturing carbon. Beyond its transportation fleet, FedEx is doubling down on clean energy for its operations and is launching a new academic center with the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture.

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Landmark emissions deal for the shipping sector may not push transition to e-fuels fast enough

Envirotec Magazine

The shipping sectors first binding emissions targets were agreed on Friday 11 April, making it the first industry with internationally mandated targets of this kind. From 2027, ships exceeding certain emission thresholds will incur penalties, including a $100 fee per ton of emissions above certain limits.

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With Basic Needs Met, Students Can Soar

3BL Media

No-shame participation Closet of Care addresses studies showing children are better able to meet academic and achievement standards when not distracted by stress. 1 With basic needs met — and discreetly — stress levels decrease, and students can devote their energy to academics and social development.

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3M 2025 State of Science Insights Reveals Optimism for the Future

3BL Media

The company created the Manufacturing and Academic Partnerships (MAP) program to give people training and hands-on experience with the engineering, computer and manufacturing skills theyll need to work in the skilled trades. 3M is supporting the developing hydrogen economy from production to storage and shipping solutions.