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Origem Motos Leading the Charge for Sustainable Mobility and Carbon Neutrality in Brazil - Green Initiative

Origem Motos: Leading the Charge for Sustainable Mobility and Carbon Neutrality in Brazil

Origem Motos, an innovative electric motorbike company based in Brazil, has emerged as a beacon of inspiration in an era marked by rapid urbanization, climate change, and the growing need for sustainable transportation solutions. Not only did their solutions immediately reduce GHG emissions compared to combustion motorcycles, but in 2023, they also went a step […]

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The European Union Raises the Bar on Climate Claims Why Tackling Greenwashing is Key to Empowering Consumers for a Sustainable Future

The European Union Raises the Bar on Climate Claims: Why Tackling Greenwashing is Key to Empowering Consumers for a Sustainable Future

The European Union has taken a significant leap forward in its commitment to a sustainable future with the European Parliament’s adoption of the Directive on empowering consumers for the green transition (EmpCo Directive). This groundbreaking legislation amends the Directives on unfair commercial practices (2005/29/EC) and consumer rights (2011/83/EU) to establish stricter requirements for environmental and

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COP28 ended with an agreement: Carbon Calamity - The question now is about the speed & scale of implementation

COP28 ended with an agreement: Carbon Calamity – The question now is about the speed & scale of implementation

The urgency to address climate change has never been more evident, as highlighted by the recent conclusion of COP28. Amidst the agreements and discussions, the pivotal question is not just about what needs to be done but how swiftly and effectively these measures can be implemented. Science unequivocally emphasizes the necessity for a dual approach:

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Forest Conservation and Restoration A Crucial Ally in the Fight Against Climate Change - Green Initiative

Forest Conservation and Restoration: A Crucial Ally in the Fight Against Climate Change

The urgency of addressing climate change has never been more evident, and a recent study underscores the potential of forest conservation and restoration in mitigating the climate crisis. Published in Nature.com and based on collaboration among hundreds of leading forest ecologists, the research emphasizes the importance of allowing existing trees to age in healthy ecosystems

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Methane GAS Emissions and climate change

Methane Emissions and climate change

Anthropogenic methane emissions and their implications for climate change within the next decade The Sixth Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stresses with high confidence that net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2010 are characterized by an increasing trend. Particularly, estimates in 2019 state the agricultural sector and other land-use activities

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