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fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Pollution Industry Using AI to Make the Case for More Pollution

Louis Anthony "Tony" Cox Jr is working on a large language model designed to censor environmental research, significantly influenced by his connections to the petrochemical industry.
Artificial intelligence
#sustainability
#sustainable-fashion
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Courts pushing back on corporate carbon offsetting claims, LSE report finds

Judges are increasingly skeptical of companies' carbon offset claims, reflecting a trend toward accountability for environmental commitments.
Fashion & style
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers

Fashion brands are failing to consider workers' welfare in climate commitments, raising concerns about greenwashing and the need for a Just Transition.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Education union calls on schools to boycott London's Science Museum over 'image-laundering' sponsorship deals

UK education union advocates boycott of Science Museum due to ties with polluting companies.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The importance of B Corp certification

Butler/Till's B Corp commitment reflects its core values, emphasizing a balance of profit and purpose.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

TotalEnergies in landmark greenwashing trial in France

TotalEnergies is on trial for alleged misleading climate commitment ads, which could set a precedent for corporate environmental advertising in France.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Is the Philippines' reforestation drive coming up short? DW 05/31/2025

The National Greening Program's ambitious goals have faced significant pitfalls, highlighting issues with implementation and the unintended consequences of deforestation.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Revealed: European green' investments hold billions in fossil fuel majors

European green funds are investing significantly in major oil and gas companies, contradicting their sustainable branding.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Meta is building a new data center in Louisiana-and this Senate committee wants to know why it's being powered by gas (exclusive)

"Meta's decision to power its data centers with fossil fuels while claiming net zero status is deeply troubling. This isn't leadership-it's greenwashing."
Marketing tech
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Firms still greenwashing in adverts after being censured, UK investigation finds

Virgin Atlantic, Renault, and Aqua Pura continue to post misleading greenwashing ads despite being censured by the Advertising Standards Agency, raising concerns over accountability in environmental claims.
UK news
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Is Advanced Recycling The Latest Plastics Industry Deception?

"The concerns of industry critics are, in many cases, justified," said Silke Einschuetz of AMI Consulting, acknowledging the limitations of advanced recycling technologies."
Marketing tech
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Garbage bag giant fined $8.25m for falsely claiming products were recycled plastic

Clorox Australia misled consumers by falsely claiming their garbage bags were made from 50% recycled ocean plastic, leading to an $8.25 million fine for greenwashing.
Environment
fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

German court bans Lufthansa's alleged 'greenwashing' ads

A German court ruled that Lufthansa's claims about compensating for carbon emissions in its advertisements were misleading, saying the airline failed to substantiate its claims.
Germany news
#renewable-energy
fromHackernoon
4 months ago
Environment

The Renewables Energy Market Can Still Thrive in 2025 | HackerNoon

Renewable energy stocks face challenges in 2025 due to geopolitical shifts and skepticism over ESG investments.
Investor sentiment towards ESG initiatives has declined significantly over the past three years.
Concerns over greenwashing are growing, affecting trust in sustainability claims among firms.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Europe greenwashing with north Africa's renewable energy, report says

European countries are exploiting renewable energy resources from North Africa while neglecting local economic and environmental needs.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Europe greenwashing with north Africa's renewable energy, report says

European countries are exploiting renewable energy resources from North Africa while neglecting local economic and environmental needs.
#local-journalism
Canada news
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

Good Morning, News: Oregon Takes on Greenwashing, Palestinian College Activist Arrested by ICE, and Canada Vows to "Drop Gloves" with Trump

Support local journalism and arts in Portland.
'Greenwashing' will face new legislation in Oregon.
TriMet's Safety Response Team faces criticism regarding ethics and effectiveness.
Canada news
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

Good Morning, News: Oregon Takes on Greenwashing, Palestian College Activist Arrested by ICE, and Canada Vows to "Drop Gloves" with Trump

Support local journalism and arts to ensure their continuation in Portland.
Upcoming comedy event promises community engagement and entertainment.
Canada news
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

Good Morning, News: Oregon Takes on Greenwashing, Palestinian College Activist Arrested by ICE, and Canada Vows to "Drop Gloves" with Trump

Support local journalism and arts in Portland.
'Greenwashing' will face new legislation in Oregon.
TriMet's Safety Response Team faces criticism regarding ethics and effectiveness.
Canada news
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

Good Morning, News: Oregon Takes on Greenwashing, Palestian College Activist Arrested by ICE, and Canada Vows to "Drop Gloves" with Trump

Support local journalism and arts to ensure their continuation in Portland.
Upcoming comedy event promises community engagement and entertainment.
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