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Kevin O'Leary says bitcoin is here to stay as an asset class, but the next wave of institutional money won't come unless miners pivot towards renewable energy
Institutional investors are interested in bitcoin, so miners must ensure that it can meet firms' ES…
Emily Graffeo
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Texas locals say FAA failed them after it found that SpaceX's launch site won't cause any significant environmental impact
One local said SpaceX should be shut down, while an environmental non-profit said the FAA didn't pr…
Kate Duffy
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Environmental impact of Bitcoin mining has gotten worse since China’s ban, according to a new study
Bitcoin industry groups have often claimed that green mining is gaining prominence. However, a new …
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A California environmental group is suing Coke and Pepsi over claims they're polluting oceans with plastic bottles
"Plastic waste is a worldwide problem that demands thoughtful solutions," William M. Dermody Jr., a…
Jessica Snouwaert
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There's a reason 'highways do not go in straight lines.' How racism is built into American infrastructure.
Pete Buttigieg was right, racism is built into American infrastructure. Highway construction destro…
Irene Jiang
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US stocks rally as jobless claims hit another pandemic-era low
US stocks gained on positive jobless claims data. The cryptocurrency space was battered by news Tes…
Isabelle Lee
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COVID-19 protecting plastic has taken a toll on wildlife, study claims
While the lowest proportion of pandemic-related debris was observed in Australia, it was inferred t…
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Plant-based meat are 'healthier and more sustainable than animal products', claims study
The paper also found that these plant-based products caused lower levels of greenhouse gas emission…
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Cathie Wood doubles down on defense of bitcoin as environmentally conscious, and says there is 'nothing better' in terms of ESG
"Bitcoin mining will probably become part of utility ecosystems, and will proliferate renewables fa…
Isabelle Lee
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Australia's controversial Adani coal mine says it has proved environmentalists wrong by creating over 1,500 jobs
After a nearly decade-long battle between the Indian-owned company and those determined to put a…
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Delhi court grants bail to environmental activist Disha Ravi in Greta Thunberg toolkit case
A Delhi Court on Tuesday granted bail to climate activist Disha Ravi in the Greta Thunberg 'Toolkit…
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Fast-fashion brands Boohoo and Pretty Little Thing are getting slammed for greenwashing after critics call sustainability claims misleading
Fast-fashion brands are raising eyebrows for attempting to appeal to eco-friendly shoppers, despite…
Jordan Hart
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BNB Chain has a new technical roadmap and it claims to handle double the daily transactions of Ethereum
Binance, which runs one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, has announced a new technical…
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McDonald's pledged to phase out its plastic Happy Meal Toys, but environmental experts say the company's real problem is its use of beef
This means that plastic figurines could be replaced by items like 3D paper figurines or game pieces…
Cheryl Teh
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The fundamental value of bitcoin is negative given its environmental impact, says 'Dr. Doom' economist Nouriel Roubini
NYU professor Nouriel Roubini railed against bitcoin in an op-ed for the Financial Times on Wednesd…
Will Daniel
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Nearly all affluent Indians prefer to buy socially and ecologically sustainable products, claims the AmEx report
According to the report, 97% of people in India are interested in items that will have a positive i…
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FTC sues Walmart after claiming that it deceptively advertised some of its products as 'made from bamboo'
The Federal Trade Commission alleged that bedding and towels sold by Walmart were described as bein…
Zahra Tayeb
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A new report claims that Apple products are contributing to a huge environmental problem
Apple's iPad Pro 9.7" and iPad 5 both scored a 2, while the MacBook Pro 13" and Retina MacBook rece…
Leanna Garfield
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Indian consumers are increasingly buying local products, brands that help benefit local communities and economies and focus on environmental issues after Covid-19
Consumers are paying more and more attention to where the ingredients in products they use are comi…
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Plant-based ‘beef’ reduces CO2 emissions but threatens 1.5 million agricultural workforce, new economic model claims
The team explored the potential disruption of plant-based beef alternatives by comparing the econom…