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On Wall St., ‘socially responsible’ is common sense. In Congress, it’s political
Lawmakers are trying to restrict the investment choices in workplace retirement plans, but big fund managers are trying to give shareholders a voice.
Fashion Weeks are unsustainable. Can strict rules fix that?
Organizers of Copenhagen Fashion Week have created sustainability requirements for participating designers with the goal of setting a new industry standard.
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Bill McKibben and Xiye Bastida, two climate activists 40 years apart in age, on the movement’s future
Bill McKibben published his first book over 20 years before Xiye Bastida was born. But as climate leaders, they agree that “for an activist to have hope is the most important thing.”
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Can fashion be profitable without growth?
Industry leaders said the goal of sustainability wouldn’t happen without changes to the business model and more efforts to educate consumers.
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New York enacts 2-year ban on some crypto-mining operations
National cryptocurrency industry groups had lobbied Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto the environmental ban, fearful that other states could follow New York’s lead.
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US plan for carbon offsetting raises skepticism at COP27
John Kerry, the country’s climate envoy, was expected to announce the carbon offset plan on Wednesday. Payments from companies would go to countries struggling to adopt renewable energy.
Coke is a sponsor of the COP27 climate talks. Some activists aren't happy
They cite recent report that says the company’s production of plastics is increasing.
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