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www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Opinion: Sites Reservoir project is a huge boondoggle with harmful effects

Californians expected climate-resilient water projects from Prop 1, but Sites Reservoir mainly benefits wealthy farmers, not general public. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
Business intelligence

Business - French lawmakers target ultra-fast fashion brands

France's National Assembly debating penalties for fast fashion brands like Shein, Temu, and Primark due to environmental damage.
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall forecasts record sales in 2024 in a Europe facing potential conflict. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
4 months ago
Graphic design

Undrinkable Can takes on Coca-Cola in bold art stunt

Anonymous creative collective QSTNMRK? has created the Undrinkable Can as a protest against Coca-Cola, highlighting the alleged environmental and health damages caused by the brand.
The Undrinkable Can features a minimalist design resembling a regular Coke can, but with the Coca-Cola logo replaced by a pair of arms, one of which is making a middle finger gesture. It comes with a display case filled with 39g of sugar, the same amount found in a single can.
Proceeds from the sale of the Undrinkable Can will be used to short Coca-Cola's stock on Nasdaq and support NGO charities fighting against the company's water extraction monopoly in Mexico. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
EU data protection

EU supply chain law postponed amid German FDP opposition DW 02/09/2024

The German business-focused FDP is opposing the adoption of a proposed EU law on supply chain due diligence.
The legislation would require companies to assess whether their supply chains use forced labor or cause environmental damage. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Tech industry

A Texas Town's Misery Underscores the Impact of Bitcoin Mines Across the U.S.

Bitcoin mining operations are causing noise pollution and disturbing residents in towns across the U.S.
Critics argue that bitcoin mining consumes excessive amounts of energy and causes environmental damage. [ more ]
Eco-Business
1 week ago
Marketing

Fossil fuel ads work on you too - here's how

Countries should consider banning advertising by fossil fuel industries to combat climate change. [ more ]
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