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Green news- Shein drops ‘net zero’ language in Germany after activist complaintA validated science-based target didn't protect the ultra fast fashion brand from greenwashing charges. The post Shein drops ‘net zero’ language in Germany after activist complaint appeared first on Trellis.
- What’s next: Key climate and nature standards in 2026An ongoing timeline of news about methodologies and frameworks from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the International Organization for Standardization, the Science Based Targets initiative and other key bodies. The post What’s next: Key climate and nature standards in 2026 appeared first on Trellis.
- Mars regenerative agriculture specialist joins Rainforest AllianceHarper McConnell, the NGO’s new chief impact and growth officer, spent the last decade leading sustainable sourcing for Mars and Starbucks. The post Mars regenerative agriculture specialist joins Rainforest Alliance appeared first on Trellis.
- How ‘Balance Units’ consider nature and local communities as well as carbonIt's time to go beyond offsets, said Balance Eco, the company behind the new crediting methodology. The post How ‘Balance Units’ consider nature and local communities as well as carbon appeared first on Trellis.
- A detente is needed between the nature and tech communities. Here’s whyCultural and institutional divides are preventing a unified approach to decarbonization. The post A detente is needed between the nature and tech communities. Here’s why appeared first on Trellis.
- Shein drops ‘net zero’ language in Germany after activist complaint
Daily Archives: 27/08/2013
University Research into Alternative Energy
Decades of tree and biomass research jointly conducted by Florida Statue University and Shell Energy have resulted in the planting of the largest single “Energy Crop Plantation” in the entire United States. This Plantation spans approximately 130 acres and is home to over 250,000 planted trees including cottonwoods (native to the area) and eucalyptus (which are non-invasive) along with various row crops such as soybeans. This organization of “super trees” was brought into being as a result of the University’s joint research with other agencies including Shell, the US Department of Energy, the Common Purpose Institute, and groups of various individuals who are working to develop alternative energy sources (those not dependent on fossil fuels) for the future. Continue reading
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