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Green news- McCormick taps one of its own for upcoming CSO vacancyKathy Rostkowski, currently vice president of global sustainability, will replace Michael Okoroafor. The post McCormick taps one of its own for upcoming CSO vacancy appeared first on Trellis.
- Microsoft is not backing off its 2030 climate goalThe tech giant is counting on removal, AI and climate tech to achieve carbon-negative status by the decade's end. The post Microsoft is not backing off its 2030 climate goal appeared first on Trellis.
- First 24 Bezos Earth Fund AI grantees tackle food waste, carbon removal and moreThe Amazon founder has allocated up to $100 million to its AI Challenge for Climate and Nature. The post First 24 Bezos Earth Fund AI grantees tackle food waste, carbon removal and more appeared first on Trellis.
- Report: $4.5 billion in clean energy investments cancelled in AprilThe sector can expect to see even more investment nixed if the GOP's Big Beautiful Bill becomes law. The post Report: $4.5 billion in clean energy investments cancelled in April appeared first on Trellis.
- The SBTi net-zero update is falling short. 3 ways to fix itGetting net zero right requires a credible, science-based framework. The post The SBTi net-zero update is falling short. 3 ways to fix it appeared first on Trellis.
- McCormick taps one of its own for upcoming CSO vacancy
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Global agreement to tackle mercury
The European Commission welcomed the successful conclusion of the multilateral negotiations to address the global threat posed to human health and the environment by mercury. This follows the decision of the Governing Council of UNEP in February 2009 to develop a global legally binding instrument on mercury and the subsequent creation of an International Negotiating Committee to conclude on the text of a mercury Treaty that held its final meeting this week. The EU was a key driver for the launch of this negotiating process. Continue reading
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European Green Capital 2013
The title of European Green Capital has just been awarded to Nantes, France’s sixth largest city, at a handover ceremony in Brussels. Janez Potočnik congratulated Nantes on receiving the title of European Green Capital 2013, a title that brings with it great responsibility. Continue reading
Environment: €40 million for innovations in water
An important step was taken today in developing solutions for the major challenges Europe faces in managing water. The Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) adopted by the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) on Water, chaired by Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik sets out priority areas where solutions are needed. Action Groups will now draw up tools and mechanisms to promote innovations in water policies and technologies. Continue reading
Environment Action Programme for the EU
The European Commission has proposed a new Environment Action Programme for the EU. Entitled “Living well, within the limits of our planet”, it will guide environment policy up to 2020. The proposal aims to enhance Europe’s ecological resilience and transform the EU into an inclusive and sustainable green economy. Continue reading
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