The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 4th September 2020.
Top stories:
Police arrest dozens of Extinction Rebellion protesters in London
Is this the end of fossil fuel era?: Presidential candidate Biden vows to ‘End Fossil Fuel.’
Composting ‘Biodegradable’ Balloons. Here’s What happened After 16 Weeks
UK’s ‘first geothermal lido’ opens
Recommendation:
Sustainable Development Knowledge – at sdgs.un.org/goals
Company News:
Unilever plans to remove oil-based ingredients from all cleaning products
Lenovo Commits to Reducing Scope 1 and 2 Emissions 50% by 2030
Scottish Brewer Becomes First Carbon Negative Beer Brand in the World
ALDI commits to 100% renewables by 2021
Nestlé’s vegan tuna spares fish lives
Wrangler Lays Out Plan to Cut Water Usage in Half by 2030
Mastercard Lowered Scope 1 and 2 Emissions by 43%
Other sustainability news:
Arctic wildfires are emitting 35% more carbon compared to 2019
Endangered red panda cub born as Whipsnade Zoo reopened
Climate change: Power companies ‘hindering’ move to green energy
Only one in 10 utility firms prioritise renewable electricity – global study
UK organic food and drink sales boom during lockdown
Report: $3.4 Trillion to be Invested Globally in Renewable Energy by 2030
Action Alley:
Use the hob efficiently: Using lids on pots and pans whilst cooking, and turning down the heat, will reduce the amount of energy required to prepare a meal. If using gas, don’t let the flames lap up the side of the pan
Fact or Fake?
- Solar power is generated at night as well as during the day
- The photoelectric effect used to make solar panels was discovered by Albert Einstein
- A typical microwave uses more energy for the display than for cooking food
- The minimum size for a solar panel is about 1 inch square
And finally:
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