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2018 C.E. March 9
Sierra Leone just held the world’s first blockchain-powered election
Agora's work in Sierra Leone marked an important milestone on the path to a more transparent and fair democracy built on blockchain technology.
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2018 C.E. March 8
U.K. carbon emissions down to 1890 levels
The data marked the fifth successive year in which the amount of carbon dioxide pumped into U.K. skies has fallen, and emissions are now 38 per cent below the level of 1990.
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2018 C.E. March 8
Assault weapons not protected under the Second Amendment, rules U.S. Federal Court
The court ruling states 'weapons of war' are not protected under the US Constitution.
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2018 C.E. March 7
Target raises its minimum wage to $12 an hour, $15 by 2020
The retailer's moves announced at its annual investor meeting in Minneapolis, where the company is based come as its ambitious plan to make itself over is driving more people to its stores and its website.
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2018 C.E. March 7
BBVA to mobilize $122 billion by 2025 to fight climate change and drive sustainable development
Pledge 2025 will help the bank align its activity to a 2ºC Scenario and strike a balance between sustainable energy and fossil fuel investments and is based on three lines of action: financing, management and engagement.
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2018 C.E. March 6
Australia’s households install record 3.5 million panels in 2017
The record 1,057 megawatts of capacity in small-scale systems installed across the country smashed the previous record set in 2012, figures from the Clean Energy Regulator showed on Tuesday. It equated to 9,500 installed every day.
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2018 C.E. March 5
Nigeria to issue $400 million in green bonds
Three key projects have been targeted by the government, the energizing Education Project, the Rural Electrification Municipal and afforestation projects.
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2018 C.E. March 5
Daniela Vega makes Oscars history as first openly transgender presenter
The actress emerged on stage to introduce Sufjan Stevens's performance of "Mystery of Love" from Call Me By Your Name making her the first openly transgender Oscars presenter.
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2018 C.E. March 2
World’s first plastic-free aisle opens in Netherlands supermarket
Campaigners hail progress as Amsterdam store offers dedicated aisle of more than 700 products, with plans for a national roll-out
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2018 C.E. March 2
Indigenous rights get boost as Green Climate Fund approves $1 billion for new projects
The fund - to which countries have pledged more than $10 billion - adopted a landmark policy to protect indigenous people who often live in or near forests, where the fund plans to back conservation projects.
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2018 C.E. May 8
Hawaii legislature passes bill banning sunscreens containing chemicals that kill coral reefs
The Hawaiian state legislature just passed a bill that would ban the sale of sunscreens containing the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate. Research has shown these chemicals are toxic to coral.
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2018 C.E. May 7
Blockchain companies take aim at clean energy transaction costs
Advocates argue that blockchain platforms can reduce certification costs and eliminate the need for audits altogether. In turn, the platforms could provide a leg-up to small-scale distributed generators.
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2018 C.E. May 7
California laws seek to limit surveillance technology
California privacy advocates say it is "more critical than ever that the amount of surveillance and personal data collected be the bare minimum, to ensure the safety of our community from unlawful and inhumane targeting."
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2018 C.E. May 4
22 Major League Baseball teams to host LGBT Pride nights in 2018
Pride nights will be a big draw in Major League Baseball this season, with 22 of the 30 teams hosting an event for their LGBT fans.
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2018 C.E. May 4
California hits new utility-scale solar generation record of 10.5 GW
For the first time in the state's history utility-scale solar generation surpassed 10.5 gigawatts. Then two days later, that record was broken when 10,539 megawatts were generated.
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2018 C.E. May 4
E.U. plans to spend a quarter of its budget on climate protection
A quarter of the €1.279 trillion budget for 2021 to 2027 will be dedicated to spending designed to combat climate change. That includes funding for renewable energy, efficiency improvements, and adaptation to the effects of climate change.
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2018 C.E. May 3
Illinois Senate votes to require LGBT history curriculum be taught in schools
The Illinois Senate has approved a bill that requires public schools to teach "the role and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of this country and this State."
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2018 C.E. May 3
N.J. governor signs law requiring paid employee sick leave
New Jersey becomes the 10th state to enact sick-leave legislation. Under the law, employers are required to provide one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
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2018 C.E. May 3
Wimbledon bans plastic straws at this year’s championships
Wimbledon has joined the plastic war after it announced it will scrap straws at this year's championships. Last year more than 400,000 plastic straws were used during the tournament.
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2018 C.E. May 2
$32 million in Green Climate Fund support to aid climate resilience in Rwanda
The initiative will directly support about 150,000 residents, with wider benefits to more than 380,000 people all who have little resources to mitigate and adapt to climate change, officials say.