Maine and Vermont ban plastic bags
Governors in Vermont and Maine signed bills on the same day that will ban plastic bags in their states in 2020.
Maine and Vermont ban plastic bags Read more
Governors in Vermont and Maine signed bills on the same day that will ban plastic bags in their states in 2020.
Maine and Vermont ban plastic bags Read more
Britain is set to achieve a historic milestone this year, with more electricity generated from zero carbon sources than fossil fuels.
Zero carbon electricity overtakes fossil fuels for first time in the U.K. Read more
The agreement promised to “promote a comprehensive life-cycle approach to urgently and effectively prevent and reduce plastic litter discharge to the oceans.”
G20 agree to reduce marine plastic Read more
Costa Rican legislators approved the law that prohibits the import, marketing, and distribution of polystyrene containers.
Costa Rica bans use of Styrofoam containers Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will ban single-use plastics, which could include bags, straws and cutlery, in Canada in 2021.
Canada to ban single-use plastic as early as 2021 Read more
Target, the eighth largest retailer in the U.S., has committed to 100% renewable energy by 2030, including all domestic stores, distribution centers, and offices.
Target commits to 100% domestic renewable electricity target by 2030 Read more
The Global Wind Energy Council expects Vietnam will install 1 GW of new wind capacity by 2021 in a move it believes could solidify the country as a regional wind power leader.
Vietnam to install 1 gigawatt of onshore wind power installed by 2021 Read more
The U.K. is to enshrine a 2050 net zero emissions target in law, with an amendment to the Climate Change Act.
U.K. government commits to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 Read more
The practice reduces the environmental impact and saves land from being taken up by cemetery plots and headstones.
Washington State becomes first in the United States to allow human composting Read more
The British multinational investment bank Barclays has entered RE100, a global initiative committing to source 100% renewable electricity for their global operations by 2030.
Barclays commits to 100% renewable energy by 2030 Read more