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Dudley Gann Explains: What Is Greenwashing and How to Avoid It

It's crucial to define what greenwashing is and what it isn't. Greenwashing occurs when companies falsely claim to be environmentally friendly or socially responsible without evidence to support these claims. 

Africa’s emerging economic vision calls for ESG innovations of transformed mining industry

During the first week of March, Africa’s development finance leaders convened in Zimbabwe for the UNECA-hosted COM2024 summit amid a wavering continental growth agenda. Recognising that many SDG and African Union Agenda 2063 targets remain far out of reach, participants focused discussions on overhauling the global financial architecture to help generate the massive funding Africa needs to accelerate inclusive, sustainable growth.

Navigating the Maze: 8 Must-Know SEO Strategies for Small Business Success in 2024

If you are running an impact charity or a small impact solar energy business, you need to know all the ins and outs of search engine optimization for people to find you on the internet

QNET CEO Malou Caluza: QNET’s Products Center Around ‘Healthier, More Holistic Lifestyle’

The global health crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated the interest in health and wellness products. The focus on immune support, mental health, and overall well-being has become a priority for many individuals navigating the challenges of the pandemic and its aftermath.

Impact Investing: A Way to Improve the World

Ideas like impact investing, SRI, and ESG have become popular in recent years. These three are included in sustainable investment, which aims to persuade investors to focus more on promoting environmentally sustainable development globally rather than only financial gains.

More pilgrims to the Dubai Mall than Mecca and the Vatican

Middle East mall in the UAE is the most visited site in the world in 2023. In a sad state of affairs for humanity, a...

EcohubMap: Empowering Environmental Sustainability Through Information Systematisation

EcohubMap, an innovative online platform that serves as a comprehensive business directory, listing and promoting sustainable companies globally, stands at the forefront of information systemisation.

UN slams Dupont and Chemours for dumping PFAS Forever Chemicals

American chemical companies DuPont and Chemours have discharged toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the local environment, completely disregarding the rights and wellbeing of residents along the lower Cape Fear River in North Carolina, UN experts said today.

Sustainable Investing 101: Definition, Examples, and Strategies

In a world where investing isn't just about numbers but about leaving a positive imprint on the planet, sustainable investing takes center stage. In this journey beyond the balance sheets, we'll discover how aligning your portfolio with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles contributes to a prosperous and conscientious future.

How impact companies can find grants and financing

For some big dreams to thrive, like tech companies with real products, you will need to rely on financial backing and exposure. This is where strategic funding, grants, and online promotion in areas like SEO come into play. Good ideas aren’t enough.

How to buy cannabis stocks

Medical cannabis is as hot as Bitcoin. Some say it's the new gold rush but SEC regulations and federal laws make the business risky. Consider in investing in companies that aren't pure medical marijuana or THC businesses. CBD might be a way to start.

IBM’s sustainability software Envizi uses AI to green GHG gap

IBM helps companies meet sustainability goals with AI-based GHG reporting software.

Beyond the smoke: Understanding the nuances of cannabis as an investment

The recent wave of legalization of cannabis globally has caught the attention of investors seeking new and lucrative opportunities. As more countries embrace the potential of the cannabis industry, it has witnessed unprecedented growth, creating a fertile ground for significant investment possibilities. 

Financial tech startup for agriculture gets $3 million in funding

Maalexi, the UAE-based dynamic risk management platform for SME agri-businesses, announces its completion of a $3 million pre-Series A fund raise. 

8 Compelling Microlearning Strategies For Corporates

The theory says people tend to forget faster when they have too much information to process. Microlearning is how you combat forgetting by creating smaller, digestible chunks of information.

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Hydrophilis Rebreather: After the Penis Jokes and Shark Bait Memes, Oliver Isler Says His Underwater Dream Is Serious

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AI data centers are triggering panic, instead of cleantech opportunities

AI may unintentionally become the economic engine that finally modernizes America’s aging grid. California is experiencing a massive AI data center boom, ranking 3rd in the U.S. with 227 operating centers and 54 more in development as of April 2026, according to Stanford.

Meet Seramic Materials from Abu Dhabi

Based in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, Seramic Materials was founded in 2019 by Dr. Nicolas Calvet and Dr. Jean-François Hoffmann, researchers working at the intersection of renewable energy and materials science. The company grew out of the Masdar Institute ecosystem and is supported by clean tech programs like The Catalyst, with early backing of around $150,000 and more than $2 million invested in research and development over time.

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24 7 renewable energy: how solar, wind, batteries and AI SaaS replace fossil fuels

A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency based in Abu Dhabi makes something clear that many in the industry already suspected. When solar and wind are paired with battery storage, they can deliver reliable, round the clock electricity at costs that compete with, and often beat, fossil fuels.

A summer of sugar wax or time for laser treatments? The environmental answer

Green Prophet readers know we write a lot about hair. We have covered the halal and the haram sides of hair removal for Muslims. We have written about sugar waxing, Persian sugaring, threading, and the beauty secrets that came out of the Middle East long before salons started calling them trends. Our articles on sugar wax broke the internet a few times. 

Make paper mache with flowers to create stunning vase

There’s something quietly beautiful about what Rebloom Studio is doing, and it starts with waste. At wholesale flower markets, mountains of unsold blooms are tossed out at the end of each cycle. Perfect flowers, just not sold in time. Most of them are burned or dumped. Rebloom takes that moment and turns it into something else.
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