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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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Pride in the Middle East: Stories of Courage, Creativity and Community

What does Pride mean in a region where acceptance can never be taken for granted? From refugee dancers and artists to entrepreneurs, athletes, and environmental changemakers, these are seven Green Prophet stories that celebrate the freedom to be yourself.

Canada’s forests can’t carry the world’s carbon emissions

Diminishing periods of snow cover in northern forests, shortened by climate change, are poised to disrupt a delicate balance in some of the planet’s most climate-sensitive regions – according to new research from McMaster University, VU Amsterdam, and the Woodwell Climate Research Center.  

New pancreas cancer drug brings miracles to “incurable” cancer

One oncologist involved in the research, Dr. Rachna Shroff, said the results were so powerful that she cried in clinic.

Lyme Disease And The Great Outdoors

Planning on being outdoors a lot this summer? We...

Prologium files for IPO as solid-state battery race heats up beyond Tesla

The challenge has always been scaling production: Laboratory success does not automatically translate into mass manufacturing. Materials that perform well in testing often behave differently when produced in millions of cells. This has been one of the biggest obstacles facing the entire industry.

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Pride in the Middle East: Stories of Courage, Creativity and Community

What does Pride mean in a region where acceptance can never be taken for granted? From refugee dancers and artists to entrepreneurs, athletes, and environmental changemakers, these are seven Green Prophet stories that celebrate the freedom to be yourself.

Canada’s forests can’t carry the world’s carbon emissions

Diminishing periods of snow cover in northern forests, shortened by climate change, are poised to disrupt a delicate balance in some of the planet’s most climate-sensitive regions – according to new research from McMaster University, VU Amsterdam, and the Woodwell Climate Research Center.  

New pancreas cancer drug brings miracles to “incurable” cancer

One oncologist involved in the research, Dr. Rachna Shroff, said the results were so powerful that she cried in clinic.

Lyme Disease And The Great Outdoors

Planning on being outdoors a lot this summer? We...

Prologium files for IPO as solid-state battery race heats up beyond Tesla

The challenge has always been scaling production: Laboratory success does not automatically translate into mass manufacturing. Materials that perform well in testing often behave differently when produced in millions of cells. This has been one of the biggest obstacles facing the entire industry.

What is holistic dentistry?

A recent study of graduating dental hygiene students in the United States suggests there is a knowledge gap. Researchers found that 42% of respondent students were unfamiliar with holistic dentistry, while 60% did not feel comfortable discussing it with patients. Yet nearly half believed the topic deserved greater attention in dental hygiene education.

Israeli Hydrogen Startup H2Pro Are Trying to Solve Clean Energy’s Hardest Problem

The company has attracted backing from major investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the climate fund founded by Bill Gates, along with industrial partners such as Sumitomo, ArcelorMittal, and Temasek, a multi-billion dollar company that owns Singapore airlines. H2Pro has raised more than $100 million USD and is moving from pilot projects toward commercial-scale deployments.

5 Ways to Use Watermelon Rinds

Upgrading watermelon rinds to healthy summer foods
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