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Aug 17

From Space to Courtroom: Using Satellite Evidence in Climate Litigation

Jul 22

Airlines on Notice: Environmental Groups Target Sustainability Claims After KLM Greenwashing Verdict

Jul 15

When Oil Giants Sue - The Case of Exxon and Shareholder Climate Activism

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Nov 11, 20232 min read

Countdown to COP28: A Multidimensional Perspective on the Climate Crisis

Aug 172 min read

From Space to Courtroom: Using Satellite Evidence in Climate Litigation

A new era of climate accountability is dawning as satellite technology empowers legal action against methane super emitters.

Jul 223 min read

Airlines on Notice: Environmental Groups Target Sustainability Claims After KLM Greenwashing Verdict

ClientEarth, Fossielvrij NL, and Reclame Fossielvrij fired a warning shot to 71 airlines outlining legal boundaries for sustainable claims.

Jul 156 min read

When Oil Giants Sue - The Case of Exxon and Shareholder Climate Activism

Exxon sued shareholder activists who proposed faster emissions reductions, but the lawsuit was dismissed after withdrawal of the proposal.

Jun 42 min read

Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association Secures Grant for its Environmental Advocacy Efforts

The Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) secured a grant from the Swedish Embassy for its environmental advocacy efforts.

Jun 41 min read

UAE Introduces 10-Year Blue Visa for Environmental Advocates

The UAE's new "Blue visa" grants a 10-year residency to international environmental experts and supporters.

Apr 173 min read

Danish Crown Admits Greenwashing in Climate Lawsuit

Europe's biggest pork producer, Danish Crown, admitted to misleading consumers with sustainability claims after a climate lawsuit.

Mar 303 min read

UK Fashion Giants Agree to Address Greenwashing Practices in CMA Agreement

The UK's CMA announces agreements with ASOS, Boohoo and Asda to ensure they avoid misleading consumers with unsubstantiated green claims.

Mar 174 min read

This Company is Democratising Climate Action and Finance: Own Your Share of the Solution

A new player in the field, Sponsor, aims to democratize climate-friendly investments.

Mar 151 min read

ClientEarth to Take Biodiversity Efforts Global After £5 Million Arcadia Grant

Environmental charity ClientEarth will use a £5 million grant to expand its biodiversity and conservation work beyond Europe.

Mar 102 min read

Southeast Asian Stock Exchanges Join Forces to Create ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE)

Stock exchanges from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore announced a collaboration to promote sustainable business practices.

Mar 74 min read

Shell Ads Deemed Misleading Over Lack of Context Regarding Sustainability Efforts in Greenwashing Complaint

Dutch advertising watchdog rules Shell's sustainability ads misleading for lacking context on their actual sustainability efforts.

Mar 43 min read

Greenpeace Netherlands Joins Criminal Complaints Against Tata Steel, Harsco, DuPont, and Chemours

Greenpeace Netherlands joins criminal complaints against Tata Steel, Harsco, DuPont, and Chemours, alleging intentional harm.

Feb 222 min read

Lululemon Accused of Greenwashing in Complaint Before Canadian Competition Bureau

Lululemon faces a greenwashing complaint from Stand.earth for its "Be Planet" campaign despite doubled emissions.

Feb 12 min read

Singapore-Based Climate Tech Startup Arkadiah Closes Seed Funding Round

Singapore climate tech startup Arkadiah secured funding led by Golden Gate Ventures to revive degraded lands using AI and satellite imagery.

Jan 271 min read

AiDash Secures $50M Funding Boost to Build Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

AiDash, a SaaS company using satellites and AI to make infrastructure climate-resilient, secures $50 million in Series C funding.

Jan 232 min read

ExxonMobil Sues Investors in Bid to Silence Climate Votes

ExxonMobil sues climate investors to block vote on proposal urging inclusion of indirect emissions in its net-zero target.

Jan 223 min read

Friends of the Earth Netherlands Demands ING Align Financial Activities with Paris Agreement in Climate Lawsuit

Dutch environmental group Milieudefensie gears up for legal battle against ING bank, demanding it to curb emissions.

Jan 102 min read

UK Lawmakers Push to Block JBS Listing on NYSE Over Amazon Deforestation

UK lawmakers join the chorus of environmental groups, aiming to block Amazon-deforesting meat giant JBS from Wall Street's embrace.

Jan 92 min read

Swiss Deal with Thai Company marks First-Ever Use of Paris Agreement Article 6.2 Carbon Offset Mechanism

Switzerland and Thailand's landmark carbon credit deal, the first under the Paris Agreement's Article 6.2, sees electric buses in Bangkok.

Jan 92 min read

Periyar River Turns Black Despite Order from India’s National Green Tribunal

On the morning of 5 January 2024, the Periyar River, in the southwestern Indian state Kerala, turned black in colour. The discolouration...

Jan 81 min read

Octopus Energy Surges to $7.8 Billion Valuation with $800 Million Funding Boost

At the end of 2023, Octopus Energy Group raised $800 million in funding from its existing shareholders, which puts the company at a $7.8...

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