Goop, the lifestyle brand owned by Gwyneth Paltrow, is facing criticism for continuing to use angora wool in its products. Animal rights activists are calling out the brand for not keeping up with industry standards, as many other major brands have stopped using angora due to concerns about animal cruelty. PETA, an animal rights organization, has launched a social m...
Bakelite has just earned a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, a big deal in the world of sustainability. This puts them in the top 5% of over 130, 000 companies worldwide. What’s driving this success? Bakelite has been busy making changes. They’ve installed solar panels in the UK, Spain, and Finland. In the Netherlands, they added a steam turbine. Plus, they’re reusing water...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is booming, but it's not all sunshine and roses. Behind the scenes, AI's growing appetite for resources is taking a toll on the environment. Electricity, water, and rare minerals are all in high demand to keep AI running smoothly. By 2028, AI could be responsible for over half of the power used by data centers. That's a lot of energy! Bu...
In Tibet, a dazzling fireworks display turned into a hot topic online. The show, backed by outdoor brand Arc'teryx, caught the attention of netizens who questioned its environmental impact. The local government in Shigatse took notice and sent a team to look into the matter. Arc'teryx, owned by Anta Sports, faced criticism for not fully considering the consequences ...
The Bay Area's transit systems are in a tough spot. BART and other services are facing big money problems. They need around $800 million every year just to keep running. One idea is to ask voters to approve a sales tax in 2026. But this might not be the best way. Sales taxes hit people who can least afford it the hardest. There's another idea. Big tech companies in ...
In recent times, two different presidents have pointed fingers at businesses for raising prices. Both Presidents Trump and Biden have accused companies of exploiting situations to boost their profits. This has left many economists scratching their heads. They wonder if these presidents are just trying to shift blame away from their own policies. Both have been ac...
The legal storm surrounding Roundup, a popular weedkiller, continues to rage. A recent court decision in Georgia has added fuel to the fire. A jury ordered Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, to pay nearly 2. 1 billion dollars to a man who claims Roundup caused his cancer. This verdict is just the latest in a long line of legal battles over the herbicide. The man...
A significant movement is underway, urging people to skip shopping at Target for 40 days. This protest, known as the "Target Fast, " is a response to Target's decision to end some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The boycott began on Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, and will continue until April 17. The Rev. Jamal Bryant, a prominent pastor, a...
Imagine a courtroom drama where the stakes are nothing less than the future of our planet. In a surprising turn of events, a Dutch appeals court has overturned a groundbreaking climate ruling against Shell. Back in 2021, a lower court had ordered Shell to cut its global carbon emissions by a significant 45% by the year 2030. The court had even stated that Shell was r...