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April 06, 2023
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The $500 billion beauty industry's 'green' ambitions are a patchwork at best. And they're falling short

The 0 billion beauty industry's 'green' ambitions are a patchwork at best. And they're falling short

CNN  —  The escalating climate crisis is shifting many people’s purchasing patterns and this extends to the $500 billion dollar global beauty industry which is grappling with a range of sustainability challenges across product manufacturing, packaging and disposal. Strategy and consulting firm Simon Kucher’s Global Sustainability Study 2021 found 60% of consumers around the world […]

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April 04, 2023
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These are the animals people most want to see photographed

These are the animals people most want to see photographed

Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet initiative has partnered with CNN to drive awareness and education around key sustainability issues and to inspire positive action. CNN  —  Originally a term used by trophy hunters […]

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April 03, 2023
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Study finds slightly higher risk of autism diagnosis in areas with more lithium in drinking water, but experts say more research is needed

Study finds slightly higher risk of autism diagnosis in areas with more lithium in drinking water, but experts say more research is needed

CNN  —  A new study found a moderately higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in children born to pregnant people exposed to tap water with higher levels of lithium, but experts caution that this association does not show a direct link between the two. About 1 in 36 children in the US is diagnosed with […]

World
March 22, 2022
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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

CNN  —  Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. The report by IQAir, a company that tracks global air quality, found that average annual air pollution in every country — and 97% of cities — exceeded the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines, which were designed […]

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March 20, 2022
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Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

CNN  —  As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. The rooftops and parking lot space available at retail giants like Walmart, Target and Costco is massive. And these […]

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September 08, 2020
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Lewis Hamilton to launch electric off-road racing Extreme E team | CNN

Lewis Hamilton to launch electric off-road racing Extreme E team | CNN

CNN  —  Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has announced he will have a team competing in the inaugural all-electric off-road racing Extreme E series next year. Extreme E is a series founded by the same team behind Formula E, with races hosted across the globe to promote electrification, sustainability and equality. Its maiden season […]