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What Happens to Wind Turbine Blades at the End of Their Life Cycle?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Although landfilling of blades does not pose a threat of soil or groundwater contamination and would represent only a tiny fraction of global solid waste streams, the lifecycle of wind turbines would be more circular if there were more options to reuse or recycle the blades. Increase recyclable blade research and development.

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China’s Stock Exchanges to Plan Sustainability Disclosure Rules for Big Companies

Clean Energy Law

Regulated Entities shall focus on “governance,” “strategy,” “impact, risk and opportunity management,” and “indicators and objectives” throughout their analysis and reporting processes. This involves assessing both the impact of their activities on the environment and the risks and impact environmental factors may have on their business.

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Indigenous and Environmental Groups Demand Answers to Imperial Oil Tailings Leak and Cover-up

Enviromental Defense

When will government stand up with action for Indigenous rights in this country?” The toxic waste leaked into boreal wetlands and tributaries where water drains to drinking water sources. The land and surrounding waterways are where I hunt to feed my family and community members. said Jean LHommecourt, co-chair of Keepers of the Water.

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Frontiers community engagement update – fall 2023 

Frontiers

The team behind the blog has had engaging discussions with each of the women, discovering how their work contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Over 71 million volunteers have collected 325 tons of waste since the first official event in 2018, with numbers growing each year.

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50 Years and Billions Spent: Achieving Universal Access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Within Reach

Circle of Blue

After months of research and interviews with dozens of authorities on five continents, WASH Within Reach unravels the complexity of a global sector that now spends over $20 billion a year and is on its way to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: clean water, safe sanitation, and hygiene for everyone on Earth by 2030.

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Statement in solidarity with Indigenous nations testifying today about the Imperial Oil toxic leak

Enviromental Defense

This week’s hearings are welcome but are only a fraction of the action the federal government must take. For over forty-five years, the Alberta and federal governments have turned a blind eye to the environmental racism happening in the tar sands, allowing disasters like Imperial’s recent leak to take place.

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My Job Protects the Ocean

Ocean Conservancy

For more than 15 years, she has worked to create, test and implement circular business models for post-consumption waste. Laura is passionate about the circular economy, public policy, strategic management and the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ). Never miss an update. Sorry, but we failed to add you to the list.

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