19/12/2018 - Discuss Earth

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Major Investors Pressure Exxon to Set CO2 Reduction Targets - EcoWatch

Institutional investors with an estimated $1.9 trillion under management, led by the New York State Common Retirement Fund and the Church Commissioners of England, filed a shareholder resolution calling on ExxonMobil to set targets for lowering its greenhouse gas emissions, covering emissions from both its operations and the use of its products.

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Johnson & Johnson Knew About Asbestos in Baby Powder for Decades, Reuters Investigation Finds - EcoWatch

A Reuters investigation charges that Johnson & Johnson, a multi-billion dollar company known for its healthcare products, knew for decades that its iconic talcum baby powder "was sometimes tainted with carcinogenic asbestos," but concealed the information from regulators and the public.

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U.S. Offshore Wind Auction Breaks Record With $405 Million in New Leases - EcoWatch

The U.S. government just smashed its own records when an auction to lease thousands of acres off the Massachusetts coast for offshore wind development brought in a whopping $405.1 million, signaling that this particular renewable energy sector is finally taking off at high speeds. The leased area could generate 4.1 gigawatts of commercial energy.

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New Jersey Is First State to Ban Wild Animal Circus Acts - EcoWatch

It is now illegal to use elephants, tigers and other wild and exotic animals in traveling animal acts in New Jersey, the first state to mandate such a move. Last week, Gov. Phil Murphy signed "Nosey's Law," the namesake of a 36-year-old African elephant with crippling arthritis that was forced to travel around the country.

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11 Vegan Food Trends to Watch in 2019 - EcoWatch

New dairy-free favorites, surprising protein sources and automated everything: We've prepped a list of 2019's biggest food trends—all vegan, of course. Like you, millions of people are more curious than ever before about the latest developments in the vegan culinary world. Below, you can check out the newest, fanciest vegan foods and the hottest...

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