Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
The European Parliament has backed draft legislation to improve product durability and sustainability and put an end to greenwashing and other misleading claims. The proposal passed 544-18 with 17 abstaining.
Here's hoping the legislation has teeth and achieves its intended objectives! Greenwashing and planned obsolescence are a blight on society and the planet. 🌎
The Torres Strait Islanders say they're already experiencing coastal erosion and are seeking to require the government to cut greenhouse emissions in line with climate science.
