Day: 19 December 2014

Sustainable agriculture: Urgent action needed to adapt to climate change, report finds

Agricultural systems will need to transform significantly in order to adapt to climate change, according to a new study from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA).

New York state to ban fracking over ‘red flags’ to public health

The state of New York said it would ban the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing on Wednesday because of "red flags" about its risks to public health.

Edie Christmas Quiz: Put your festive knowledge to the test…

Get your office in the festive spirit by testing your knowledge in our brain-bending Christmas quiz.

Business leaders will be empowered if they drive sustainability into their business

Are business leaders ready to drive the sustainability movement into their businesses? WRAP's chief executive Liz Goodwin has the answer...

Energy

Water reduction efforts keep Abbott on track to meet 2020 targets

Global pharmaceuticals and health care products company Abbott has reduced its total water intake by 3.1% in 2013, bringing the total reduction to 18% since 2010.

Apple suppliers accused of poor treatment of workers

Apple has again come under fire for the treatment of workers in Chinese factories which make its products, following a new investigation by BBC Panorama.

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