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Can ESG Shape Big Business? 💵

It’s time to delve into a topic that's reshaping the landscape of business: ESG. Wondering what ESG is and how it's steering the course of big businesses? Let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of Environmental, Social, and Governance factors.

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Hot Takes on EVs 🚘

Electric vehicles have their pros and cons. But there's no debate on one thing — to tackle climate change, we need to stop polluting, and the best way to do that is to replace our gas-powered machinery with electric versions that run on clean sources of electricity like wind, solar or nuclear power. Episode 3 of UnF*ck the Planet is here to explain. Out with the f*cked, in with the new.

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The Green Guide to Urban Jungles 🌳🏙️

Ready to embark on an exciting journey through the concrete jungle that holds surprising secrets of nature's resilience? Welcome to this week's edition of Pique Behind the Curtain, where we celebrate the magic of the urban jungle and bring you uplifting conservation success stories from around the world.

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Smog Got Your Tongue?

Last week, the East Coast of the U.S. was looking like BBQ gone wrong. Today, we explore how the Canadian wildfires exemplify the need for climate justice and how we can ensure equity in our fight against climate change and empower marginalized communities.

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Slow Fashion for a Sustainable World

In today's fast-paced world where trends come and go in the blink of an eye, the fashion industry generates an astonishing amount of textile waste. However, amidst this wasteful reality, a glimmer of hope emerges in the form of this week’s featured startup.

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The Power of Community: Stories of Environmental Activism

In a world where environmental challenges loom large, it is often the power of community that ignites change and drives impactful action. Today, we bring you inspiring stories of environmental activism, highlighting the incredible efforts of local communities who have come together to protect and preserve our planet.

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Wastewater? More Like Wonder Water! The Surprising Solution to Climate Change

When we heard our old friends at Epic Cleantec were brewing up something new (literally), we were inspired to share the way recycled wastewater is being used to reduce our impact on the environment and tackle climate change. From the beer industry to irrigation and industrial processes, recycled wastewater has the potential to conserve water resources and reduce our carbon footprint. Who knew!

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Taking Action to Cope With Eco-Anxiety

In this issue of Pique Behind the Curtain, we’ll be discussing eco-anxiety, a growing concern among many people who care deeply about the planet. Thinking about the state of the planet can be scary, but science has shown knowledge and action can help alleviate eco-anxiety and inspire positive change.

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Speak Up for The Planet: Eco-Advocacy

Welcome back to Pique Behind the Curtain! Let’s dive into the basics of getting involved in environmental advocacy and the positive impact we can make together.

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Bite into Sustainability: Eco-Food 🍚

Welcome back to Pique Behind the Curtain. This week, we’re bringing you the latest news and insights on sustainable food practices, seasonal recipes, and their environmental impact. Join us as we explore the world of eco-food and learn how to make a difference, one bite at a time.

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Un-Sicking Our Soil

Spring has sprung and we're reminded of the beauty and wonder of our planet. With each passing day, more and more people are recognizing the importance of protecting our earth and taking action to combat climate change. We're here to highlight some of the most inspiring and uplifting stories from around the world that are giving us hope for a brighter future.

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#STOPWILLOW Is Trending

The Biden administration is scheduled to announce its decision on the first significant oil drilling project of its term in just a few days, and the White House has suggested it may scale back the contentious project, which has sparked vehement opposition from environmentalists. Have you signed the petition?

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Are You Going to Eat That? Food Waste & Climate, Explained

1.3 billion tonnes of food, or about a third of our total supply chain, is lost between the field and the customer every year. It's important for us to live in a world where the food that lands on our plate arrives safely and affordably - and we’ve found just the team to make this dream a reality.

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Upholding Climate in the Land Down Under

This week, it’s all things Australia. There’s promising news for ocean conservation and the Great Barrier Reef, offering hope for more aggressive climate initiatives down the road.

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Break it Down! (Plastic, That Is)

Have you heard about the tiny heroes fighting against plastic pollution? These plastic-eating enzymes are breaking down the world's plastic and saving the planet, one molecule at a time.

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How to Keep Cool in a Warming World

Air conditioning is responsible for ~4% of global GHG emissions contributing significantly to climate change. But, now more than ever, we need to find ways to stay cool. Let’s talk about how we’ll do it.

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WTF Is Going on With Gas Stoves?

Gas stoves are under some serious heat right now - and with good reason. We know natural gas is terrible for the planet, but a growing body of research is now pointing to its harmful effects on human health. So, what can we do about it?

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Energy Blown in the U.S.A.

Last week, we talked a bit about greenwashing and how you can avoid falling prey to a non-green, clever marketing skeem. Today, we’re going to talk about one of those marketing buzzwords: carbon-neutral.

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