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The Coca-Cola Co.: Water is its essential element, in more ways than one
The Coca-Cola Co. knows you can't make Coke without water. But as more of the world experiences water quality and supply problems, the 138-year-old soft drink producer is making water sustainability a cornerstone of its 2030 environmental goals. "Water is the primary...
Faizan Farooque
Jan 26, 2024
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Jan 12, 2024
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2021 climate law fines oil companies for methane pollution. The bill is coming due.
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Feb 21, 2024
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You may not know Microsoft provides an AI-based sustainability platform to help businesses make climate decisions
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Jan 31, 2024
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Climate agreements need to look more like trade treaties if they are to be effective
Project Syndicate
Jan 29, 2024

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AT&T inks pact aimed at curbing global emissions
Benzinga
Feb 23, 2024
Billion-dollar disasters shattered the U.S. record during Earth’s hottest year
The Conversation
Jan 10, 2024
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Climate tipping point nears as reduced snowpack leads to severe environmental consequences
Equities Staff
Jan 11, 2024

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