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Air France, Brussels Airlines among carriers in EU greenwashing probe - Market Screener

Air France, Brussels Airlines among carriers in EU greenwashing probe - Market Screener | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Air France and Brussels Airlines are among 20 airlines being investigated by the European Union for potentially misleading greenwashing practices, the airlines told Reuters, confirming a report by...

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FortisBC accused of ‘greenwashing’ in B.C. lawsuit | Globalnews.ca

FortisBC accused of ‘greenwashing’ in B.C. lawsuit | Globalnews.ca | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

An environmental group is suing British Columbia natural gas utility FortisBC, accusing it of "greenwashing" its product through advertising, making the company seem more environmentally friendly than it is.

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UK to Probe Unilever’s Environmental Claims as Part of Greenwashing Crackdown - Insurance Journal

UK to Probe Unilever’s Environmental Claims as Part of Greenwashing Crackdown - Insurance Journal | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Britain's competition watchdog said on Tuesday it would scrutinize environmental claims made by UK consumer goods giant Unilever...

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DWS' former CEO Woehrmann under investigation in greenwashing probe - source - Reuters.com

DWS' former CEO Woehrmann under investigation in greenwashing probe - source - Reuters.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

German prosecutors are investigating asset manager DWS's former chief executive Asoka Woehrmann over allegations of investment fraud through so-called greenwashing, a person with knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

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New ISSB Rules Could End Corporate Greenwashing if Adopted, Chair Says - EcoWatch.com

New ISSB Rules Could End Corporate Greenwashing if Adopted, Chair Says - EcoWatch.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Under new rules set by the ISSB and backed by G20 nations, companies must disclose their contributions to climate change.

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Shell ordered to pull ads after U.K. ‘greenwashing’ complaints - UPI.com

Shell ordered to pull ads after U.K. ‘greenwashing’ complaints - UPI.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Energy major Shell misled consumers with ad campaigns touting its low-carbon focus while its actual business model is geared toward fossil fuels, a U.K. advertising watchdog said Wednesday.

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What is greenwashing? Avoid falling victim to misleading marketing claims of eco-friendliness - ABC7Chicago.com

What is greenwashing? Avoid falling victim to misleading marketing claims of eco-friendliness - ABC7Chicago.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Avoid falling victim to a misleading marketing practice called greenwashing with these helpful tips from the Illinois Environmental Council.

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Hot air: five climate myths pushed by the US beef industry | Beef | The Guardian

Hot air: five climate myths pushed by the US beef industry | Beef | The Guardian | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

These are the arguments spun by big beef titans to persuade consumers that meat eating has negligible impact on the planet

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EU to crack down on greenwashing with ‘proportionate’ penalties | Environment | The Guardian

EU to crack down on greenwashing with ‘proportionate’ penalties | Environment | The Guardian | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Draft plan addresses inflated claims about products’ environmental credentials

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Texas LNG Plant's Carbon Capture Proposal Slammed as 'Greenwash' and 'Band-Aid on a Bullet Hole' - EcoWatch.com

Texas LNG Plant's Carbon Capture Proposal Slammed as 'Greenwash' and 'Band-Aid on a Bullet Hole' - EcoWatch.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

The proposed Rio Grande LNG export facility near Port Isabel, Texas would pollute the community, harm jobs and climate, advocates say.

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ExxonMobil dismissed own global warming forecast: study - RawStory.com

ExxonMobil dismissed own global warming forecast: study - RawStory.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

ExxonMobil publicly downplayed climate change even though scientists for the oil giant had accurately predicted global warming from fossil fuels as far back as the late 1970s, according to a study published on Thursday." They modeled and predicted global warming with shocking accuracy and skill...

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How Major Southeast Utilities Paid Local Media for Favorable Coverage - EcoWatch.com

How Major Southeast Utilities Paid Local Media for Favorable Coverage - EcoWatch.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

In Florida and Alabama, powerful utilities have lobbied against the renewable energy transition, and paid media for favorable coverage.

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'Willing to sacrifice a livable planet': Fossil fuel industry condemned over its 'reckless expansion' - AlterNet.org

'Willing to sacrifice a livable planet': Fossil fuel industry condemned over its 'reckless expansion' - AlterNet.org | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Despite repeated warnings that new fossil fuel projects are incompatible with averting climate disaster, oil and gas corporations "are on a massive expansion course" to increase dirty energy production in the coming years, according to an analysis released Thursday at the United Nations COP2

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Qantas and Virgin Australia put on notice over offsets after landmark decision on greenwashing | Airline emissions | The Guardian

Qantas and Virgin Australia put on notice over offsets after landmark decision on greenwashing | Airline emissions | The Guardian | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Dutch court’s ruling that KLM misled customers is a ‘wakeup call’ on decarbonisation plans, climate advocacy group says...

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US regulators approve significantly scaled back climate disclosure rule | Business | The Guardian

US regulators approve significantly scaled back climate disclosure rule | Business | The Guardian | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

SEC rule will require large businesses to report gas emissions, but some experts say weakened version ‘paves way for greenwashing’

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Swisscom, Coca-Cola and others accused of greenwashing - swissinfo.ch

Swisscom, Coca-Cola and others accused of greenwashing - swissinfo.ch | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

A consumer group has filed complaints against Swisscom, Coca-Cola Switzerland and six other Swiss firms for what it says is illegal greenwashing.

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How To Spot Greenwashing In Renewables Investment - OilPrice.com

How To Spot Greenwashing In Renewables Investment - OilPrice.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Many companies around the world are trying to convince shareholders they are going green, but how can one distinguish greenwashing companies from the real deal...

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Greenwashing at Greentown Labs? The Somerville climate-tech hub’s new partner is raising alarms. - The Boston Globe

Greenwashing at Greentown Labs? The Somerville climate-tech hub’s new partner is raising alarms. - The Boston Globe | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

When the company recently announced a new partnership with the largest oil company in the world — one that would provide it a close relationship with the startups being fostered at Greentown Labs — it sent shock waves through parts of the climate community.

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Vodafone and Nestlé Created Panels to Avoid ‘Greenwashing’ Allegations - WSJ.com

Vodafone and Nestlé Created Panels to Avoid ‘Greenwashing’ Allegations - WSJ.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Companies have enlisted cross-functional groups to internally review environmental marketing claims amid rising scrutiny.

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Greenpeace accuses Alberta oil companies of ‘greenwashing’ in commercials | Globalnews.ca

Greenpeace accuses Alberta oil companies of ‘greenwashing’ in commercials | Globalnews.ca | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Greenpeace says it is concerned about the "Let's Clear the Air" marketing campaign, which talks up oilsands firms' plan to get to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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New climate paper calls for charging big US oil firms with homicide | Oil | The Guardian

New climate paper calls for charging big US oil firms with homicide | Oil | The Guardian | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Authors of paper accepted for publication in Harvard Environmental Law Review argue firms are ‘killing members of the public at an accelerating rate’

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Companies often don't match climate talk and lobbying, study says - PHYS.org

Companies often don't match climate talk and lobbying, study says - PHYS.org | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Major corporations' advocacy for clean energy and climate policies falls well short of the nearly unanimous support for cutting emissions and boosting renewable energy in the United States, according to a report from sustainability nonprofit Ceres.

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Bolthouse Farms class action alleges Green Goodness Fruit Juice Smoothie contains PFAS - TopClassActions.com

Bolthouse Farms class action alleges Green Goodness Fruit Juice Smoothie contains PFAS - TopClassActions.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc. markets its Green Goodness Fruit Juice Smoothie products as a nutritious “100% Fruit Juice Smoothie” but they actually contain harmful synthetic chemicals, a class action lawsuit alleges.

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Pipeline company says Kansas oil spill contained, but chemicals found downstream - KCUR.org

Pipeline company says Kansas oil spill contained, but chemicals found downstream - KCUR.org | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

The oil spill is the biggest in the Keystone pipeline's history and it dumped a sludgy form of crude oil that poses special challenges for a cleanup.

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2022’s Greenwashing Hall of Shame - EcoWatch.com

2022’s Greenwashing Hall of Shame - EcoWatch.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Eco-Business published its list of 18 entities called out for greenwashing in 2022, up from eight examples in 2020 and 11 in 2021.

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