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• Consultation launched into making UK's first river bathing spot in Ilkley

  07-08-2020 15:00
  
  Plan is to turn stretch of River Wharfe in Ilkley into a swimming area where water quality is regularly monitoredThe creation of the first designated bathing water spot in a UK river has moved one step closer after the government published a consultation on the plans.A stretch of the River Wharfe in Ilkley, which is popular with swimmers and families, would be the only river in the country to be subjected to strict monitoring during May to October to ensure the water is of good quality. Continue
  
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• Net-Zero Business podcast: Exploring Turley's journey to carbon neutrality

  07-08-2020 14:55
  
  In response to the accelerated pace at which corporates are examining and setting net-zero targets to help alleviate the climate crisis, edie has launched a new spin-off of the Sustainable Business Covered podcast. Up next, discussions on engagement and offsetting with Turley.
  
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• edie's next masterclass webinar: Managing and reducing Scope 3 emissions

  07-08-2020 13:34
  
  Edie's next masterclass webinar has just been announced. Be sure to tune in to learn about managing and reducing your organisation's Scope 3 (indirect) emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
  
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• Ford's scooter arm targets carbon-negativity as Voi launches Cambridge pilot

  07-08-2020 12:37
  
  Ford's micromobility arm Spin has vowed to go carbon-negative by 2025, in the same week that e-scooter giant Voi announced plans for a roll-out in Cambridgeshire.
  
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• After ditching Boohoo, ASOS sets new sustainability and ethics requirements for brands

  07-08-2020 12:02
  
  ASOS will require third-party fashion brands to comply with new ethical manufacturing and supply chain sustainability standards if they wish to be listed on its website, after it dropped Boohoo over allegations of human rights abuses at a supplier factory.
  
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• Bank of England accused of 'missing significant green recovery opportunity'

  07-08-2020 11:04
  Greenpeace and other climate campaigners have accused the Bank of England of backsliding on its green finance commitments and are calling on it to stop providing extensive support to high-carbon sectors as part of its Covid-19 recovery process.
  
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• Covid-19 lockdown will have 'negligible' impact on climate crisis – study

  07-08-2020 11:00
  
  Drop in emissions was a blip, say scientists, and a green recovery is vital to halt global heatingThe draconian coronavirus lockdowns across the world have led to sharp drops in carbon emissions, but this will have “negligible” impact on the climate crisis, with global heating cut by just 0.01C by 2030, a study has found.But the analysis also shows that putting the huge sums of post-Covid-19 government funding into a green recovery and shunning fossil fuels will give the world a good
  
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• Climate change: Lockdown has 'negligible' effect on temperatures

  07-08-2020 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New research says that the lockdown, by itself, will make little difference to climate change.
  
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• Starbucks reintroduces reusable cups to stores

  07-08-2020 10:02
  
  Starbucks has stopped a temporary ban on reusable cups in stores that was introduced at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• It is possible to pay attention to science and then help actual animals on purpose | First Dog on the Moon

  07-08-2020 08:27
  
  The Tasmanian government is trying to keep the orange bellied parrot alive but is chopping down everywhere the swift parrot livesSign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...
  
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• People urged to take rubbish home from parks in England

  07-08-2020 07:58
  
  District councils want to protect beauty spots during coming warm and sunny weekendCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDistrict councils in England are urging people going to parks and green spaces to dispose of their rubbish safely and responsibly, ahead of an expected surge in visits during this weekend’s mini-heatwave.The District Councils’ Network – which represents 187 district councils in England, which are responsible for maintaining parks a
  
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• Country diary: the insect mosh pit in the chalk scrub

  07-08-2020 06:30
  
  Linkenholt, Hampshire, North Wessex Downs: The Sgt Pepper military yellow of St John’s wort rocks against the stiff purple mohicans of knapweedI am in the garden, gently nodding along to the strains of Joy Division – specifically She’s Lost Control, being played for the fourth time that morning by my 18-year-old son. It is not until the synth snare veers off that I realise I’ve been bopping along to the stridulating chirps of an indie punk grasshopper. It is time to go ou
  
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• Climate change: UK peat emissions could cancel forest benefits

  07-08-2020 03:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  UK peatland emissions could cancel out all carbon reductions from new and existing forests.
  
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• E-skin recreates sense of touch

  07-08-2020 01:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
  
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