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As equity ownership becomes increasingly concentrated in index funds, concerns have grown over their outsized influence on corporate governance. Mirror voting has emerged as a leading mechanism to ensure that passive capital doesn’t improperly determine corporate election outcomes. By matching (or “mirroring”) the ratio of votes cast by active investors, index funds aim to achieve […]
OPINION | The proposed Climate-Aligned Finance Act aims to help Canada's financial system operate consistently with climate commitments
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The Trump administration’s proposal to tighten political control over federal grants would hinder research, experts say.
The European Union plans to stagger the sale of €30 billion ($35 billion) of carbon permits, seeking to ensure that its push to help industries finance a shift to clean energy doesn’t depress emissions prices.
A European Commission proposal to dramatically cut asset managers’ ESG reporting requirements is facing opposition from the bloc’s largest sustainable investor organizations.
Indian wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy Ltd. is widening its portfolio to build round-the-clock clean energy parks that combine solar, wind and batteries, addressing the growing need for dependable supplies through renewables and storage integration.
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law would harm a protected environment.
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.
Global report provides an alternative to climate breakdown, political extremism and economic tensions• ‘Happiness is not just about GDP’: ambitious plan or utopia?Humanity can raise living standards, reduce inequality and keep global heating within a 2C rise, according to a sweeping vision for planetary survival.The report by the World Inequality Lab (WIL) aims to be the most comprehensive attempt yet to navigate the polycrisis that is pushing the world toward climate breakdown, political extremism and ever greater economic and social tension. Continue reading...
Exclusive: New loopholes for developers will exacerbate extreme disparities across country, charity coalition warnsThe poorest and most nature-deprived communities in England will be further left behind in their access to green spaces if proposed changes to planning laws go ahead, a report finds.More than 7.4 million people in England live in areas completely devoid of immediate biodiversity, including 1.4 million children under 15, the report commissioned by a number of wildlife and environmental NGOs says. Continue reading...
As recent conflicts expose vulnerability of fertiliser markets and its effect on food security, VunaNexus offers an alternativeWhen staff answer the call of nature at the European Space Agency’s headquarters in Paris, their urine is not simply flushed away – it is turned into something much more useful. While urine-diverting toilets are often associated with smelly festival loos, there is nothing bohemian about recycling nutrients from human pee, said David de Chambrier, the chief executive of VunaNexus.The process isn’t so different from recovering minerals in used electronics. Continue reading...
As São Paulo faces a climate-induced water crisis, campaigners are fighting to reverse the impact of pollution and illegal deforestation on its largest reservoirIn a small motorboat laden with water-monitoring equipment, biologist Marta Marcondes and community activist Wesley Silvestre Rosa cross Billings reservoir on the far southern edge of São Paulo. Bright white herons glide over the water, which is flanked by thick dark green clusters of Brazil’s Atlantic forest, as the boat heads towards one of the more polluted parts of the reservoir.“We see where sewage is entering, we see what has been deforested and how that has affected the water quality of the reservoir,” Marcondes says. Continue reading...
Smartphone data shows how we seek refuge in extreme heat, and why social inequalities leave some vulnerableHeatwaves are now an increasingly expected part of summer for many. But how people stay cool varies from place to place. A new study uses mobile phone location data to track where people go when the mercury climbs, and assesses how we need to adapt to live better with the inevitable heatwaves to come.During the summer of 2025, a 10-day extreme period of heat across Europe led to 2,300 deaths. Globally, governments are implementing heat action plans, but social inequalities mean some people are more vulnerable to heat than others. Researchers used mobile phone location data across seven countries – Brazil, China, France, India, Nigeria, Turkey and the US – to assess how people stayed cool during heatwaves in 2022 and 2023. Continue reading...
Electric shock is one of the biggest causes of death among wildlife in the country but a court ruling is a first step to making power lines safePeque, a small black howler monkey, scratches her head as she sits on a thick wooden branch in a wired enclosure with seven other orphaned baby howler monkeys at a rescue centre in Nosara, on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.Last year, Peque was one of more than 100 animals to arrive at International Animal Rescue Costa Rica (IARCR) as a result of electrocution on power lines, which primates such as monkeys frequently mistake for trees and vines. Continue reading...
Our plan is radical – but by transforming how we live on a finite planet, nearly everyone gains‘An equal and habitable world is possible’: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survivalImagine a future in which everyone enjoys high levels of wellbeing; where 90% of the world’s population doubles their income but works half the hours we work today. A world in which the bottom half of humanity sees its share of global wealth rise from just 2% today to 30%; a world where we consume enough, but nobody over-consumes. And imagine achieving this on a planet that can comfortably sustain human life without its climate breaking down.Against the bleak techno-authoritarian futures now being sold to us, a radical new vision for global progress in the 21st century feels urgently needed. The most credible vision is one in which the habitability of the planet is a precondition for human development and equality. Continue reading...
Protests in Albania over a proposed luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are expected to intensify after opponents rejected an offer from the country’s prime minister 'to discuss solutions'. Footage showed police firing water cannon at protesters as thousands of people took to the streets of Tirana for a third day on Wednesday, some of them holding inflatable flamingos to symbolise the environmental damage they fear the project could cause, amid growing calls for it to be blocked. In January, Ivanka Trump made a surprise visit to Albania with a team of architects, touring the site earmarked for development by her husband’s investment firm, Affinity Partners. The resort is planned for an area that includes the uninhabited outcrop of Sazan, Albania’s largest island, as well as wetlands and coastal habitats within the surrounding marine national parkProtests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort Continue reading...
Hawaii imports much of its fuel — and pays the price. From solar to geothermal, the state is searching for a way out of fossil fuel dependence.
Starting with one bottle, Beetles Gel Polish invites the nail community to take part in a more sustainable approach to nail bottle recycling.
NEW YORK, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beetles Gel Polish today announced the Beetles Loves Earth Free Recycling Program, a new initiative launched in partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle® to help recycle dry, empty glass gel polish and nail polish bottles from any brand, along with their associated plastic caps. The program reflects Beetles Gel Polish's proactive commitment to reducing the environmental burden of nail empties and inviting the nail community to start with one bottle and take responsibility together.
Giving Nail Empties a New Life
Gel polish and nail polish bottles are not accepted in most curbside recycling programs due to residual product, complex cleaning needs and processing costs that can outweigh recovered material value. As a result, many nail lovers are left with empty or unused bottles at home and no clear way to recycle them.
Through the Beetles Loves Earth Free Recycling Program, all accepted items are recycled into raw materials and used to manufacture new products. Glass components are processed into recycled raw materials used in construction products including bricks, cement and concrete, giving nail empties a new life beyond the bottle.
How Beetles Loves Earth Works
Consumers and nail professionals can visit the official Beetles Gel Polish campaign page to review the recycling guidelines, then bring eligible dry, empty glass gel polish and nail polish bottles from any brand, along with their associated plastic caps, to a designated Beetles Loves Earth drop-off point.
To recognize and encourage participation, Beetles Gel Polish will offer tiered rewards based on the number of eligible bottles returned, including products, coupons and limited-edition gift boxes. The brand also plans to develop a mail-in recycling option to make participation more convenient for consumers in rural and remote areas.
A Call to the Nail Community
By accepting eligible empties from any brand, Beetles Gel Polish invites the wider nail community to join the effort, including at-home users, nail salon owners, nail artists, creators, community sustainability advocates, school clubs, local organizers, shop owners and fellow nail brands.
The Beetles Loves Earth Free Recycling Program is available through drop-off points across the U.S., with expansion into more states and cities planned so more nail lovers can participate wherever they are. Supporters interested in hosting a collection bin can complete the participation form and become a Beetles Loves Earth Recycling Ambassador, helping bring responsible nail bottle recycling to more local communities.
Responsible Beauty Beyond the Bottle
Beetles Gel Polish believes beauty should not end when the last coat dries. Built on a cruelty-free philosophy and ongoing efforts toward more responsible product and packaging practices, the Beetles Loves Earth Free Recycling Program extends the brand's responsibility to what happens after the bottle is empty. Through collaboration with TerraCycle® and the nail community, the brand is working to help reduce the waste impact associated with nail routines, starting with one empty nail bottle.
Start With the Bottles You Have
Consumers and community partners can learn more and join the Beetles Loves Earth Free Recycling Program by visiting the official Beetles Gel Polish website, turning a simple action into a meaningful step toward caring for the planet.
About Beetles Gel Polish
Beetles Gel Polish offers gel polish, nail color, tools and at-home manicure essentials for salon-inspired nails at home. The brand is cruelty-free and does not test on animals. Through Beetles Loves Earth, the brand is helping nail lovers take part in more responsible nail bottle recycling. Learn more at: https://www.beetlesgel.com/pages/blogs
About TerraCycle®
TerraCycle® is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. Across 18 countries, TerraCycle® is on a mission to eliminate the idea of waste and develop practical solutions for today's complex waste challenges. The company engages an expansive multi-stakeholder community, from Fortune 500 companies to schools and households, across a wide range of accessible programs and has raised millions for schools and nonprofits since its founding more than 20 years ago. To learn more about TerraCycle® and join them on their journey to move the world from a linear economy to a circular one, please visit www.terracycle.com.
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Beetles Gel Polish PR Team
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Sue Kauffman
TerraCycle
sue.kauffman@terracycle.com
NEW YORK, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A formidable coalition of global health experts and advocates is demanding FIFA commit to ending its partnership with Coca-Cola by 2030. The Kick Big Soda Out movement first targeted FIFA during the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States—where campaigners accused Coca-Cola of sportswashing its health and environmental harms across stadiums, broadcasts and social media. FIFA did not act. Now, with the full World Cup arriving on the same home turf, the pressure has intensified.
The tension could not be more visible. Co-hosting nations Canada and Mexico have enacted front-of-package warning labels on products with excess sugar, salt and fat—and Mexico has led the way on health taxes on sweetened beverages, along with the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador. These measures reflect years of deliberate public health advocacy to curb consumption of the unhealthy products Coca-Cola markets to millions of fans, especially children.
FIFA's commercial partnerships have long drawn scrutiny for the way they stand in direct opposition to local health policies. Coca-Cola's prominent presence at the 2026 World Cup follows the same playbook: asking countries that are working to cut sugar consumption and improve the health of their citizens to not only spotlight one of the world's biggest sweetened drink companies, but also flout national regulations designed to protect public health.
"Big Soda has perfected a singular con: exploiting the greatest athletic stages to sportswash a product linked to rising rates of diet-related disease," said Sandra Mullin, Senior Vice President, Policy Advocacy and Communication, Vital Strategies. "Big Tobacco was banned from major sporting events because sponsorship legitimized harm—Big Soda deserves the same treatment. The World Cup should not launder Big Soda's image. It's time to put people before profits."
Excess sugar consumption drives rising rates of obesity, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and Big Soda's aggressive marketing reaches millions, including children, influencing their preferences and purchases.
Kick Big Soda Out has amassed over 523,000 supporters and the backing of 97 organizations since its launch during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The campaign's ask is clear: FIFA must use the 2026 World Cup as a turning point, not another missed opportunity.
Join the movement demanding FIFA end its Coca-Cola partnership by 2030 at www.kickbigsodaout.org and use #KickBigSodaOut to join the conversation.
Media Contact:
Rachel Burns, rburns@vitalstrategies.org
In April, the Trump administration released its proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
As the Philippines prepared to release its updated nationally determined contributions in April, officials ordered further consultations after the Middle East crisis severely disrupted the country’s oil and gas supply, said Romell Cuenca, deputy executive director of the Climate Change Commission.
There is a mismatch in tenures due to the different expectations of bankers and data centre operators, say renewable energy project developers. Price volatility, low tariffs and high system access charges have added to their concerns.
Blue Lantern launches with startup funding from private island resorts in Indonesia's Riau archipelago. It aims to raise awareness of the benefits of a protected marine park in an area impacted by industrial activity.
The recent exclusion from benchmark gauges reflects broader investability concerns, say observers
Double blow for farmers already grappling with fertiliser and diesel shortages caused by Iran war
