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Coronavirus will realign investors’ priorities toward a new normal of sustainability

Coronavirus will realign investors’ priorities toward a new normal of sustainability | Sustainability Science | Scoop.it
It’s becoming clearer by the hour that the coronavirus pandemic represents an unprecedented global threat to both public health and global economies. The speed of the crisis and the change to our everyday existence, as well as the threat to our most vulnerable, is astonishing and has all of us reflecting on our values and investments.

But even in these dark early days, it’s possible to make out what could be a silver lining: The crisis points to the potential of a new normal that’s better for our climate future as investors reweight their portfolios in light of current events.

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Two U.S. auto trade groups merge as regulatory issues loom - Reuters

Two U.S. auto trade groups merge as regulatory issues loom - Reuters | Sustainability Science | Scoop.it
Two major U.S. automotive trade groups said Wednesday they will merge as the industry faces dramatic challenges, including regulatory, trade and emissions issues.
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Trump’s Auto Efficiency Rollback: Losing the Climate Fight, 1 MPG at a Time

Trump’s Auto Efficiency Rollback: Losing the Climate Fight, 1 MPG at a Time | Sustainability Science | Scoop.it
The Trump administration’s proposed freezing of tailpipe regulations would reverse one of the most effective climate actions on the books.
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Trump’s Obsession with Toilets Is Less of a Random Rant Than It Appears

Trump’s Obsession with Toilets Is Less of a Random Rant Than It Appears | Sustainability Science | Scoop.it
A conservative crusade centered on bathrooms and dishwashers has sabotaged one of the government's most effective tools for fighting climate change.
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How can Atlanta get to 100% green?

How can Atlanta get to 100% green? | Sustainability Science | Scoop.it
More than 100 cities have pledged to run on 100% renewable energy and signed onto the Sierra Club’s “Ready for 100” campaign. But turning commitment into action is where the real work begins, and Atlanta might be the ultimate test case.
Omar Elizondo's curator insight, May 16, 2019 8:12 AM
Like any other city, Atlanta is woven with power lines, trams and buses. The electricity that makes Atlanta run comes mostly from coal, natural gas and nuclear energy. Only 6% to 8% comes from renewable sources.