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How can we restore Earth’s nutrient cycles?

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Most of us are familiar with the threats of declining biodiversity, deforestation, and global heating. However, nutrient cycles remain less well understood by the general public and by environmentalists.

Nitrogen and phosphorus are the two primary biological [...] 

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Emirates NBD convenes discussion on making Dubai a disability friendly city by 2020

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Emirates NBD, one of the leading banking groups in the region, today hosted a community discussion on how the country’s public and private sectors can come together in making Dubai a disability friendly city by 2020, in line with the #MyCommunity [...] 

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National Geographic Takes ‘Planet or Plastic?’ Initiative Back-to-School

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As the amount of plastic in the ocean continues to grow, National Geographic asks kids and families to join them in tackling the pressing plastic problem as they head back to school.

Launched in May, National Geographic’s Planet or Plastic? campaign [...] 

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Fortune Names ABB among Top 10 Companies in Change the World List

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ABB has been named #8 in Fortune magazine’s “Change the World” rankings for the company’s efforts to speed up adoption of clean-energy electric transportation. The list, Fortune said, honors companies that “have had a positive social impact [...] 

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BYD and UNEP Partner in New Energy Vehicle Drive

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New energy technology company BYD has thrown its weight behind the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to promote electric mobility in emerging countries. The initiative is the basis of the agreement signed between the Shenzhen based company [...] 

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LUX Resorts & Hotels implement best sustainable practices

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Eight audited LUX properties have secured the Green Globe status. Infused with sustainable practices emanating from the company’s corporate sustainability management plan ‘Vision 2020’, properties in Mauritius, Reunion Island, Maldives [...] 

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Sharjah Baby Friendly Office Promotes Media Guidelines for Children Issues

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Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO) is promoting media protection for children through a three-day training workshop commencing on Tuesday (October 3) titled ‘Professional Guidelines for Arab Media in Addressing Child Rights Issues.’

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Trina Solar Chairman Jifan Gao elaborates on their continued steady growth in 2018

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Trina Solar has been under the spotlight since the company delisted from the US stock market and became a private company in March 2017. Although the majority of the players in the PV sector have recently dealt with obstacles, Trina Solar Chairman [...] 

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C&A Presents Worlds Most Sustainable Jeans

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C&A is the world’s first retailer to offer jeans that are completely Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM at the Gold level. Designed in partnership with Fashion for Good, a global platform that aims to make all fashion good, the jeans were made [...] 

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