In an open letter to FIFA’s president obtained by CBC News, more than a hundred international soccer players, including several Canadians, are calling on FIFA to reconsider its sponsorship by Saudi Arabian oil company. CBC | Sports News
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The Israel-Hamas war has wiped out most of Gaza’s farm land. The environmental costs are adding up
The Israel-Hamas war has devastated Gaza’s landscape in ways that may be irreversible, and a picture of the environmental harm is only beginning to emerge as violence spreads across the region. CBC | World News
Read More »Stonehenge sprayed with paint by environmental protesters
Environmental protesters sprayed paint on Britain’s Stonehenge on Wednesday, with footage online showing orange marks covering some of the stones of the world-famous prehistoric megalithic structure. CBC | World News
Read More »UK businesses call on government for support in achieving their environmental commitments
One in four business decision makers blame a lack of support from the government for their struggle to meet their sustainability goals, according to research. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Read More »Rio Tinto says it’s a green mining giant. Investigation shows environmental gaps from Quebec to the Amazon
According to Radio-Canada’s Enquête program, Rio Tinto’s brand as an eco-friendly business is contradicted by its environmental record in Quebec as well as its footprint in the Amazon region of Brazil. CBC | World News
Read More »Automaker’s CEO favours small petrol and diesel cars over EV ‘environmental nonsense’
A prominent automotive manufacturer’s CEO thinks Europe is heading in the wrong direction when it comes to their prioritisation of large EV production. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Banksy’s newest mural highlights cropped tree, drawing crowds who see environmental message
A new Banksy mural drew crowds of people to a London street on Monday, many of whom discerned an environmental message in the vibrant green artwork. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. stops enforcing many environmental laws, citing pandemic
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday abruptly waived enforcement on a range of legally mandated public-health and environmental protections, saying industries could have trouble complying with them during the coronavirus pandemic. CBC | World News
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