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The major fashion brands caught out for faking emissions reductions
They’re the major fashion brands behind a big climate change con
As it stands, fashion accounts for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions, making it the second-most polluting industry.
But now brands are using a loophole to actually increase emissions without consumers knowing.
Over the past two decades, many major brands have signed up to a scheme called the Carbon Disclosure Project.
This is an independent body awarding different grades based on the organisation’s individual environmental performance.
But a new investigation by the Guardian reveals some of the biggest fashion brands including H&M and Nike are claiming a decrease in carbon emissions, despite their actual emissions increasing.
The companies report their gross global emissions by calculating them against their total revenue.
As long as their emissions increase less than their annual revenue increases, the Carbon Disclosure Project will score a decrease.
Climate change linked to severe weather events in Southern Africa
It’s believed climate change is responsible for a series of heavy storms that battered parts of southern Africa earlier in 2022.
According to researchers, the damage caused by these extreme weather events was also greater because of global warming.
The region was slammed by three cyclones and two tropical storms in the space of just six weeks.
230 people lost their lives and one million others were impacted by the extreme rainfall.
In January, storm Ana caused widespread and devastating damage from Madagascar to Mozambique.
But, a lack of data makes linking the frequency of the storms to climate change difficult.
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FBI hunts assassin who shot Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University
Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer, shot dead at 31 during speech at Utah Valley University, prompting ongoing manhunt for suspect
Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer, shot dead at 31 during speech at Utah Valley University, prompting ongoing manhunt for suspect
– Federal authorities are investigating the shooting of Charlie Kirk, who was killed at Utah Valley University.
– A manhunt for the actual shooter is underway; two men have been questioned and released without charges.
During the aftermath, two men, one of whom claimed to have fired the shot, were taken into custody but later released without charges. A manhunt is ongoing for the actual shooter.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox stated that those responsible will be held accountable, outlining the state’s commitment to justice.
President Donald Trump condemned the political climate surrounding Kirk’s death, blaming extreme rhetoric and violence.
In a statement, he remembered Kirk as a patriot who advocated for open debate. Following the incident, vigils were held nationwide, and classes at the university have been cancelled.
Ongoing Investigation
As investigations continue, American flags will fly at half-staff until Sunday in honour of Kirk.
“I want to be very clear that this is a political assassination,” Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, told a news conference.
“And I just want to remind people that we still have the death penalty here in the state of Utah.
The Utah Department of Public Safety said that its State Crime Lab was “working with multiple active crime scenes”.
“These were identified based on where the victim was shot, as well as the locations where the suspect and victim travelled,” a department statement said.
“The shooting is believed to be a targeted attack. The shooter is believed to have fired from the roof of a building down to the location of the public event in the student courtyard.”
Eyewitness account
Attendee Tiana Lao said the shooting came as a shock in what otherwise felt like an= normal event.
“We didn’t realise it was real at first and then everyone began rushing out, shouting to get down in panic and distress,” she told ABC News.
“People were excited. There were some opponents like there usually are at these events … but they were peaceful, so this was a total shock.”
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Who was Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk?
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university, leaving a significant void in U.S. conservative politics. #BreakingNews
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university, leaving a significant void in U.S. conservative politics. #BreakingNews
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been assassinated while speaking at a Utah university, sparking shock and grief across America.
Known as the founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk became a leading voice in the MAGA movement, shaping conservative youth politics and energising Donald Trump’s base.
His sudden death leaves a major void in the U.S. conservative landscape.
#CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #USPolitics #BreakingNews #TickerNews
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