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United Airlines pledges to have all flights out of Amsterdam use sustainable aviation fuel
United is also pushing towards working with other emerging green technologies such as hydrogen-electric fuel and carbon sequestration.
Beer giant phases out plastic rings for an eco-friendly alternative
Phasing out the plastic rings is part of a bigger sustainability plan at Molson Coors, that includes a series of environmental goals to be reached by 2025.
$1 billion to be invested in cleaning up Great Lakes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will clean up, strengthen nearby infrastructure, and improve nearby supporting communities in 22 identified areas of concern.
Scientists design ‘artificial leaf’ that captures 100 times more carbon than other systems
Unlike other carbon capture systems, which work in labs with pure carbon dioxide from pressurized tanks, this artificial leaf works in the real world and is more cost-effective.
United Airlines logs first-ever commercial flight powered entirely with biofuels
Made up of fats, cooking oils, and grease produced by the company World Energy, this “Sustainable Aviation Fuel” is said to emit 80% less carbon dioxide than traditional fuels.
McDonald’s to trial McPlant plant-based burger in the U.S.
McDonald’s is looking to expand its menu to include purely plant-based options, and began trialing its first such offering, the PLT, in Europe and Canada in 2019.
Walgreens becomes newest member of the $15 an hour club
The $15 increase, which applies to both full- and part-time workers, will be phased in and completed by November 2022.
New Illinois law bans ‘hairstyle discrimination’ in schools
Illinois schools will be prohibited from issuing rules regarding hairstyles historically associated with race and ethnicity, such as braids and twists, under a new law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Evanston, IL to implement the U.S.’s first reparations program for Black citizens
The Evanston City Council will vote later this month to approve a measure which would allocate an initial disbursement of about $400,000 for housing needs, and residents will be eligible to apply for a designated $25,000 of this to use towards home improvements or mortgage assistance.