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entertainment1 year ago

Prince William Embraces Eco-Friendly Initiatives and Adventure in Africa

Prince William attended the Earthshot Awards in Cape Town, joining a host of celebrities including Heidi Klum and Winnie Harlow on the green carpet. The event, held in an eco-friendly dome, celebrated environmental innovation with winners chosen from 2,500 nominees across 75 countries. Prince William, wearing eco-friendly shoes, emphasized the importance of environmental action and expressed enthusiasm for bringing the awards to Africa. The ceremony highlighted the role of youth in addressing climate change, with five winners receiving £1 million each to scale their solutions.

via Daily Mail|
#cape-town#celebrity-appearances#earthshot-awards
royal-news1 year ago

Prince William Praises Kate's Remarkable Support

Prince William praised his wife, Princess Catherine, for her resilience following her cancer treatment, noting she is doing well and will support him from home as he presents the Earthshot Prize in Cape Town. The prize, which focuses on sustainable projects, particularly from Africa, aims to inspire hope and innovation in tackling environmental challenges. William, who has a personal connection to Africa, emphasized the role of young people in driving change and shared his family's commitment to environmental responsibility.

via BBC.com|
#cancer-recovery#earthshot-prize#environmental-initiatives
local-news1 year ago

Minnesota E-Bike Rebate Launch Delayed by Website Issues

Minnesota's new e-bike rebate program, offering up to $1,500 to reduce the cost of purchasing e-bikes, faced a website crash due to high demand shortly after its launch. The program, funded with $2 million annually for 2024 and 2025, aims to promote e-bike use as a climate-friendly transportation option. The rebates, which cover 50-75% of the e-bike's cost, are available to Minnesota residents meeting certain criteria, with a focus on lower-income applicants. The application process will resume once the website issues are resolved.

via MPR News|
#e-bike-rebates#environmental-initiatives#local-news
technology2 years ago

EU Groups Accuse Apple of Misleading 'Carbon Neutral' Claims

Europe's leading consumer group, The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), has criticized Apple for its "scientifically inaccurate" claims of aiming for carbon neutrality, calling it greenwashing. The European Parliament and Council have agreed to ban marketing using greenwashing buzzwords and claims based on emissions offsetting schemes by 2026. Apple's claims of being carbon neutral have been questioned, with experts stating that planting trees alone won't solve climate change. The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality by the end of the decade through various initiatives, including using recycled materials and renewable energy. However, critics argue that true net-zero emissions remain a challenge as long as it affects profits.

via Gizmodo|
#apple#carbon-neutrality#environmental-initiatives
technology2 years ago

Tim Cook's Insights: Apple's Advertising, Clean Energy Future, and China Relations

Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses his views on Twitter, acknowledging its anti-Semitism problem but also recognizing its importance for discourse. He doesn't comment on whether Apple should advertise on the platform. Cook affirms that the release schedule for the Vision Pro headset remains on track, despite reports of manufacturing delays. He also highlights Apple's environmental initiatives, aiming to demonstrate that being carbon neutral can be profitable and encouraging other companies to follow suit.

via The Verge|
#apple#environmental-initiatives#technology