Environmental protection
News and Articles About Environmental protection
Volkswagen
VW to Pay More Than $10 Billion for U.S. Emissions Scandal
As part of the settlements, Volkswagen will to help boost zero emissions vehicles and introduce a program to offset excess diesel pollution from the offending vehicles.
Green Business
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Why Environmental Responsibility Is Good for Your Bottom Line
A foam insulation company retooled its spray foam products and improved its finances, along with the planet, in one fell swoop.
Entrepreneur Network
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3 No-Brainer Reasons Why I'm Going More Green -- and Why You Should Too
We live in a digital world. Air pollution is killing us. We've got to clean up our oceans and beaches. Case closed.
worth-knowing
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Florida Woman Closes a Clothing Boutique to Open an Eco-Friendly Cleaning Business
After owning several businesses, Martekei Plange turned to franchising with Coverall as a way to refocus her entrepreneurial career.
Corporate Social Responsibility
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3 Environmental Problems Entrepreneurs Can Help Solve
Part of the global entrepreneurial challenge is to build profitable business without causing social and environmental harm.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen Shares Plunge Amid Emissions Scandal
The car company could face up to $18 billion in penalties.
Regulations
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Is Small Business Getting a Dirty Deal With Clean Water Act Changes?
A change to environmental law is being viewed as a massive land grab that hurts many small companies.
Sustainability
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How Sustainability Disclosure Creates Competitive Advantage
Today's entrepreneurs can position themselves ahead of the pack as more investors integrate environmental factors into their decisions.
Impact Investing
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This Entrepreneur Plans to Save the World, $1 Trillion at a Time
Jigar Shah wants to help the environment -- and he's getting the money to make it happen.
Millennials
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How a Focus on the Triple Bottom Line Is Captivating Young Workers (Infographic)
Prioritizing people, the planet and profit is crucial for many millennials.
Legal Issues
Keystone XL Pipeline Bill Dies in U.S. Senate
The massive project -- which could have benefited businesses large and small and created thousands of jobs -- faced mounting opposition from environmentalists and politicians.
Environment
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Illinois Outlaws Beauty Products Containing Non-Biodegradable Microbeads
The tiny, synthetic beads -- found in facial cleansers, hand washes and toothpastes -- have been found to pollute our waters and introduce toxic chemicals into the food chain.
Environment
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Is This the K-Cup's Fatal Flaw?
If K-Cups are considered the future of coffee, new research is calling into question the future of the K-Cup.
Environment
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Engage Employees When Launching a Workplace Environmental Program
Win over leadership as well as rank and file workers with clear overarching objectives, specific goals winning plans and preliminary results from test groups.
