India will abolish all single-use plastic by 2022, vows Narendra Modi
The pledge is the most ambitious yet of the global actions to combat plastic pollution that are taking place in 60 nations around the world.
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Costco to boost its minimum wage to $14 an hour
The retail chain, second only to Walmart Inc. in terms of U.S. sales, said it would increase its starting hourly wages by $1 to $14 or $14.50 an hour.
Hawaii passes law to make the state carbon neutral by 2045
The plan is the most ambitious emissions reduction and renewable energy plan of any state in the country.
Vodafone & Iron Mountain commit to 100% renewable energy, join RE100
Vodafone and Iron Mountain have announced 100% renewable energy targets and committed to joining RE100, an initiative spurring corporate renewable energy targets around the world.
Philippine city of Mandaluyong passes law against LGBT discrimination
The Philippine city of Mandaluyong has approved an ordinance to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from discrimination, the latest in a slew of local laws passed across the country.
U.A.E. makes major strides in education, gender equality, health, and social progress
The total female workforce in the UAE in 2015 was 882,000 compared to just 10,000 in 1975.
Australian state of Queensland approves $1bn wind farm
The Queensland government has approved the country’s largest windfarm, a $1bn project to build almost 200 turbines in the shadow of the Bowen basin’s coalmines.
Saudi Arabia issues driving licences to women for first time in decades
Saudi Arabia has issued driving licences to women for the first time in decades just weeks before a ban on female drivers is lifted.
California approves $738 million transportation electrification initiative
“What we’re seeing is one of the largest and most well-thought-out approaches to advancing electrification of vehicles,” says Adrian Martinez, an attorney for Earthjustice.
Disney embraces $15 minimum wage in negotiations with workers
Disney says that marks the largest increase to starting wages it’s ever offered.