Day: 31 December 2025

Ceres: Weakened federal fuel economy standards will drive up costs for American businesses and consumers

Stuart Mitchell

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s move today to revise federal fuel economy standards will jeopardize investments in domestic auto manufacturing, disrupt efforts to onshore critical mineral and battery supply chains, and increase costs for American businesses and consumers.   “Rolling back federal fuel economy standards will raise transportation costs for businesses and consumers, deepening the affordability crisis already felt across the country,” said Zach Friedman, senior director for federal policy, at Ceres. “Strong standards do more than save money at the pump — they are a key driver of private…

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From cheese rolling to bagpiping: UK launches search for traditions that define our communities

Stuart Mitchell

Communities across the UK are invited to submit their most treasured traditions to a new inventory of living heritage. The UK-wide inventory will spark a national conversation about the crafts, customs and celebrations valued by communities, helping to safeguard them for future generations.  Living heritage encompasses practices passed down through generations – from tartan weaving and dry-stone walling to cèilidh dancing or Gloucestershire’s cheese-rolling and Eisteddfodau or Burn’s night suppers. It could also include traditions brought to the UK by immigrant communities, such as the Notting Hill Carnival and steel-drumming.…

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Hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, Sam Champion and Jesse Palmer, the Ad Council’s 71st Annual Public Service Award Dinner Raises Record-Breaking $10 Million

Stuart Mitchell

On Thursday, December 4, the Ad Council, America’s leading organization harnessing the power of communications for social impact, held its Annual Public Service Award Dinner. Commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell, was honored for his leadership in driving the league’s long-standing commitment to public service. Held at the Glasshouse in New York City, the event raised $10 million to support the nonprofit and its national social impact campaigns. The evening was hosted by Emmy®, Grammy®, Academy Award® and Tony® winner Whoopi Goldberg, WABC-TV and “Good Morning America” weather anchor, Sam…

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Uganda Secures Africa’s First Green Climate Fund Result-Based Payment

Stuart Mitchell

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a US$31 million results-based payment for Uganda in recognition of the country’s measurable success in reducing deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. The approval is a historic milestone for Uganda and Africa, being the first GCF results-based payment project on the continent. The funding follows the presentation of the project titled “Uganda REDD-plus Results-Based Payment for Emission Reductions (2016–2017)” at the forty-third GCF Board meeting held from 27 to 30 October 2025 in Songdo, Republic of Korea. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the…

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Triodos targets reduced emissions and financing of 275 energy transition projects by 2030

Stuart Mitchell

Following the COP30 climate in Brazil, which saw little progress on the integration of climate and nature targets, Triodos Bank today launches its first integrated Climate & Nature Strategy that turns ambition into immediate, measurable steps. It includes concrete targets to rapidly reduce emissions, accelerate the energy transition and scale-up high-integrity Nature-based Solutions. Following the COP30 climate in Brazil, which saw little progress on the integration of climate and nature targets, Triodos Bank today launches its first integrated Climate & Nature Strategy that turns ambition into immediate, measurable steps. It…

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