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Royal Appointment Shines Light on Disability Advocacy

Stuart Mitchell

Capability Scotland have welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh as their new royal patron, continuing their longstanding connection with the Royal Family. The Duchess of Edinburgh’s appointment comes as a significant moment for the charity, which has been at the forefront of supporting disabled people for over 75 years. The announcement aligns with the International Day of People with Disabilities, a fitting moment to highlight their commitment to empowering disabled people and promoting inclusivity. Capability Scootland say: Former Royal Patron, the late Prince Philip, supported us for over…

PepsiCo Foundation and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announce million dollar partnership to expand workforce training

Stuart Mitchell

The PepsiCo Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at expanding restaurant and hospitality job-readiness training to new cities across the United States to help build a future workforce. This collaboration will empower people from all backgrounds to pursue jobs in the restaurant industry, providing them with the skills necessary to start and build a restaurant industry career. The PepsiCo Foundation awarded NRAEF $1 million dollars to expand the Restaurant Ready program aimed at training employees and providing career services…

At major IEA conference, decision-makers from tech, energy and government underscore AI’s implications for energy security and transitions

Stuart Mitchell

IEA Executive Director emphasises ‘there is no AI without energy – specifically electricity’ at event involving 300 participants, including tech & energy leaders and government ministers Leading figures from governments, the energy sector, the tech industry and civil society gathered this week for the first major international meeting of its kind addressing the deepening links between energy and artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology rapidly develops and uptake soars. The IEA’s Global Conference on Energy & AI on 4 and 5 December featured a high-level roundtable focused on building strategic…

We talk fossil fuel advertising with alderman Robert Barker the man behind The Hague’s groundbreaking ban

Stuart Mitchell

On September 13 last year, in a groundbreaking move that received huge international coverage, The Hague, Netherlands, became the first city globally to legally ban advertisements for fossil fuels. This legislation marks a significant milestone in the fight against climate change, addressing the powerful role of advertising in shaping public perception and consumer habits. There are implications here for ethical marketing, climate change and the face of advertising worldwide. As this is such a big deal we’re going to look into the ban, the background to it and add in…

Finland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm underway

Stuart Mitchell

The work is already in full swing in Korsnäs off the west coast of Finland where one of the most significant industrial projects in the country is in progress. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and to enhance Finland’s energy self-sufficiency, more electricity from renewable sources is needed. “Wind power, being a crucial energy source for decarbonisation, makes the Korsnäs project a vital contributor to this transition,” says Klaus Nissen, Project Director at Vattenfall. “Once completed, it will produce fossil-free electricity for over two million apartments or 350,000 electrically heated…