Women are twice as likely to be interrupted while speaking as men. Such a disconnect can be attributed to the phenomenon of "mansplaining" and the assumption that a woman is unfamiliar with the subject is associated with unconscious prejudice and sexism. Women are also twice as likely to receive comments about their emotional state, and 1.5…
In the modern world, where sustainable development is an increasingly important aspect of corporate strategy, the first media platform for promoting ESG in Bulgaria, ESGnews.bg, announced in February the launch of its ESG awards "ESG AWARDS", for which companies can apply until May 31, 2024 The awards will not only honor companies that achieve results in the field of…
Acting Minister of Energy Vladimir Malinov announced the launch of a social climate plan. "The deadline for implementing the regulation is June 30, 2025. We now have a definition of energy poverty that was missing. There are commitments of three departments - the social ministry, the energy ministry and the regional ministry. The reassuring thing is that after the preparation of this social plan we have…
For many of us, getting to work means getting behind the wheel in traffic in the morning or jostling for a seat on public transport. But across Europe, more and more people are replacing cars and buses with bicycles. Cycling is great for your health and is a fantastic alternative to the carbon-intensive and flatulent…
Lithium is one of 34 critical raw materials listed by the EU under the Critical Raw Materials Act and a key component in the EU's drive to move away from fossil fuels and towards clean energy. The Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), recently adopted by the Council of the EU, paves the way for European industry to ensure 10% of the extracted,…
"Women's rights are the unfinished business of the 21st century. We need to bring people together, find ways to help young women get an education, get new skills, so they can develop their potential. If we remove all barriers, it will dramatically increase the GDP of all countries”. This was stated by the former Secretary of State of...
The Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway, was opened in 2008. The facility currently contains 1,25 million seed samples from almost every country in the world, Euronews reports. The two men who helped create the seed vault designed to preserve the world's agricultural diversity will be honored as laureates of the World Prize for…
Killer whales have attacked again in the Strait of Gibraltar, where they sank a yacht at the end of last week, reports Euronews. A 15-meter vessel was carrying two people in Moroccan waters when an unknown number of killer whales began crashing into it, the Spanish Maritime Rescue Service reported. After a warning was issued, the couple were rescued by a nearby…
According to the French government, the decarbonized nature of the country's electricity mix is an unmatched asset for attracting foreign investment. However, the reality is more complicated, writes Euractiv. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed 240 French and foreign business leaders earlier this week to Versailles for Choose France, the biggest annual promotional event for the French economy. This year, about a third…
Concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability are increasingly shaping the workplace and consumer behavior of Gen Z and Millennials. This is according to the results of a new study published by the global professional services company Deloitte, reports esgtoday.com. Over 40% of participants in each group reported that they had quit their jobs or planned to…
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