Greenwashing
Climate & Environment • 50m
It's a term that's come to the fore in recent years, as the urgency of the climate crisis becomes increasingly apparent. "Greenwashing" is a troubling phenomenon in which companies which brand themselves as 'sustainable' - in hopes of attracting green investment - continue to cause massive pollution. For the corporations responsible for a vast proportion of global emissions, just what lies behind the promises of climate action?
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