Flora

1/ Climate change is real, and now is the time to take action. That's why Flora raised a $9M seed round from @Lux_Capital @CorrelationVC @climatecap @gokulr to build the first technology-driven sustainable e-commerce platform and provide greater access to sustainable products.

Governor Gavin Newsom's signature, could set a precedent by requiring large corporations making at least $1 billion annually to disclose their carbon emissions, including those from supply chains. insideclimatenews.org/news/15092023/…

Historically redlined neighborhoods in the United States, often predominantly Black and low-income, are experiencing significantly higher temperatures compared to wealthier, predominantly white areas. insideclimatenews.org/news/18092023/…

🌱Here is this week's climate wrap-up:

🌱 Google Maps is expanding its environmental insights with three new tools - Solar API to assess rooftop solar potential, Air Quality API providing localized air pollution data, and Pollen API tracking allergen levels. Source: ecowatch.com/google-maps-so…

🌱 Small island nations disproportionately threatened by climate change will bring a landmark legal case against major emitting countries to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in September. Source: theguardian.com/environment/20…

Here are the climate higlights of the previous week: 🌱 To combat textile waste in fast fashion, France introduced a $173 million, 5-year clothing repair program. It encourages consumers to repair their old clothes, fostering a circular economy. Source: happyeconews.com/frances-clothi…

India cuts emissions by 33% in 14 years via renewables & expanded forests. 🌍🌱 euronews.com/green/2023/08/…

Scientists discover new ecosystem under East Pacific Rise undersea volcano. 🌋🔬 ecowatch.com/hydrodermal-ve…

Here are the climate highlights around the world: Maui wildfires claim 99+ lives, Lahaina resort town devastated, 1,000 buildings lost. 🔥😢 reuters.com/world/us/hawai…