Grist

OCTOBER 9, 2019

As they walled off rivers and created dry islands from what was previously soggy marsh, they discovered incredibly rich soil. No one foresaw that this very bounty — soil rich with organic material — would, over time, become a curse of sorts. DWR measures the CO2 and methane emissions from the wetlands it created on Sherman Island.

Soil 89

Soil Methane Carbon Organic 89

DeSmogBlog

APRIL 26, 2023

Methane, a greenhouse gas which is belched out in high volumes by cattle, has been identified by the UN and world leaders as the quickest route to cut global heating. It underplays climate impacts, stating that “research has shown that cows do not produce as much methane gas as was once believed”.

Carbon-neutral 98

Carbon-neutral Methane Agriculture Fossil fuels 98

Better Ventures

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Some of you may recall the boom-and-bust cycle of clean tech from 2006–2011. Aclima (Series B | $67M | $160M): hyperlocal air quality and greenhouse gas measurement to reduce emissions and protect public health. Developed a remote Carbon Index to quantify soil organic carbon as a tool to help verify soil-based carbon offsets.

Building Energy Monitoring 59

Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor 59

DeSmogBlog

JULY 18, 2021

The UN describes the health and environmental implications of consuming animal products as “complex” and works to ensure that low-income groups have access to animal-based foods but argues that other, wealthier populations need to eat less of them. Vion, NAMI and ELV did not respond to DeSmog’s requests to comment on this story.

Pollution 98

Pollution Agriculture Carbon-negative Climate change 98

Mr. Sustainability

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Soil degradation. Lab-grown meat dramatically cuts back on carbon emissions , methane emissions, water consumption and land use. Maybe however the best argument is not climate-change, animal suffering, health or low costs. The beauty of this type of agriculture, is that it does not require soil. Deforestation. Absolutely.

Solar Energy Monitor 78

Solar Energy Monitor Organic Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 78

Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Sierra has been ranking the environmental performance of colleges since 2006. This coming November, ASU is planting 1,000 native trees in its carbon sink forest (which now includes a climate tower, replete with weather- and soil-measuring equipment). The past year saw another solar installation and a new wind power project go online.

Cooling 52

Cooling Carbon-neutral Carbon-negative Waste 52

DeSmogBlog

APRIL 22, 2021

Those levels are more than 400 times the protective health limits designated by the U.S. Furthermore, he added, the facility is subject to annual audits by the Railroad Commission, the Texas Department of State Health Services, clients, and other groups, and also “more frequent surprise audits.”

Waste 98

Waste Waste Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 98