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How using space tech helps humanity move toward a sustainable future today

The Environmental Blog

A National Forest Law prohibits lumbering in these areas adopted at the end of 2007. By providing high-quality satellite data, it will help clients optimize agricultural production: adopt variable rate application of inputs to preserve soil health and improve yields, cut energy, water, or fuel use, and many more.

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Ignoring nature was never going to work  

Business Green

It was 2007 when the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change was published by HM Treasury with the simple message that it is much cheaper to take action on climate change than not. This inspiring initiative encompasses a broad and rich variety of landscapes from the Derbyshire Peak District to the Cotswolds and the Trent lowlands.

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Pesticide Giant Criticised for ‘Greenwashing’ Partnership with French Influencer

DeSmogBlog

France is the second largest market in the EU for pesticides, which have been found to harm biodiversity , soil health and human health. The farmer claimed that accidental inhalation of a weedkiller Lasso, which was legal in France until 2007, had caused him chronic neurological problems.

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Recycling firm fined £20k following illegal export of household waste from Scotland

Envirotec Magazine

Saica Natur UK Limited pled guilty on 21 September 2021 at Airdrie Sheriff Court to transporting waste collected from households (code Y46) to China in contravention of Article 36(1) of the Waste Shipment Regulation (EC1013/2006) and Regulation 23 of the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007 (the Waste Shipment Regulations).

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

Natura, which issues a regular environmental profit-and-loss statement , went carbon-neutral in 2007 and became the first public B Corporation in 2014. Logan Green has cited growing up with Southern California traffic and carpooling as a student in Zimbabwe for inspiring the launch of Zimride in 2007. million acres the 4.4

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Review of Climate Policy Options

Low Carbon Prosperity

There are situations where subsides make sense; and not just because they are easier to pass into law than pricing mechanisms. While subsidies do make sense in specific instances, and they are easier to pass into law, caution should be exercised in their application. The change is required by law. have a catalytic converter.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

By 2007 , 82 businesses were certified by B Lab. Supplier codes of conduct are of special importance if your company sources products and services from countries with lax enforcement laws and policies, and poorer labor and human rights laws. Are, and how, are human rights and environmental laws enforced in your country?