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Norway Farmed Salmon Industry Accused of “Food Colonialism” in New Report

DeSmogBlog

Producers in Norway, the world’s top supplier of farmed salmon, are pushing up to four million people in West Africa into food insecurity and depriving them of critical nutrients, according to a new report. percent of seafood produced by the global aquaculture industry.

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How Fishmeal Factories Put Food Out of Reach for Communities in The Gambia

DeSmogBlog

Since the arrival of the fishmeal factories, he said, the price of sardinella had tripled, while a study by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that the wholesale price of bonga has increased fourfold. Future Prospects The problems that fishmeal factories cause are seen throughout West Africa.

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New Food Index Reveals ‘High Risk’ Meat & Fish Stocks Worth $152bn inc McDonalds, KFC Suppliers

AFN Sustainable Protein

Lerøy Seafood Group ASA. Grieg Seafood ASA. China Shengmu Organic Milk Ltd. RCL Foods Ltd/South Africa. South Africa. Overall Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index ranking. Company Legal Name. Market Cap ($bn). Final Score. . Marine Harvest ASA. Bakkafrost P/F. Faroe Islands. Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd.

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New Food Index Reveals ‘High Risk’ Meat & Fish Stocks Worth $152bn inc McDonalds, KFC Suppliers

AFN Sustainable Protein

Lerøy Seafood Group ASA. Grieg Seafood ASA. China Shengmu Organic Milk Ltd. RCL Foods Ltd/South Africa. South Africa. Overall Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index ranking. Company Legal Name. Market Cap ($bn). Final Score. . Marine Harvest ASA. Bakkafrost P/F. Faroe Islands. Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd.

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Eco-innovations tackling food waste at every level

AGreenLiving

While we can be more vigilant at home by making a meal plan, only buying foods we need, making use of scraps and focusing on proper storage so foods last longer, larger organizations with substantial impacts are stepping up to reduce consumption and focus on smarter acquisition of foods.

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? It’s only a carbon credit if it’s from the CRCF region #186

Climate Tech VC

The CRCF’s impact will be felt through the EU’s broader climate and sustainability goals, including its net zero targets, the Industrial Carbon Management Strategy , and the Green Claims Directive that will ban organizations from making net zero claims unless they can provide robust evidence.

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25 badass women shaping climate action in 2021

GreenBiz

When it comes to those shaping the corporate climate movement — either from within companies or as part of NGOs and policy organizations that recognize the critical role businesses must play in addressing the climate emergency — I’m grateful to say it’s becoming easier to find women with a seat at the decision-making table.