Business Green

MAY 14, 2021

After all, oft-cited data suggests that the impact of a company's supply chain is as much as 80 per cent of its overall greenhouse gas emissions footprint - and an even higher percentage of its impact on biodiversity and nature. Danone and others are funding farmer education programs related to sustainable agriculture.

Innovation 76

Innovation Carbon Biotechnology Recycled materials 76

Grist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Given all that nastiness, scientists have long been on a quest to reduce agriculture’s dependence on fertilizers by giving cereal crops their own nitrogen-fixing powers. And with the rise of gene-editing technology over the past few decades, that quest has been making progress.

Soil 77

Soil Biotechnology Agriculture Climate change 77

Business Green

AUGUST 16, 2021

The production of genetically-modified foods can be controversial, but it can also offer benefits for increasing yields and easing pressure on land, water and biodiversity. I'm a sociologist based at a research group at the University of Reading looking at the future of agriculture.

Biotechnology 91

Biotechnology Patents Agriculture Biodiversity 91

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

“Biodiversity loss can have significant direct human health impacts if ecosystem services are no longer adequate to meet social needs. Loss in biodiversity may limit discovery of potential treatments for many diseases and health problems.” ” – Biodiversity and Health , WHO.

Packaging 78

Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

GreenBiz

JUNE 22, 2020

Ballen, who recently took on her new role at Indigo Ag, says her time working in the food and beverage sector shed light on "just how important agriculture is to a sustainable future and the climate change battle.". — environmental organization, the Natural Resources Defense Council. . Meg Wilcox. Charlotte Bande, 29.

Sustainability 109

Sustainability Carbon-neutral Waste Waste 109