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Biomass Energy: Pros and Cons Explained

Hydrogen Fuel News

As the quest for sustainable energy intensifies, biomass emerges as a pivotal player in the arena of renewable resources. This exploration into the realm of biomass energy untangles the complexities and delves into its multifaceted nature, uncovering the potential of plant-based and waste-derived materials as alternative sources of power.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Climate-Smart Agriculture

EDF + Business

Climate-Smart Agriculture Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide Download Guide Produced by EDF in collaboration with A broad range of companies within the food sector can use IRA-funded agricultural programs to support their climate goals. Sources: Deloitte Analysis, CDP The IRA adds ~$19.5 Key Takeaways IRA adds $4.95

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The world is obsessed with forests’ climate benefits. Here’s the problem.

Grist

It can provide a cool place to rest in the shade, a snack in the form of fruit, lumber to build a home, and cleaner air. But trees are increasingly being prized for one thing: their ability to capture carbon and counteract climate change. Indigenous peoples are getting pushed out of their lands because of carbon offset projects.

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Mapped: The Network of Powerful Agribusiness Groups Lobbying to Water Down the EU’s Sustainable Farming Targets

DeSmogBlog

In February 2021, German agribusiness giant BASF hosted a virtual wine tasting, a seemingly cozy affair swirling glasses of Portugal’s finest in front of a webcam debating the future of EU agricultural policies. Read more about the industry’s climate lobbying at DeSmog’s agribusiness database. Europe’s Green Deal.

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Farmland water “battery” storage and leak-detecting broadband cables among winners in Ofwat innovation competition

Envirotec Magazine

The initiative will work with farmers to create stores of water – both in soil “sponges” as well as lakes and ponds – that can be “re-charged” through wet weather, then drawn on through ever-more common dry seasons, to the benefit of either the farmers themselves, or local communities.

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Laying Down Our Markers

Elemental Excelerator

In order to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions and protect our planet, we will need to creatively redesign and reinvent our underlying energy, agriculture, water, mobility, and economic systems. 84% renewable energy by 2030. 100% clean energy by 2045 , as set out by SB-100. * * *. AGRICULTURE.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

Each of these individuals is playing the long game and is in a strong position to move their companies and industries into what could be a more hopeful period of reconciliation, recovery and repair. Most support science-based targets and sit on multiple boards, collaborations and advocacy groups to further industry-level sustainability goals.