The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Innovative waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies offer a promising solution to this challenge, transforming how urban centers handle waste and generate energy. Waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies represent a critical advancement in this journey, offering innovative methods to convert waste into valuable energy resources.

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

The future of the fashion industry requires innovative circular systems. Agricultural waste from food crops either is traditionally left to rot or is burned, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. A sheep consumes a lot of biomass left over from food production, basically agricultural stubble. Nicole Pamani.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Shooting for the moon: 3 radical innovations to remove atmospheric CO2. The nonprofit organization plans to do this by accelerating Earth’s carbonate-silicate cycle, in which volcanic rock is weathered by rain and creates a chemical reaction that sequesters CO2 from the air. Tali Zuckerman. Tue, 11/10/2020 - 01:00.

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Greentown Labs

AUGUST 17, 2022

The food and agriculture industry, responsible for 19 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, is ripe for climatetech innovations that reduce waste and emissions and restore healthy ecosystems. Regenerative Agriculture. Check out all of our startups that are developing agricultural solutions here !

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Planet Pulse

JULY 19, 2022

We’re happy to announce that we have completed a successful pilot program with Organic Valley , a national organic food brand and independent cooperative of small family farms, to utilize satellite technology to efficiently measure pasture health on dairy farms. Forward-looking Statements.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Harnessing geothermal energy at an agricultural park in the Anju District in the City of Suining in Sichuan Province, China has started operations has provided an economic value of 270 million yuan, leading to an increase in enterprise income, the income of the general population, and high-quality agricultural development.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The inaugural Net Zero Pioneers Report showcases 50 of the UK's most innovative and impactful businesses and organisations working across 10 key sectors towards on building a net zero future.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By Marc McElhinney For today’s modern farmer, sustainability is at the heart of agricultural best practice. 1 With agriculture estimated to have been the source of 48% of the UK’s methane emissions in 2020 – an increase of 1.3% The AD process also produces an organic biofertiliser and soil conditioner, called digestate.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The US agricultural technology giant is preparing a range of new cleantech innovations that promise to curb the carbon footprint of food production. Without the benefit of their favorite search engine, I'm certain many readers would be hard-pressed to name the largest, pure-play agricultural equipment company in the world.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year between 2030 and 2050. Farmers’ Suicides in India Climate change-induced droughts and unpredictable weather patterns have severely impacted agriculture in India.

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Business Green

APRIL 15, 2021

How Organic Valley is leading a growing trend designed to tackle Scope 3 emissions. Agriculture sustainability improvements have long-term positive outcomes both for the planet and the farmer's wallet, but the upstart costs can be a preventative obstacle. This isn't the first sustainability innovation from Organic Valley.

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EDF + Business

APRIL 18, 2023

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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Planet Pulse

AUGUST 26, 2019

elazowski founded SatAgro : a precision agriculture company that monitors a quarter million hectares of large scale crops in Poland. “At We are now a significant player in Poland’s digital agriculture industry, and are always striving to innovate.”. elazowski says. “We SatAgro was founded in 2014, when ?elazowski

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Photo by Italo Melo from Pexels: [link] Poultry farming is an agricultural practice that involves the rearing of domesticated birds, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, primarily for meat or eggs. The use of innovative techniques and technologies like precision feeding and climate-controlled poultry houses help streamline operations.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 30, 2020

The future of organic coffee: Building a network of support for regenerative agriculture Jean Orlowski Thu, 07/30/2020 – 02:00 Nearly a decade ago, as we took in the lush plant life, clean air and warm sunshine surrounding us during a vacation in Hawaii, my wife, Danielle, and I knew a life shift was happening.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Tackling these multiple challenges and threats requires coordinated action from the public sector, private sector, NGOs, civil society, innovators and actors throughout the food value chain. All comments expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organizations. To reach a 1.5

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Elemental Excelerator

MARCH 10, 2022

As we recruit for Elemental’s Cohort 11, we spoke with each of our Directors of Innovation about what they’re looking to fund this year, what motivates them in their work, and much more. What’s one thing about climate innovation that you wish more people knew? That there’s hope! Mitch at a farm that’s using agroforestry.

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Planet Pulse

MARCH 14, 2024

Agricultural supply chains are facing growing climate and economic disruptions, but we can create a more secure and sustainable world by speeding R&D cycles and optimizing seed supply. With our analysis-ready Planet Fusion data, Bayer’s Product Supply organization has enabled field operations teams to manage the season with confidence.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 21, 2020

The consumer during COVID has been willing to explore the fastest way to secure healthy, fresh food in their home," said Anne Greven , head of food and ag innovation at Rabobank, which highlighted the rise of farm-to-consumer channels in its latest trends report. My point isn’t to question the value of organic methods. I get this.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 12, 2021

Their mission is to work with JPMorgan Chase’s existing commercial relationship specialists to accelerate the flow of capital available to organizations that can play a role in decarbonizing other companies and industries. That includes both existing clients, as well as new ones that could benefit from focused new financial innovations. "We

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GreenBiz

APRIL 9, 2021

As the population grows, we may see more demand for this land to be used for agriculture, parks and real estate. Currently, five golf organizations have joined: the United States Golf Association (USGA); Waste Management Phoenix Open; The International Golf Federation; World Minigolf Federation; and Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

A joint collaborative project funded through Innovate UK and Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme aims to test and demonstrate the effectiveness of digital technology as a means of remotely monitoring wildlife diversity in a farming context. The work will be completed on a dairy and arable farm in Dorset.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 4, 2020

It's a symbiotic relationship," said Chris Ferzli, director of global corporate affairs and communications for Ocean Spray, the well-known agricultural co-operative, which generates annual revenue of about $2 billion. The verification applies to Ocean Spray's agriculture program and operations for three years. Food & Agriculture.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Anthony Finbow of Eagle Genomics – a firm working at the intersection of biology, data science and bioinformatics – explains, and relates how this knowledge provides a more solid underpinning for sustainable agricultural innovation. Over-reliance on nitrogen fertilizers is leading to the collapse of soil biodiversity.

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Solar Industry

AUGUST 28, 2023

Department of Agriculture (USDA) , Great Plains Institute (GPI) and Big River Farms are collaborating on Solar Farmland Access for Emerging Farmers demonstration projects. This pilot project is researching how solar energy development can be increased while also preserving agricultural land. Solar , the U.S.

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Greentown Labs

JUNE 21, 2023

Seventeen startups joined our community Q2 2023, working on innovations ranging from smart sensors for wind turbines, to energy-efficient air conditioning, to a combo of water desalination and carbon capture. Global Algae Innovations grows algae that capture CO 2 from the atmosphere to produce protein and oil for food and industrial use.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 23, 2021

Add in desalination, agriculture and wastewater management, and water stands to become one of the world’s biggest capital-growth opportunities.". Ecolab focuses on research, technology and innovation when it comes to water investments. For example, 72 percent of water usage in the world goes to agriculture.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

Despite wastewater treatment works reducing the concentration of human faecal organisms, the continuous discharge of treated effluent into rivers, seas and lakes remains a source of high levels of these organisms. However, it does not look at agricultural runoff from livestock, wild animals, or septic tanks.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 15, 2021

Organic Valley loans dairy farmers funds for renewable energy Jesse Klein Thu, 04/15/2021 – 00:45 Agriculture sustainability improvements have long-term positive outcomes both for the planet and the farmer’s wallet, but the upstart costs can be a preventative obstacle. And not all lenders are comfortable lending for solar.”

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Through the lens of environmental stewardship and innovation, this journey will dissect the layers of organic materials that form the backbone of biomass energy, venturing beyond the surface to examine the environmental, economic, and social narratives that intertwine with the fabric of this energy form.

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Business Green

JULY 8, 2022

US-based Regrow reveals how it is working with global food giants to help push regenerative agricultural practices into the mainstream. Now it's time for regenerative agriculture to take over and become the default way farmers grow their crops. That's where Regrow Agriculture comes in. The pilots have been done.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

The South Wales-based plant’s commissioning marks the next phase of the innovative VAMOS (Value Added Materials from Organic Waste Sugars) project, set up to examine the feasibility of innovative resource recovery techniques to use municipal waste as a raw material feedstock for the circular and bio-based economy.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Electric tractors, agribots and regenerative agriculture Heather Clancy Thu, 12/17/2020 – 01:30 Without the benefit of their favorite search engine, I’m certain many readers would be hard-pressed to name the largest, pure-play agricultural equipment company in the world. With new CEO Eric Hansotia poised to step up Jan.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 26, 2021

The new Sanya Farm Lab is a four-story exhibition space that provides 4,000 square meters of space for education, play and innovative ideas. It is located in Nanfan High Tech District of Sanya, the southernmost city on tropical Hainan Island, an area transitioning into a scientific and agricultural research hub. More here:Â .

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Now, a wave of technology innovation and funding from an eclectic group of companies ranging from Google’s parent Alphabet, to the Seed2Growth fund linked to Lukas Walton (grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton), to Cargill and Chevron Ventures (both focused on fish-feed ventures) is changing the tide again. Pull Quote.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The emphasis on geothermal energy and agricultural policies is striking, eliciting positive reactions from the geothermal and related sectors. The document sets targets to increase the agricultural production of Türkiye, which so happens to also have a weatlh of geothermal resources. ” Kestelli further said. .”

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Low Impact

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Small scale, diverse and organic producers cannot meet these criteria, even though collectively they are producing large quantities of high quality food that much of public want. The post 12 reasons why industrial-scale agriculture is driving environmental destruction appeared first on Lowimpact.org.

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