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How farmers and seaweed can help tackle ocean pollution

Business Green

Wastewater from overburdened urban septic systems and air pollution from burning fossil fuels contribute to nitrogen pollution, but often runoff of the synthetic fertilizers used in industrialized agriculture is the primary culprit. Between 1969 and 2019, global seaweed production increased to 35.8 million metric tons from 2.2

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Big Meat Unveils Battle Plans for COP28

DeSmogBlog

Animal agriculture is the largest emitter of methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide when measured over a 20 year period. Scientists say that unless swift action is taken, methane from agriculture alone will take us beyond a 1.5C Scoones explains that this can lead to unhelpful discussions.

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The Aftermath of Greenhouse Gases

Unsustainable

With all the changes that are happening rapidly to our environment and the very recent fires in Australia and floods in Asia, the so-called deception turned into reality. Then, there are also methane, nitrous oxide, and other industrial gasses, about which we seldom hear. Methane is a component of natural gas.

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'Passing the buck has to stop': UN warns current climate pledges set to drive 16 per cent increase in emissions by 2030

Business Green

The world is not remotely on track to limit global warming to 1.5C G20 countries have a critical role in driving action, the report notes, calculating that actions taken by these major economies alone could cap global warming at 1.7C, the lion's share of emissions reduction required to avoid catastrophic levels of warming.

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Carbon-negative snack company AKUA offers kelp jerky and pasta

AGreenLiving

Related: Eating seaweed could reduce cows’ methane production Why is kelp a good idea for food sustainability? For one, Harvard University has documented that kelp plays a significant role in reducing global warming. Today, 98% of all seaweed is sourced from Asia, while AKUA sources 100% of its kelp from U.S.-based

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Global Briefing: China tops three million EV sales in 2021

Business Green

Flanders moves to ban gas boilers, GFANZ launches new Asia-Pacific network, and New Zealand steps up efforts to tackle agricultural emissions. China tops EV market league table, as global demand continues to surge. GFANZ launches new Asia-Pacific Network. California unveils new Methane Accountability Program.

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COP26: Nations set out climate demands as crunch Glasgow talks step-up a gear

Business Green

US re-joins High Ambition Coalition, as snap analysis suggests commitments made in Glasgow could bring global warming trajectories down below 2C for the first time. warming pathway. if they aligned with a 1.5C

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