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Big Ag Influence Over UN Food Systems Summit Criticised by Green Farming Advocates

DeSmogBlog

Agriculture’s role in fuelling the climate and biodiversity crisis has become increasingly apparent in recent years. JBS , the world’s second-largest food company, also shared its plan to support regenerative agriculture practices, which are said to improve soil health and biodiversity.

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Biomass Energy: Pros and Cons Explained

Hydrogen Fuel News

Gasification Gasification involves subjecting biomass to high temperatures in an environment with controlled oxygen, which converts the material into a mixture of gases including hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and methane, collectively known as syngas. Equally important is the consideration of air quality.

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Reasons for cautious hope in a sea of gloom

GreenBiz

In looking across the broad array of business, environmental, social, technological and political topics that cross my screen and engage me in daily conversation, there is a temptation to allocate a growing share of mind for pessimism. Mon, 07/19/2021 - 02:00. Innovation marches forward.

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Reasons for cautious hope in a sea of gloom

AGreenLiving

Yosie Mon, 07/19/2021 – 02:00 In looking across the broad array of business, environmental, social, technological and political topics that cross my screen and engage me in daily conversation, there is a temptation to allocate a growing share of mind for pessimism.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

With this in mind, the Green Business Bureau has developed a more thorough evaluation of a company’s environmental, social, and governance credentials, to build even better businesses. With over 500 initiatives to choose from – compared to B Labs 250 – GBB raises the bar in sustainability certification.

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Time to muck in: Soils must take centre-stage in farming policy, study argues

Business Green

Growing evidence of the myriad benefits well-maintained soils can deliver by combating climate change, alleviating flooding, boosting crop yields, and supporting biodiversity, has been highlighted in a new Royal Society report today, which argues the UK now stands at a "critical moment" for the future of the country's soil health.

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Charting Planet’s Second Decade

Planet Pulse

We had a simple theory of change: you can’t manage what you don’t measure, and the Earth was not being measured nearly fast enough to address a wide array of global challenges. Governments track security risks, and respond to disasters like floods and wildfires. or “what is the carbon and biodiversity value of this land?”