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Episode 221: Mapping biodiversity, repair and the circular economy

GreenBiz

Episode 221: Mapping biodiversity, repair and the circular economy. L et's get together: Intel's 2030 commitments include "shared" climate and social goals. Esri and the science of corporate biodiversity (20:45). TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky on what goes into a life cycle assessment for reusable packaging. Heather Clancy.

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Harnessing the power of tech on the path to net zero

Business Green

Partner Insight: Vodafone's Nicki Lyons shares key insights from the recent Vodafone Business UK Customer Sustainability Summit on how businesses can harness technology to reach their decarbonisation goals Climate change has the potential to seriously disrupt our lives. Plus, today's ethics-conscious consumers won't accept inaction.

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Scientists Condemn Last Minute Push to Overturn EU Nature Law

DeSmogBlog

In Europe we are in a critical biodiversity situation, which climate change is accelerating,” Daniel Hering, professor of aquatic ecology at the University of Duisburg-Essen, told DeSmog. Without such an ambitious legislation, it will not be possible to bend the curve of declining biodiversity.”

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And the winner of Copernicus Masters Planet’s Challenge is… NetCarbon!

Planet Pulse

The winning startup wi ll receive a generous Planet data package worth 125k EUR, technical and business coaching, as well as an opportunity to travel to San Francisco to pitch their idea during Planet’s annual Explore Conference. . Winning the Planet Challenge is a real game-changer!

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Environment Bill: Government backs amendments to 'halt decline in species abundance by 2030'

Business Green

Defra confirms wave of amendments designed to strengthen biodiversity targets, curb water pollution, and safeguard independence of Office of Environment Protection. The government has today announced a wave of amendments to its long-awaited Environment Bill, including a new landmark target to "halt the decline in species abundance by 2030".

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What’s the difference between net-zero and carbon-neutral policies?

Renewable Energy World

Other offsetting projects enhance biodiversity, improve soil quality, food production or rainwater absorption. Food production benefits are relevant, too, given that crop failure is a significant negative impact of climate change, devastating communities and forcing migration.

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

DeSmogBlog

BASF’s wine tasting is just one example of many such pandemic-style lobbying efforts by the European agriculture industry since the EU has attempted to pass sweeping new policies to combat climate change through measures included in its “Green Deal,” first presented in December 2019. Meet the Industry Trade Groups.