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

Envirotec Magazine

With droughts affecting the UK for much of last summer, the project, from Westcountry Rivers Trust and South West Water, will not only contribute to better hydrated wetlands, woodlands and fields, but can help farms manage water demand through dry weather, as well as boost aquatic biodiversity.

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Baby Steps to Digital Water

Varuna

The water utility industry has an opportunity to improve its infrastructure to meet the demands of climate change and customer needs. Water utilities must become smart enough that a plumber will be able to know what pipe or fitting needs to be changed before s/he comes to the client’s home so s/he'll be ready to serve.

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We need fresh thinking about the role of digital technologies in our food system

Business Green

In the UK, supermarket shelves have been stripped bare, foodbanks have faced unprecedented demand and producers are now calling for a 'land army' to prevent fields of crops from going to waste. It has also led to significant declines in biodiversity and soil health. This can lead to huge amounts of food waste.

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What if Latin America Built a Shared Satellite Data Center?

Planet Pulse

Others, it’s reaching across government agencies to find connection points so they can pool resources and jointly invest in a satellite data center for their mapping and monitoring projects. The program’s approach serves as a testament to the power of cooperation and the importance of leveraging shared resources and knowledge.

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

Green Business Bureau

Certification is shown to attract and engage top talent, increase credibility and build trust, slash costs, meet the demands of a consumer majority, and protect a company’s mission in the long term. The minimum wage is not enough to meet the basic needs of employees – to cover housing, energy, food, and childcare costs.

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Sustainable Food Management Checklist: Getting Started Guide for the Office Cafeteria

Green Business Bureau

Our food supply chain uses an excessive amount of land leading to biodiversity loss. Our food supply chain demands an extravagant amount of energy. Energy and food are intrinsically linked together. Fossil fuels are demanded throughout the entire food supply chain and consume 30% of the world’s available energy.

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COP26 Climate Summit: From fossil fuels to forests - 10 things we learned in Glasgow

Business Green

And it sees countries back a "phase down" of unabated coal power, after a dramatic 11th hour intervention from India on the conference floor saw the initial "phase out" phrasing weakened. Polluters have been put on notice. temperature target stands tall.