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Ecumenical Greens: the rise in centrist environmental politics

Business Green

When you think of Green Parties, no matter the country you're in, you instinctively associate them with left-wing politics. This typically manifests itself in the form of left-wing, anti-capitalist economic policies. The label of ‘watermelons' captures the essence of this; green on the outside but, red really on the inside.

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The American chestnut tree is coming back. Who is it for?

Grist

For years, controversy has swirled around the ethics of using novel biotechnology for species conservation. His relatives participated in political acts such as the occupation of Wounded Knee by Indigenous people from across the U.S., (Transgenic organisms contain DNA from other species.)

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How farmers and seaweed can help tackle ocean pollution

Business Green

Farmers as a group don't typically embrace change. Just ask Luis Lombana, CEO of Ficosterra , a Spanish marine biotechnology company that makes fertilisers from an unexpected source: seaweed. You hear a lot about climate change and CO2, but not about nitrogen.". But you just don't hear a lot about it," Lapointe said.

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The 2020 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

Ballen, who recently took on her new role at Indigo Ag, says her time working in the food and beverage sector shed light on "just how important agriculture is to a sustainable future and the climate change battle.". — Senior Sustainability Consultant — Climate Strategy Lead, Quantis International; San Diego. Meg Wilcox.

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Meet the climate expert running to be the first female scientist in the Senate

Grist

If she pulled it off, she would be the first female scientist ever elected to the chamber, not to mention the first senator with expertise in climate change. “We We need science in politics,” she told Grist, echoing her campaign ad. Ben-David said that most Wyomingites believe in climate change.

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