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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

GreenBiz

We know that animal agriculture is now recognized as a leading cause of global warming. According to Project Drawdown, eating a plant-based diet is "the most important contribution every individual can make to reversing global warming." In addition to contributing to almost 10 percent of the U.S.'s

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The Biggest Sustainability Stories of 2019 (and what to watch for in 2020)

Andrew Winston

A good indication is the accelerating pace corporate commitments to 100% renewable energy (through the group RE100 ), setting science-based targets (more than 740 companies now), and pursuing the most aggressive carbon reductions in order to hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Electric transportation is expanding.

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Brazilian Meat Giant JBS a Bigger Emitter Than Italy, Study Estimates

DeSmogBlog

Deforestation to create pastures and feed for livestock releases CO2; methane is emitted from animals and their manure; and fossil fuels are used to transport animals and power the globalized meat supply chain. Greenhouse gases are emitted throughout the process of producing livestock and poultry.

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What Is Carbon Accounting? Standards, Frameworks, Developments and Challenges

Green Business Bureau

Although this level was not defined by the convention, the aim was to allow ecosystems and society to adapt naturally to climate change, which means slowing global warming down. In addition, several states have their own more demanding legislation in place, such as California’s and Massachusetts’ Global Warming Solutions Act.

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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

AGreenLiving

We know that animal agriculture is now recognized as a leading cause of global warming. According to Project Drawdown, eating a plant-based diet is “the most important contribution every individual can make to reversing global warming.” In addition to contributing to almost 10 percent of the U.S.’s