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Thai Union and Tesco pledge to clean up tuna supply chains as demand surges

Business Green

Thai Union has committed to implementing 100 per cent monitoring of its tuna supply chain by 2025, while Tesco pledged to make all its tuna MSC-certified by 2025. The firm said it is to work with conversation non-profit The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to implement 100 per cent 'on-the-water' monitoring of its vast tuna supply chain by 2025.

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? CTVC’s guide to NYCW #163

Climate Tech VC

In the news this week, $7T for fossil fuel subsidies, the summer brings more tropical storms, and Equinor opens the world’s largest floating wind farm… to power oil drilling. for Northvolt to build energy storage, $100M for direct lithium extraction, and $60M for heat batteries. Thanks for reading!

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How the digital wave is contributing to the rise of sustainable fisheries

AGreenLiving

Despite higher demand for seafood and fish, world reserves have not kept up, and aquaculture is becoming more common as a result. Aquaculture uses techniques of breeding marine species in all types of water environments as a means to supplement seafood demand. “It actually takes between 2.5

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Why investors are putting biodiversity on the balance sheet

AGreenLiving

Until very recently, investor demands regarding environmental impact largely have focused on the climate crisis and greenhouse gas emissions. Thai Union, known for household tuna brands such as Chicken of the Sea and John West, has partnered with The Nature Conservancy on the monitoring effort.

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Critics Question the Climate Crisis Benefits of Deep Seabed Mining

DeSmogBlog

While commercial mining of the deep seafloor is not yet happening, momentum is building and the world is now seriously entertaining the possibility. It announced plans to submit an application for commercial extraction on behalf of its sponsored entity, the company NORI, as early as 2023.

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Price and provenance: Does the UK have an appetite for eco-labels on food?

Business Green

Business interest in plant-based food is growing, but many consumers are still in the dark over the environmental sustainability of their eating habits. Meanwhile, businesses are themselves grappling how to drive sustainable behaviour change. There can be little doubt diets are steadily changing in the UK.

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Rising groundwater levels are threatening clean air and water across the country

Grist

Most often, climate change is associated with a decrease in groundwater, fueled by worsening drought and evaporative demand. As groundwater in West Oakland continues to rise, scientists and activists warn that more contamination will spread, and the risk of hazardous substances seeping into homes, schools, and businesses will grow.