Planet Pulse

MAY 17, 2021

Can carbon farming provide a sustainable way to make agriculture truly green? At the same time, there is growing pressure on agriculture to adopt more sustainable farming practices. Examples of carbon farming methods include minimal or no plowing of fields, rotating crops, and planting cover crops.

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Grist

AUGUST 3, 2021

Producing metal by growing plants, or phytomining, has long been tipped as an alternative, environmentally-sustainable way to reshape – if not replace – the mining industry. Over time, they suck the soil dry of metals like nickel, zinc, cobalt, and even gold. One example is soil abundant in tropical regions that typically contain 0.5

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Business Green

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Motorsport governing body FIA unveils plans for F1 cars to use greener fuel in next five years, as it sets sights on becoming net zero carbon by 2030. We are delighted by the momentum on sustainable fuels which perfectly aligns with our plan to be net zero carbon as a sport by 2030," he said. by the end of the century.

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Planet Pulse

MAY 4, 2021

Planet has joined the newly formed European Carbon+ Farming Coalition to accelerate progress toward European Green Deal carbon neutrality goals. Earth observation data is a powerful tool for monitoring and assigning value to these natural resources in order to edge closer to carbon neutrality.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Under its current carbon emissions reduction trajectory, the fashion industry is projected to miss the 1.5 Digital technologies are opening up new ways for us to consume fashion without the waste or carbon footprint… . Going beyond neutrality, companies can embrace regenerative practices and the social benefits of a circular economy.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Regenerative Agriculture Often accompanied with: carbon storage, no till, crop rotation With host country the UAE spearheading a new “Regenerative Landscapes” project in close partnership with the likes of Pepsico, Nestlé and fertilizer giant Yara, the term “ regenerative agriculture ” is likely to be a hot topic at COP28.

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Grist

MAY 10, 2024

But trees are increasingly being prized for one thing: their ability to capture carbon and counteract climate change. Indigenous peoples are getting pushed out of their lands because of carbon offset projects. Native grasslands are getting turned into forests, even though grasslands themselves are huge, overlooked reservoirs of carbon.

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Low Impact

AUGUST 15, 2021

Many local people are furious at the damage done to their forests by logging corporations ripping out whole trees with Star-Wars machinery that first churns up and then compacts the soil. Burning wood for energy emits more carbon on a per-unit-of-energy basis than burning coal. Carbon Debt. Firewood is the new meat.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Veteran sustainable food and farming experts welcomed the strategy as one that just might have a genuine shot at transforming the agriculture sector and result in better public health, contribute to ending the vertiginous decline of biodiversity, and lower greenhouse gas pollution. Arbitrary Targets Are Not The Solution’.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

As part of its global low carbon programme the beer company is exploring new techniques to curb emissions from 10 of its Yorkshire barley farms. This trial is very much about ensuring we create a sustainable long term supply chain that benefits farmers, the planet and biodiversity.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021. These 20 C-suite executives have steered their companies forward through much disruption, providing inspiration for the possibilities of advancing sustainability, social responsibility and circular business models — sometimes all at once. Elsa Wenzel. Mon, 01/11/2021 - 02:15.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Swiss firm bolsters its science-based targets with plans to become carbon neutral, and then carbon positive by 2030. But yesterday the firm announced plans to go further, by offsetting its residual direct business emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, before becoming 'carbon positive' by 2030.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Since then, leading industry associations and agrochemical companies have used their lobbying might to push back against core European measures aiming to lead the transition to a more sustainable way of farming. The European Biodiversity strategy, which is another core plank of the Green Deal, includes similar goals. Credit: Pixabay.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 12, 2022

The voluntary carbon offset market is rocketing, with the Ecosystem Marketplace reporting an annual market value of ~$1 billion in 2021, which was an all-time high. This can make things difficult for business leaders like you, looking to reduce their carbon footprint through purchasing offsets. The rules of carbon offsetting.

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Andrew Winston

JANUARY 14, 2020

In my annual review of big themes in sustainability and business — in other words, how companies manage environmental and social issues and opportunities — I’ve always included a changing climate as a big story. With that broad context, let’s look at 8 fascinating developments in sustainability from 2019. degrees Celsius.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 19, 2024

As the quest for sustainable energy intensifies, biomass emerges as a pivotal player in the arena of renewable resources. As we seek alternatives to fossil fuels, biomass holds significant potential due to its sustainability. Biomass energy harnesses organic matter, including wood, agricultural crops, and waste by-products, as fuel.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The band has created a portfolio of carbon removal solutions to account for the emissions they cannot directly cut, including support for Climeworks direct air capture technology. Supporting them with our carbon dioxide removal service takes us one step closer to our vision of inspiring one billion people to remove CO2 from the air.".

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

If your business is working to become a more sustainable company, that requires you to look at what products you buy and bring into the workspace. This article includes several eco-friendly office products and supplies that will lower your carbon footprint. What a cool way to show off your company name and commitment to sustainability!

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Business Green

AUGUST 23, 2022

The UK's first certification scheme for buildings and organisations looking to reach net zero emissions has been launched by Natural Carbon Solutions (NCS). With regards to its offsetting protocol, it highlighted that while offsetting is an essential component when reaching carbon neutrality, "not all carbon offset credits are equal".

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Business Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The strategy foregrounds the importance of "regenerative agriculture" practices, which prioritise improving soil health and maintaining and restoring diverse ecosystems, aiming to counter the habitat destruction caused by deforestation and other damaging practices frequently linked to global agricultural supply chains.

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Business Green

APRIL 24, 2020

Although it's likely that many consumers and businesses across the food supply chain would pay for better quality and sustainability, in many regions this is impossible to do at scale. Indigo Carbon streamlines the ability of farms to tap into the market for carbon offsets. A huge appetite among farmers.

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Business Green

APRIL 15, 2021

Apple has launched a "first-of-its-kind" $200m forestry fund aimed at removing "at least" one million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, promising to scale and support projects that sequester CO2, improve biodiversity and adhere to "strict environmental and social standards".

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Business Green

MAY 12, 2022

Forage-based diets that limit cows' methane-rich burps and better soil management to boost grass growth are all part of a new plan by Ben & Jerry's to cut greenhouse gas emissions to half the industry average by 2024.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The top 2020 trends in sustainability, according to GreenBiz readers. At GreenBiz, we’ve been reporting on the world of sustainable business for over two decades, but this year has been unlike any other. We named eight of the biggest players in the space so sustainability professionals know what and who to watch out for.

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Business Green

MARCH 22, 2023

In addition, when making claims about 'carbon neutrality' companies would need to be transparent about what part of the claim concerns their own operations, and what part relies on buying offsets. The proposals also include requirements covering the integrity of offsets themselves and the accounting rules that govern them.

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AFN Sustainable Protein

JULY 25, 2019

Its researchers proudly brandished a 96-page “synthesis” of its World Resources Report: Creating A Sustainable Food Future. The CFS, Herren’s institute, has by the way recently published its own report into how to feed the world sustainably. . Back in Katowice, the World Resources Institute (WRI) did its best to “tell it like it is.”

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Business Green

MAY 11, 2021

Could Denmark deliver a carbon neutral farming sector by 2050? Whether you have a stake in Denmark's farming sector or not, the findings of the technical report, entitled A Pathway to Carbon Neutral Agriculture in Denmark , are significant. This carbon sequestration potential would cover the majority of the projected 4.4

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E8 Cleantech Angels

APRIL 30, 2020

By planting varied crops, by not tilling, and by actually encouraging wild plant and animal life, she believes that we can restore the land to its natural balance while sequestering carbon. Join us for a discussion of innovation in agriculture and advocacy facilitated by Climate Solutions' Gregg Small.

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Business Green

APRIL 1, 2022

The tech giant has lifted the lid on its efforts to soak up more carbon than it emits. Microsoft is one of those companies we write about a lot at GreenBiz , as it has often been at the forefront of sustainability. million metric tons and collected carbon emissions data from 87 percent of its suppliers.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Animal agriculture is the largest emitter of methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide when measured over a 20 year period. Rodgers defends meat-eating as sustainable and has spoken against measures to curb its consumption in rich countries.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Sustainability Careers. The field of sustainability in business offers many career paths, including roles in corporate, consulting, government and entrepreneurship. Some roles are very specialized and may require a degree or certification in a specific sustainability field. So how do you pursue a career in sustainability?

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Business Green

AUGUST 3, 2021

Oxfam warns many net zero goals rely too heavily on forestation to offset carbon emissions, providing a potential threat to agricultural land. Too many companies and governments are hiding behind the smokescreen of net zero to continue dirty business-as-usual activities," he said. "A

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Heathrow Airport today announced it has achieved 'carbon neutral' status for its infrastructure, making it one of the world's first aviation hubs to achieve the sustainability landmark, following £100m of investment in energy efficiency measures and renewable energy. The firm also committed a further £1.8m

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AGreenLiving

MAY 4, 2021

Aether takes carbon dioxide pollution in the atmosphere and turns it into beautiful, precious stones. For example, reckless diamond mining in Angola has led to deforestation , soil erosion and forced relocation of residents. As carbon atoms align into crystalline form, the diamonds grow one fractal at a time.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

Our members continue to amaze us with their commitment to sustainability and their innovative green and social responsibility initiatives. We’ve selected six members who stood out, created great greener businesses and demonstrated their commitment to sustainability with tangible actions and results! Operating in most major U.S.

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Climate Tech VC

DECEMBER 18, 2023

🔑 Climate tech startups hit key milestones - including but not limited to - Fervo’s FOAK enhanced geothermal project operational in Nevada, Brimstone’s third-party approval of its carbon-negative cement, and Heirloom’s first commercial DAC plant.  Key market supply and demand indicators ended the year down.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The student housing buildings also incorporate sustainable design features in line with the university’s pledge to transition the Clear Water Bay campus to carbon-neutral operations.

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