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Investors are betting billions on carbontech. Will it pay off?

Grist

But as more pilot tests begin, and amid growing urgency to take action on climate change, investors are increasingly placing their bets on so-called “carbontech.” Yet acceptance is growing among investors and policy experts as climate studies grow more grim. Last year, the U.N. degrees Celsius (2.7

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Reducing Food System Emissions, One Bite At A Time

Energy Innovation

Energy Innovation partners with the independent nonprofit Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) to provide climate and energy research updates. A full list of AGCI’s updates covering recent climate change and clean energy pathways research is available online at [link]. kilometers) traveled by the US driver.

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Carbon-negative snack company AKUA offers kelp jerky and pasta

AGreenLiving

That made me think, ‘Wow, what if we could create a line of meat alternative products from one of the most sustainable sources of food on the planet?’ Related: Eating seaweed could reduce cows’ methane production Why is kelp a good idea for food sustainability? Kelp is also appealing because of its nutritional value.

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Investigation: How the Meat Industry is Climate-Washing its Polluting Business Model

DeSmogBlog

In February last year, the head of a leading global meat industry body gave a “pep talk” to his colleagues at an Australian agriculture conference. The Climate Impact of Meat. As a leading global food company, we recognize the importance of reducing our environmental impact to combat climate change,” it told DeSmog.

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Can animal-based agriculture ever be truly sustainable?

Business Green

It outlines effective management plans for manure and for poultry litter, both of which can be significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, such as methane and nitrous oxide.

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Sustainable Catering: Small Business Guide

Green Business Bureau

Food waste is a huge emitter of methane, a planet-warming greenhouse gas, and takes up a large portion of municipal landfills. The meat packing industry is one of the leading contributors to climate change due to the enormous amount of emissions it produces. Use Eco-Friendly Tableware. Reduce Water Waste.