DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As he drove toward Barataria Bay, he saw in the distance what looked like black plastic garbage bags littering the road. Losing land at an alarming rate , Louisiana is one of the states most threatened by the impacts of climate change in the U.S. But as he drove closer his curiosity turned to horror.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

These critics worry whether the ships doing this mining will dump back into the sea the huge amounts of toxic-waste and sediments produced by grinding up and pumping the rocks to the surface, impacting larger fish further up the food chain such as tunas and contaminating the global seafood supply chain. .

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Business Green

JANUARY 29, 2020

Rising interest in plant-based diets has been spurred by a surge in consumer interest in healthy eating and growing public concern over agriculture's climate impact. But some campaigners believe the public debate on greener diets has been too focused on meat and dairy, allowing the seafood industry to swim on in the shadows.

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Green Living Guy

JUNE 7, 2022

Microplastics are a pathway for pathogens on land to reach the ocean. It can lead to consequences for human and wildlife health, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study, published today in the journal Scientific Reports, is the first to connect microplastics in the ocean with land-based pathogens.

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Green Living Guy

APRIL 12, 2021

The delicate balance upholding all life on Earth is in danger, and to prevent the worse from befalling all living creatures, there’s the need for major changes. Some of these changes will even affect our choice of food because as more people become conscious of the effects of human activity on the planet, they’ll begin asking more questions.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 26, 2022

Our food supply chain has a high carbon footprint contributing to climate change. Food systems produce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Tip #3 – Provide reusable dishware : Eliminate paper plates, cups, and plastic utensils for employees who are dining in.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 10, 2021

With the topic of sustainability in every headline these days, many people are feeling guilt, shame, frustration or irritation at the constant pressure to go vegan or eliminate every scrap of plastic from their lives. The truth is that even small changes make a big impact. Fishing is responsible for around half of all ocean pollution.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 25, 2021

They also have the most potential to drive changes for a more sustainable future. The food retail industry has remained behind in adapting to the realities of doing business in the era of climate change and rapidly changing consumer preferences. While many countries have enacted plastic bag bans, the U.S.

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DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Where the Tickfaw River leads into Lake Maurepas in South Louisiana, a coffin containing a plastic skeleton is fastened to pilings rising out of the water. Similar language is used by other the banks encouraging investments by those concerned about climate change. Water Moccasin in the wetlands next to Lake Maurepas.

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Climate Tech VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

🥩 Pacifico Biolabs , a Berlin, Germany-based alternative seafood technology company, raised $3m in Pre-Seed funding from FoodLabs, Simon Capital, Exceptional Ventures, and Sprout and About Ventures.   Plastic producers knew recycling wasn’t economical for years… but lied about it.

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

Climate change is the most significant global threat we face today. The Fundamentals of Circular Packaging (Workshop): An increase in consumer awareness, corporate engagement and regulatory action has led more companies to set ambitious goals to reduce and reimagine their use of plastics and packaging.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wasted little time raising the stakes in her nation’s fight against climate change after handily winning re-election in October. Drawing on that mandate, Ardern declared a "climate emergency" and set the wheels in motion for New Zealand’s public sector to become carbon neutral by 2025.

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