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Introducing Planetary Variables: Soil Water Content, Land Surface Temperature, and Vegetation Biomass

Planet Pulse

Much of the work we have done to produce these feeds draws on the use of passive microwave sensors, which provide unique insight in measuring water content in soils and vegetation. We developed relationships with customers like the Dutch Water Authorities , who use Soil Water Content data to keep track of flooding threats.

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5 opportunities of a circular economy

GreenBiz

More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. Use of resources has tripled (automatic PDF download) since 1970 and could double again by 2050 if business continues as usual. Protect human health and biodiversity.

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Practitioner’s guide to conducting farm budget analyses for conservation

EDF + Business

Agricultural conservation practices like conservation tillage, cover crops and nutrient management provide many environmental benefits including improved water quality, reduced soil erosion, improved soil health and carbon sequestration. Download Report. remains relatively low, with no-till being used on 26.3%

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How companies can reduce nitrogen pollution and measure progress toward climate goals

EDF + Business

This has a huge impact on human and ecosystem health, and means farmers spent money on fertilizer — which is at a record high price — that crops didn’t use. The approach applies broadly across all crops in temperate climates, regardless of soil type or nitrogen source, including synthetic and organic nitrogen fertilizer.

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Event - Global Summit and Expo on Pollution Control

Green Market Oracle

Thia event offers well organized scientific program including keynote presentations, workshops and networking opportunities. The 7th Global Summit and Expo on Pollution Control will take place in Paris, France on December 03-04, 2019. This summit is subtitled: Advanced Technologies and Brilliance of New Era in Pollution Control.

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Sustainability Marketing: How To Reach Three Kinds of Customers Of Green Products and Services

Green Business Bureau

Poor neighborhoods have a right to local, healthy, organic food.”. “50 They might recycle and buy organic, but haven’t scrutinized their own lifestyles much. In 2020, the US health/sustainability market was $355 billion and growing 10% per year. Enjoy fresh veggies from our organic greenhouse all winter.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Climate-Smart Agriculture

EDF + Business

Climate-Smart Agriculture Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide Download Guide Produced by EDF in collaboration with A broad range of companies within the food sector can use IRA-funded agricultural programs to support their climate goals. Key Takeaways IRA adds $4.95 Sources: Deloitte Analysis, P.L.