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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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Ocean-based sequestration heats ups

GreenBiz

You can download the entire report here. And a newer option, soil carbon, also is generating investment from multiple corporate sectors. Yet another natural sink absorbs about as much carbon dioxide as our planet’s soils and forests combined: the world’s coastal and ocean waters. Ocean-based sequestration heats ups.

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Ocean-based sequestration heats up

GreenBiz

You can download the entire report here. And a newer option, soil carbon, also is generating investment from multiple corporate sectors. Yet another natural sink absorbs about as much carbon dioxide as our planet’s soils and forests combined: the world’s coastal and ocean waters. Ocean-based sequestration heats up.

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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. percent gets recycled and used again.

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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

The approach applies broadly across all crops in temperate climates, regardless of soil type or nitrogen source, including synthetic and organic nitrogen fertilizer. To get started with N balance, download the implementation guide today at edf.org/n-balance.

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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.