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Fighting deforestation should be a top priority for 2021, and here’s how it can be

GreenBiz

While the rate of annual deforestation slowed to about 25 million acres between 2015 and 2020, the trendlines in several regions — especially countries in Africa and South America — aren’t moving in the right direction. percent. . So far, 60 percent of the beef it sources is "deforestation-free," according to Aramark.

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How regulations can tear down the barriers faced by the cultivated meat industry

Business Green

That is the headline recommendation contained in a new report on the nascent cultivated meat sector from the British Standards Institution (BSI), titled The future of sustainable alternative proteins: cultivated meats which was published this week. It's that carbon footprint which feels ridiculous but is the reality of our global food system."

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The Life and Death of a Pioneering Environmental Justice Lawyer

DeSmogBlog

When fierce storms appear on the horizon, the children get especially anxious and the elderly worry, which has impacts on their health. Luke had high moral and ethical standards and he fit right into our community,” Swan said. Cole built his career as an environmental justice lawyer who empowered communities cast aside by America.

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Fighting deforestation should be a top priority for 2021, and here’s how it can be

AGreenLiving

While the rate of annual deforestation slowed to about 25 million acres between 2015 and 2020, the trendlines in several regions — especially countries in Africa and South America — aren’t moving in the right direction. percent. So far, 60 percent of the beef it sources is “deforestation-free,” according to Aramark.

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CoopCycle Federation: aiming for a bicycle courier co-op in every town

Low Impact

At Lowimpact we’re interested in helping to build a sustainable, democratic economy and strong communities. Claire: We’re in Chorlton in South Manchester. There’s interest in South America, and it’s all over Europe. They wanted to build an ethical alternative. They wanted to build an ethical alternative.

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