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Swedish EV maker declares intent to develop “a truly climate neutral car by 2030”

Envirotec Magazine

Questions around the long-term carbon-storage capacity of forests and soils remain, as a forest might be logged, devastated by fire or altered by climate change. They need to be given the right tools to make informed and ethical decisions. In 2030 we want to present a car that does not.” This makes things very clear.

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The story in the soil: Meet the start-up trying to pioneer a UK market for biochar CO2 removals

Business Green

The UK start-up manufactures biochar from woody biomass waste and compost for use as an agricultural soil enhancer, and hopes to sell the CO2 sequestered from the process in the form of credible and "ethical" offsets. It is a catalyst for helping to restore natural balances," explains Casely.

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What Jeremy Leggett did next: The British solar pioneer turning his hand to 'ethically profitable' rewilding

Business Green

Highlands Rewilding's plan is to turn the two estates into biodiverse carbon sinks through "ethically profitable land management", with the close involvement of the local communities, with hopes of then expanding the model to further lands across the region. And so, with proceeds from the sale of Solarcentury, he ploughed £3.3m

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CowCredits: Mootral aims to cut cattle burps through carbon offset offer

Business Green

At present, such supplements come at an additional cost for farmers, and so in order to encourage their uptake more widely, Mootral wants to provide its cattle feed at zero cost to farmers, with funding instead generated through the sale of carbon offsets that it has dubbed 'CowCredits'. As such, the company is seeking a further $2.5m

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A beginners’ guide to farmers’ markets: Part 1

Low Impact

Why farmers’ markets are good for shopping ethically. By contrast, farmers’ markets have greater transparency and a much shorter chain between food production and consumer, making them a more ethical choice for shoppers. Yet, at present, this is not the case. They aim to make ethical the new normal.

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How to start a community garden: Part 3

Low Impact

The ethics and principles of permaculture may help provide a blueprint for garden design. You should also build up a clear picture of the type, pH, and characteristics of the site’s soil. For a list of companies offering soil testing, or for more information on soil in your area, the Soil Association is a good source of information.

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Food preservation methods to make the most of seasonal produce: Part 1

Low Impact

The way we eat has a profound effect on how eco-friendly, ethical, and sustainable our lives can be. Whether we grow our own, or buy ethically from local food producers, these age-old techniques can help us transition to a better future for ourselves, our families, and the planet. They aim to make ethical the new normal.

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