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The Outlaw Ocean Project Exposes China’s Use Of Forced Uyghur Labour To Supply UK Seafood Industry

DeSmogBlog

Britain is facing calls to impose import controls on China after an investigation revealed that supermarkets are sourcing seafood from companies exploiting forced labour by minority Uyghurs. With its domestic fishing industry in long-term decline , the UK imports more than 80 percent of its seafood.

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The Uncertain Future of Gas Exports on Louisiana’s Vanishing Coastline

DeSmogBlog

The power lines had been replaced four times in the past two decades. “It Entire sections of wetlands are being filled in and paved over to build LNG export terminals, which will ship fracked gas to Europe and Asia. Department of Energy (DOE) revises its review process. I had a house right over here. Hiatt said.

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Online Event - VERGE Energy Conference

Green Market Oracle

VERGE Energy Conference (VERGE 20) will take place on October 26-30, 2020. This online event can be attended from anywhere, The central theme at VERGE 20 will focus on how energy systems can be decarbonized, decentralized, digitized and democratized.

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Price and provenance: Does the UK have an appetite for eco-labels on food?

Business Green

The British market for plant-based food is already one of the largest in Europe, with some estimates expecting meat-free sales to exceed £1.1bn in 2024, up from £582m in 2014. Eating sustainably needn't cost a fortune and lots of people making small changes to their diet can make a big difference for our planet.".