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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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Innovative Foods: a guide to responsible investment in cell-cultured meat and seafood

EDF + Business

The emerging cell-cultured meat and seafood market has seen sustained growth in the last few years as companies seek out new opportunities for reducing their environmental impact, while providing nutritious food for growing populations. Advocate for programs that maximize the net societal benefits of cell-cultured meat and seafood products.

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Should companies invest in cell-cultured meat and seafood? Here’s what they need to know.

EDF + Business

Cell-cultured meat and seafood products are emerging as another potential means of food production. Companies are touting alternative meat and seafood products as more environmentally friendly and healthier alternatives to conventional meat. Just by continuing food production the way we have been, the planet will likely warm by 1.5

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How the world's largest seafood companies can help tackle climate change

Business Green

Seafood firms can reduce their impact on climate and the oceans - and in doing so can ensure they have a long-term thriving business that delivers healthy and sustainable seafood to millions, writes Nigel Topping, UN High Level Champion for Climate Action at COP26. Seafood is big business and demand is going up.

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How a Blue New Deal charts a course for a sustainable sea change

GreenBiz

"When we talk about the blue economy, we're talking about sectors that are sustainable and that maintain the health of the ocean that support our economies and communities, both human and wild," said Helvarg. Can ocean and coastal health become part of a "new deal" — green, blue or any other hue? Coastal Health. Social Justice.

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Top 8 Sustainable Fishing Practices: Small Business Sustainability Guide

Green Business Bureau

Today’s common fishing practices are unsustainable and with the number of seafood eaters growing across the world, our seafood supply is readily depleting. This can leave a lasting impact on the health of our oceans as well as communities who rely on fishing for stability. Bottom trawl). Reduce Fossil Fuel Use.

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Researchers find nuclear fingerprints in sea turtle shells

Grist

He added that contamination amounts were so small that it’s doubtful the animals experienced health impacts. “If PCBs are synthetic organic chemicals that are long-lasting in the environment and can be harmful to human health. Between 1946 and 1958, the Marshall Islands were the site of 67 U.S.

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