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Interpreting the environmental legislation changes to the classification of Persistent Organic Pollutants

Envirotec Magazine

As the recycling industry innovates to embrace its role as a key player in the UK’s journey towards a more sustainable society, new challenges continue to emerge. One challenge which EMR faces is how it handles a series of non-biodegradable chemicals found in some plastics which are categorised as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

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A tidal wave of new carbon emissions data soon will be upon us

GreenBiz

Climate TRACE (Tracking Real-Time Atmospheric Carbon Emissions) is a project to use satellite image processing, remote sensing technologies, machine learning and artificial intelligence to monitor worldwide human-made greenhouse gas emissions in real time. Faster private- and public-sector innovation to get emissions down should follow.

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How Phoenix Contact’s e-mobility infrastructure is shaping charging technology

Charged

The 99-year-old company offers creative solutions in the fields of connection technology, electronics and automation and is independent in its entrepreneurial and decision-making freedom. Phoenix Contact’s core business areas include device connectors, industrial components and electronics, and industry management and automation. .

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Tackling the energy transition with technology and talent

Smart Energy International

Reactive Technologies’ (part of Accenture’s Venture’s interest) Grid Sonar technology removes that risk. That’s just one way in which technology can empower DSOs to deliver the energy transition. But it’s not just a question of technology. 4 steps to ignite innovation. Interested in more content from Accenture?

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Environmental Masters Degrees from Vermont Law School

Green Market Oracle

Vermont Law School (VLS) offers three environmental masters degrees. A master's degree from VLS is different from other law degrees. Instead of studying theories about how policies work, VLS master's candidates learn the law and how to use it to effect change. MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY (MELP) Climate change.

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Get ready for the next wave of GMOs

GreenBiz

They were led by José Bové , a left-wing activist famous for his skirmishes with the law and his tremendous moustache. I thought about Bové this week as I read a new report on the next generation of genetic food technology. The techniques in the report make the processes that Bové opposed look clunky. No wonder people were angry.

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The State of Sustainable Agriculture

The Environmental Blog

There is a common misconception that sustainable agriculture is synonymous with organic agriculture. But in reality, sustainable agriculture can encompass a wide range of practices, both organic and non-organic. What do critics of”organic farming” say? Curiously, organic food achieves none of these benchmarks.”