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Why Nature?s Path went ?regenerative organic?

GreenBiz

Canadian cereal and snack company Nature’s Path — the largest organic breakfast and snack company in North America — hopes to get more agricultural organizations focused on the nuances of those adjectives. . As part of the program, farms are required to measure levels of Soil Organic Carbon, Soil Organic Matter and Aggregate Stability.

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Engie Looking for More US Clean Energy Acquisitions: North America CEO

GreenTechMedia

where the company plans to ramp up its investments into grid-scale batteries, hybrid renewables projects and offshore wind, says North America chief Gwenaelle Avice-Huet. ” said Avice-Huet, who moved from France to Texas a year ago to oversee Engie’s 6,300-person North America division. ” No new U.S.

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General Mills, Danone pilots provide proof for regenerative agriculture success

GreenBiz

"We really don’t have a great understanding of what happens when farmers make these transitions to regenerative systems," said Steven Rosenzweig, senior soil scientist at General Mills. The company took baseline samples in 2019 of the birds, insects and soil carbon levels at each farm and plans to come back each year to see progress.

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How Ocean Spray cranberries became America’s '100 percent sustainable' crop

GreenBiz

The crop is one of only three native cultivated fruits in North America. The berry grows best in boggy, water-soaked soil that can’t be used for many other crops. The water in natural land supports the cranberry bog and in return, the cranberry bog enriches the soil that supports outside land.". Pull Quote.

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Flash Drought Hotspots: Southwestern United States

Planet Pulse

To call this swath of North America home is to accommodate water’s ebbs and flows; to live with one eye on reservoir levels and the other scanning the horizon for clouds. Studies show that 42% of the soil moisture deficit during this period can be attributed to climate change. And the outlook offers little reassurance.

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Sponsored Content: Non-contact radar to support the end user

Envirotec Magazine

These events’ aftermath can bring substantial financial losses – including damage to property and pollution of waters, soils, and ecological systems. Projections suggest this number will continue to rise, particularly in North America, Central Asia, and Africa.

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Strategic Roadmaps for SBTi Forest, Land, & Agriculture Targets

EDF + Business

For beef and dairy commodities, methane is the leading GHG in both the regions examined in this report, North America and Europe, but also globally. Climate-smart agriculture practices, protective measures for soil health, and reduced fuel and energy use are all recommended solutions across the crop commodities.