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These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health

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These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health. On the recent World Food Day, the clarion call was clearer than ever: We must fix our food systems to improve human health, drive economic growth and save the planet from environmental collapse. In 2019, 690 million people or 8.9 Oliver Camp.

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5 reasons Home Depot and Lowe’s must weed out toxic weed killers

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The analysis summarizes human health and environmental impacts associated with over 50 weed killers offered by one or both retailers online and in their stores. Human health. Consumers are increasingly aware of the health risks associated with common products. Reputational risk. While the U.S. Financial risk.

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Let?s get together: Intel?s 2030 commitments include ?shared? climate and social goals

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Simply stated, they are: Revolutionize health and safety with technology. Here is a summary of what falls under each of them, all integrally linked with Intel’s high-level strategic agenda: Revolutionize health and safety with technology. Make technology fully inclusive and expand digital readiness. Corporate Strategy. Technology.

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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

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And, if you want to consult those lists in their entirety, here are the links: 2016 , 2017 , 2018 and 2019. Holly Beale (2019). HY William Chan (2019). Alexandra Criscuolo (2019). Alison Humphrey (formerly Larkins) (2019). Without further ado, here’s what’s up with members of past GreenBiz 30 Under 30 cohorts.

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This summer, consider sustainable seafood

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Yet as a consumer, I’ve found it too daunting to evaluate whether the seafood at my restaurants or supermarkets are truly sustainable and ethical. . In 2019, a study from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future had a surprising finding. Hopefully, they help bring a better catch to your plate this summer. The smaller, the better.

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Is the golf industry doing enough to combat climate change?

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These things are absolutely vital to the health and wellbeing of future generations, so we all need to do our best to make things better.". According to the National Golf Foundation 2019 Industry Report , there are about 15,000 golf facilities and 24 million golfers.

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Inside Beautycounter’s quest to transform its mica supply chain

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What’s been less chronicled is the arduous journey companies go through to clean up their mica supply chain, including the often-grueling work it takes to trace the mineral from its source all the way to products, then make the necessary changes to ensure it meets a company’s ethical and performance standards. On the ground.

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