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Applying science and healthcare principles to soil wellness can help our planet

GreenBiz

Applying science and healthcare principles to soil wellness can help our planet. Thu, 08/27/2020 - 01:00. These same principles of human healthcare, and these same scientific and technological advances, are starting to be applied to soil — our most important asset for securing our food supply. Soil at the center .

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Applying science and healthcare principles to soil wellness can help our planet

AGreenLiving

Applying science and healthcare principles to soil wellness can help our planet Poornima Param… Thu, 08/27/2020 – 01:00 Basic human health principles tell us that we should diagnose before we treat and that we should test before we diagnose. And now we have the tools to investigate.

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'Farming is going to have to change': NFU President Minette Batters on net zero, changing diets, and Brexit

Business Green

Over the past two years the Wiltshire farmer, who is set to stand for another two-year term in the NFU's upcoming 2020 elections, has been deeply engaged in the debate about what the net zero transition means for British farmers, land-use, and diets. Meat alternatives and plant-based proteins.

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Investigation: How the Meat Industry is Climate-Washing its Polluting Business Model

DeSmogBlog

In 2020, the company ran a large-scale campaign across TV, radio, newspapers, and billboards, insisting that its pigs were “more climate-friendly than you think.” In a video released in 2020, Vion’s CEO Ronald Lotgerink stated that “in 2050, we have to feed 10 billion mouths. All those people have the right to safe, quality food.”.

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A plant-based recovery? The Vegetarian Butcher's Hugo Verkuil on shifting diets during a pandemic

Business Green

Unilever recently set out its plan to significantly expand its plant-based range, with a view to securing €1bn in annual sales from alternative meat and dairy products within the next seven years. This year there has been quite a big shift," Verkuil says.

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What do Americans think about fake meat products?

AGreenLiving

After all, the way we choose to grow produce affects waterways, soil and air, which in turn, affects each of us. When it comes to raising animals for meat, the stakes are even higher. Some have already been around for decades, while new alternatives are consistently hitting the market. Piplsay Images via Shutterstock.

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How Big Meat Worked to Rebrand in 2024 — Using Disinformation

DeSmogBlog

Disinformation Trend #1: Meat Is Natural One of the more popular PR messages regarding meat in 2024 was that animal products are healthier and more natural compared to ultra processed plant-based meat alternatives. This messaging is not new.