Grist

JANUARY 26, 2025

By using monitoring data from 200 study sites between 1990 and 2020, the research demonstrates how the Arctics boreal forests, wetlands, and tundra are being transformed by rapid warming. Anna Virkkala, the lead author of the study, said: There is a load of carbon in the Arctic soils. Its close to half of the Earths soil carbon pool.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Thu, 09/17/2020 - 01:30. Two years ago, Tate & Lyle began enrolling corn suppliers in a sustainability program focused on emissions reductions, soil wellness and water conservation. 4 percent improvement in the "soil conditioning" index, which is an indicator of how well soil can absorb carbon dioxide. Heather Clancy.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2020

CIRIA, the Construction Industry Research and Information Association has commissioned a new research project that aims to produce concise, up to date, interactive guidance on the whole surplus soil management process from ‘cradle to grave’, with Stantec appointed as the project research contractor.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 15, 2020

Mon, 06/15/2020 - 00:15. Aside from this specific effort, Cargill is a founding member of the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium, which seeks to create a national marketplace by 2020. "We It’s "on track" to eliminate deforestation related to commercial palm concessions in its "third-party supply chain" by the end of 2020. .

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GreenBiz

JULY 9, 2020

Thu, 07/09/2020 - 01:30. The ashes are mixed with soil at the base, along with a memorial marker. One possible option is a cost-sharing model, in which Handsome Brook would share some investment or investigate participation in grant programs that support soil health and water quality improvement projects, Wharton said.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 23, 2021

Close to $2 billion will have been invested in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) between the fourth quarter of 2020 and the middle of this year, estimates David Ceaser, lead agronomist at Agritecture , an indoor ag consulting firm based in Brooklyn. It runs May 25-26 and is free to attend.). The momentum here is very clear.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 01:30. 1 , AGCO is sowing the seeds for a global refresh of its mission — including electrified farm machinery, autonomous field robots that swarm through fields and smart tractor retrofits that provide farmers with insights into metrics such as the organic matter in their soil. Heather Clancy. Sponsored Article.

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GreenBiz

JULY 30, 2020

Thu, 07/30/2020 - 02:00. Our soil, our trees and our water eventually connect to the ocean that surrounds Hawaii. The mix of rain, quality soil, sunshine and elevation on the island creates the perfect environment for farming coffee beans. At Hala Tree, we focus on two key areas: our soil and our trees. . Jean Orlowski.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

Industry specialists working on contaminated land are being urged to use the new British Standard BS 10176 for soil sampling. Good soil VOC data begins with good sampling practices. Concerns raised over reliability of old-style VOC testing.

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Grist

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Later, when the Aroostook Band of Micmacs took over the site’s ownership, they found its soil was rife with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, cancer-causing compounds that are so difficult to break down they’re commonly known as “forever chemicals.”.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2021

In April, Bloomberg reported that "a third of endemic species on land and half in the sea will become extinct if greenhouse gas emissions are not reined in," and WWF's 2020 Living Planet Index , which measures the population sizes of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles, found a 68 percent decline in animal biodiversity since 1970.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Limited recycling resources means that much of this waste is either sent to landfill where materials leak lead and zinc into the soil, or incineration where 3 tonnes of CO2 are produced per one tonne of rubber incinerated. Since starting collections in 2020, Velorim has collected more than 150,000 tyres and 150,000 inner tubes for recycling.

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GreenBiz

MAY 29, 2020

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 01:30. The answer lies in agricultural soils. These methods will store carbon in soils, earning FedEx carbon offsets. A major corporation is helping farmers earn much-needed revenue by drawing down carbon and increasing soil fertility. Take the case of a farmer spreading manure to build soil carbon.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The World Biogas Summit 2020 will open on 6 October with a keynote address by the Rt. The Summit will also discuss how the industry can contribute to achieving Net Zero, help restore soil health and underpin city projects for low carbon urban development. Hon John Gummer, Lord Deben, Chairman of the UK Committee on Climate Change.

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GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2020

Mon, 07/27/2020 - 02:11. It has invested in such programs as the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund , which helps farmers adopt soil health and water conservation practices. For example, she said, "Look at soil health practices. So, soil health practices provide water quality benefits. Joel Makower.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Nie and her colleagues focused on three different kinds of shifts or changes in the cycle: first, a trend, such as a decrease in water in a groundwater reservoir; second, a shift in seasonality, like the typical growing season starting earlier in the year, or an earlier snowmelt; and third a change in extreme events, like 100-year floods happening (..)

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Thu, 09/17/2020 - 13:15. Members collaborate by tackling systemic barriers to adoption of good farming practices, developing and implementing cutting-edge pilot projects that substantiate the water, air and soil benefits of sustainable agricultural practices and pave the way for broader change in the agricultural system.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 6, 2020

Sat, 06/06/2020 - 02:00. Copyright 2020 William J. soy, wheat, and corn farmers use cover crops, and only 25 percent have adopted crop rotation and conservation tillage practices, even though the country is losing more than 10 billion tons of soil each year as well as more than $50 billion in social and environmental benefits.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 01:00. This week, in advance of World Soil Day — Dec. The inclusion of biodiversity is part of Textile Exchange's Climate+ strategy, which focuses on urgent climate action and recognizes that soil health, water and biodiversity will play a key role in this transition. Science Based Targets Network, 2020.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) published statistics on 7 December detailing household waste collected across all local authorities during 2020, as well as waste landfilled and incinerated in Scotland in 2020. 2020 data reflects a continued downward trajectory since 2011 in Scotland’s household waste carbon impact.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The airline industry has committed to curbing emissions growth to zero by the end of 2020. The International Civil Aviation Organization anticipates that in 2020, global international aviation emissions will be 70 percent greater than in 2005. Healthier soils can result in healthier crops and ultimately healthier people.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Mon, 12/07/2020 - 01:45. Selling the reef credits funds investments in more efficient fertilizer practices such as matching the application to the needs of specific crops and removing compact soil to decrease excess runoff, according to GreenCollar. HSBC invests in world’s first ‘reef credit’ system. Jesse Klein.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

1 With agriculture estimated to have been the source of 48% of the UK’s methane emissions in 2020 – an increase of 1.3% The AD process also produces an organic biofertiliser and soil conditioner, called digestate. Benefit #5: Soil health AD offers significant benefits in terms of soil health. What’s in it for farmers?

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GreenBiz

MAY 27, 2021

Moreover, it has led to the mass production of commodity crops and the proliferation of unsustainable practices — such as clear cutting to expand production, intensive livestock production, environmental contamination through pesticide and fertilizer use, soil degradation and more.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 10, 2020

Wed, 06/10/2020 - 01:00. When production is reduced, farmers may use more chemicals in the growing process, which harms the soil and water sources, further degrading the planet and human health. Paying farmers a living wage is essential to ensuring sustainable coffee production. Dean Cycon.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 01:30. The idea that we only have 60 years of top soil left if we continue to degrade our soil is scary. We will need to regenerate our soil if we want to be a lasting business," she said. . Inside the world’s first VR circular fashion summit: 4 key takeaways. Lilian Liu.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 00:02. One example of an organization with which BCG already works is Indigo Ag, the company behind the Terraton Initiative, an effort to draw down 1 trillion tons of atmospheric CO2 through regenerative agriculture and soil wellness initiatives. Heather Clancy.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Mon, 12/07/2020 - 02:00. Almost one-third of the money that Nestlé intends to invest will be dedicated to cultivating regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health and reduce dependence on synthetic fertilizer across 500,000-plus farms from which Nestlé sources ingredients. behind net-zero plan. Heather Clancy.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 7, 2020

Fri, 08/07/2020 - 00:30. As scientists learn more about the role of other factors, such as carbon in the soil , it is increasingly clear that planting the right kind of trees matters as much as the number. Planting tiny urban forests can boost biodiversity and fight climate change. Alex Thornton.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 15, 2023

Julia Hanmer, BSBI Chief Executive, says: “ Plant Atlas 2020 presents a powerful and concerning insight into the changing distributions of our wild plants. Sitka Spruce has shown the most significant increase in range of any species recorded for Plant Atlas 2020.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Tue, 11/24/2020 - 01:30. But then the environmental realities came into sharper focus: air, soil, and water pollution and greenhouse gases at the smokestack. You say old coal plant, I say new green hydrogen facility. Lincoln Bleveans. Environmental hotspots. Or maybe reminders of a simpler time.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 19, 2020

Fri, 06/19/2020 - 02:45. The program collects information about soil health, biodiversity and ecosystem function, which is related to water cycle, mineral cycle, energy flow and community dynamics. Timberland invests in regenerative leather ranches. Deonna Anderson.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Mon, 11/02/2020 - 01:30. In the spring of 2020, many small farms across the U.S. America is hungrier than ever for sustainable food systems. Can we build them? . found themselves in a bittersweet predicament. This increased access to capital could help scale the market.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 16, 2020

Tue, 06/16/2020 - 00:30. If we want to have a healthy planet long into the future, we must also look after nature: forests, soil biodiversity and water ecosystems," he said. "In Unilever unveils climate and nature fund worth more than $1 billion. Cecilia Keating. Unilever has announced it will invest €1 billion (about $1.12

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 23, 2020

This kick off event will take place on August 26 & 27, 2020. MEET THE MENTORS The most exciting feature of the 2020 International Climate Action Challenge is our mentors! This initiative will help you jump-start your environmental or community initiative in 90 days. You can meet the mentors and connect with fellow challengers.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

NASA’s Perseverance rover , launched in July 2020, landed on Mars on 18 February. The Mars 2020 mission is part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program. The mission will collect and store a set of rock and soil samples that could be returned to Earth in the future.

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Solar Power World

JANUARY 15, 2020

A partnership between White Oak Pastures and Silicon Ranch will encourage regenerative practices on solar farms.

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