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Indonesian researchers develop geothermal-made fertilizer using waste silica

ThinkGeoEnergy

The research team from the Centre of Geothermal Research at the Faculty of Engineering at UGM consisted of Dr. Pri Utami, a geothermal geology expert, Dr. Ronny Martien, a nano biotechnology expert, Dr. Wiratni, a bioprocess engineering expert, and Dr. Ngadisih, a soil and water conservation expert. was also part of the project.

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Business Lobby Reaches Record High at UN Biodiversity Talks

DeSmogBlog

Agro-chemical and biotechnology groups – such as Syngenta, BASF and their lobby group Croplife – enjoyed privileged access to negotiations in Colombia, coming in as part of country delegations with Brazil, Mexico, Switzerland and Canada. Their delegates increased by 40 percent and 24 percent respectively since COP15.

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How farmers and seaweed can help tackle ocean pollution

Business Green

Just ask Luis Lombana, CEO of Ficosterra , a Spanish marine biotechnology company that makes fertilisers from an unexpected source: seaweed. Asia dominates the market with 97.4 The birth of what is essentially a new industry (outside of Asia anyway) doesn't happen overnight, and investors don't always have a lot of patience.

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Meat, Dairy and Pesticide Lobbyists Return in High Numbers to Climate Summit

DeSmogBlog

Pesticides and fertilisers – much of which are used to support the growth of crops for industrial animal agriculture – are often derived from fossil fuels and have had major negative impacts on biodiversity , soil and water health.

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