DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 28, 2025

Unlike other feedback systems designed to drive immediate response think of the life-saving equipment in intensive care units, or even a cars fuel gauge the tools we use to monitor climate resilience and risk are dangerously, and indefensibly, outdated. Imagine applying that principle to improve climate resilience. This isnt theoretical.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 1, 2022

World Health Day – April 7th. The World Health Organization estimates that over 13 million deaths are due to avoidable environmental causes which includes the climate crisis. There are several ways you can support World Health Day such as: Share your favorite healthy meal recipes or bring healthy snacks to share with coworkers.

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Planet Pulse

AUGUST 2, 2021

How a Multi-Stakeholder Project, MOCUPP, is Advancing Costa Rica Towards Sustainable Practices to Protect the Country’s Biodiversity. Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse places in the world, containing nearly 6 percent of the world’s biodiversity. Biodiversity also plays an essential role in the well-being of the planet.

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Planet Pulse

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

This future hyperspectral satellites will be named Tanager, a colorful and visually diverse family of birds in Central and South America, and are designed to deliver hyperspectral data at a resolution of 30 meters with over 400 spectral bands.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 19, 2024

As the quest for sustainable energy intensifies, biomass emerges as a pivotal player in the arena of renewable resources. This exploration into the realm of biomass energy untangles the complexities and delves into its multifaceted nature, uncovering the potential of plant-based and waste-derived materials as alternative sources of power.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 5, 2023

According to the World Bank, agricultural development is one of the most powerful tools to end extreme poverty, boost shared prosperity, and feed a projected 9.7 In recent decades, growth in agricultural production has come with a heavy price; causing unsustainable harm to the environment and biodiversity. billion people by 2050.

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 2, 2020

On Thursday, October 15th, from 9am-4:30pm PST, Planet is convening a group of experts in sustainable development, climate science, finance, philanthropy, conservation, NGOs, public health, along with senior corporate leaders and indigenous leaders, to explore the answers. . Participation is free, though registration is required.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

But all of this stuff is made from resources of some kind, uses up energy and eventually winds up as waste. Energy Star offers a variety of certified electronics such as computers , monitors , TVs and telephones. 100% of HP’s original ink cartridges contain 5% – 45% post-consumer or post-industrial recycled plastic.

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Planet Pulse

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

With Planet’s remote sensing technology, government agencies gain invaluable insights to monitor ecosystems, prevent illegal activities, and protect forests, wetlands, and wildlife, driving impactful, cost-efficient environmental preservation efforts. This helps prevent both immediate and long-term damage to forests more effectively.

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Grist

MAY 18, 2022

That’s the message delivered on Tuesday by public health experts from the Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health, a high-profile panel of scientific experts. There’s not a whole lot being done about it,” said Rachael Kupka, executive director of the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution and one of the report’s coauthors.

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Planet Pulse

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We are proud to see that our data is empowering governments as they evaluate national climate risks; it’s providing the agricultural sector critical with insights into crop health; it’s revealing species dynamics in biodiverse ecosystems; and it’s informing the public on the global energy transition.

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 23, 2024

L earn how governments and organizations leverage broad area management to monitor change across vast geographies and timescales. And use cases across commercial operations range from minimizing underwriting risk and increasing crop productivity to monitoring infrastructure development. This is where Planet comes in.

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Climate Tech VC

JANUARY 5, 2024

🚗 Vertical: Transportation and Energy investment declined, but remained on top. Food & Land Use fell dramatically, down -55%, and was replaced by Industry in the big three. Redwood Materials raised $1bn to build its US battery materials and recycling facility. Removing Industry, the average was 34% down. 

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DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At the eleventh hour, right-wing politicians have launched a bid to block the passing of the EU’s flagship nature protection law, which scientists have described as a “cornerstone of food security and human health”. Without such an ambitious legislation, it will not be possible to bend the curve of declining biodiversity.”

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The groups said the summit disregarded “the urgent need to address the gross power imbalances that corporations hold over food systems.”. And a recent investigation by Greenpeace’s Unearthed revealed how a coalition of meat industry associations have been pushing for the summit to boost global meat consumption. Corporate Capture.

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Planet Pulse

AUGUST 29, 2023

Optimizing best practices in land management can increase biodiversity, enrich soil, and protect water quality, ultimately making our soil more resilient to climate instability. Measuring land use and soil health at scale can be complex and resource intensive. The problem?

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 22, 2024

In recent months, the BBC has created content for a number of oil and gas companies, including the French fossil fuel company Engie, which owns a number of coal-fired power plants and relies heavily on gas for its energy production. Last year was the warmest year since global records began in 1850.

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Low Impact

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It’s clear from these interviews that without addressing the problems driven by the expectations of the industrial supply chain (retail and catering), encouraging public goods through the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) will be like pedalling a bicycle with the brakes on.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

A zero waste program should avoid burning and eliminate discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health. Comparatively, poor waste management contributes to air pollution, exacerbates climate change, contaminates ecological habitats, and is harmful to wildlife and human health.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. According to the Department of Energy, replacing a clogged air filter with a clean one can lower your HVAC system’s energy consumption by 5% – 15%. Check for HVAC Leaks.

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Greentown Labs

MAY 26, 2021

Bayer , headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, is a multinational life science company with core competencies in the areas of health care and agriculture. Sustainable development and inclusive growth are core elements of Bayer’s corporate strategy and vision: “health for all, hunger for none.” Learn more about them here. ###.

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Planet Pulse

AUGUST 8, 2023

Others, it’s reaching across government agencies to find connection points so they can pool resources and jointly invest in a satellite data center for their mapping and monitoring projects. The program’s approach serves as a testament to the power of cooperation and the importance of leveraging shared resources and knowledge.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As the gas price crisis escalates, a comprehensive new study underscores need for 'changes in the way we live, move, and consume' to cut energy demand in pursuit of net zero.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Mountaintop removal coal mining — one of the most notoriously destructive forms of mining — has torn through over 500 mountains across Appalachia, even as coal’s dominance over American energy supplies has faded in recent years. For one thing, central Appalachia is stunningly high in biodiversity. Coal’s Powerful Friends.

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Planet Pulse

APRIL 5, 2023

So, the protection and restoration of these environments is critical for supporting biodiversity, combating climate change, and helping communities to thrive, and new tools to map, monitor, and quantify these ecosystems are key to aid in their conservation.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

Each of these individuals is playing the long game and is in a strong position to move their companies and industries into what could be a more hopeful period of reconciliation, recovery and repair. Most support science-based targets and sit on multiple boards, collaborations and advocacy groups to further industry-level sustainability goals.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

On top of that, the land plays host to much of the planet's biodiversity, providing incalculable benefits to humanity and the global economy, starting with the pollination that underpins the global food system. Essentially, without biodiversity, we would not exist, let alone develop". Cristiana Pa?ca

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

New planning guidance announced by the Mayor of London will mean future developments have to include measures to mitigate impacts on air quality Developers in London will have to assess the impact new building projects could have on local pollution levels before proceeding with construction, under plans unveiled by Mayor Sadiq Khan yesterday.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 20, 2022

Building on this, in this article we wanted to address a common misconception. This means leaving natural ecosystems unharmed, supporting biodiversity, maintaining natural environments and resources, and restoring natural climatic cycles. Social issues incorporate employee wellbeing, labor relations, and workplace health and safety.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 26, 2022

The global food system is complex, requiring inputs from a diverse set of industries, such as agriculture, transportation logistics, plus marketing, and retail. Our food supply chain uses an excessive amount of land leading to biodiversity loss. Our food supply chain demands an extravagant amount of energy.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Combining permaculture principles with smart technology to monitor plant health, the myfood smart greenhouses aim to change people’s relationships with food as a means of reducing the global carbon footprint. square-meter Aerospring Vertical Garden, which can grow up to 40 kilograms of fruit and vegetables a year in a small pot.

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Planet Pulse

JUNE 6, 2024

On top of the administrative work required to keep programs running, agencies need to monitor emerging issues, respond to unexpected events, and document decisions at every step of the way. Delays in issue discovery, analysis, resolution, and reporting can impact public health, natural resources, and regional economic growth.

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Elemental Excelerator

DECEMBER 11, 2024

manufacturing Building a resilient supply chain Strengthening rural and Tribal access Scaling a regenerative food system These entrepreneurs join our portfolio of more than 160 companies that have collectively created over 10,000 jobs and are delivering real benefits in local communities. The Big Picture: Even a thin.5mm

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Business Green

JULY 1, 2022

Industry often pays a hugely subsidised cost for water.". Indeed, Barclays analysts estimate that 19-27 per cent of industrial withdrawals are from areas with high or extremely high water risk. Water-stressed regions around the globe are grappling with the realities of climate change's effects on water availability.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Hawaii will receive pay-outs of up to US$2m for reef restoration if tropical storms hit, building on the world’s first reef insurance policy covering hurricane damage in Mexico. The policy is set to be in place for the upcoming 2023 hurricane season. "In In Hawaiian culture, the coral polyp is the origin of all life.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Replanting and maintenance of the forest led to the current 7,100 acres held and monitored by OFS and the Menke family. While OFS puts a notable emphasis on green production, it also provides a healthy work environment for employees with a central cafe that serves healthy food and a gathering space to build relationships.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Polluting packaging agents build up to foul habitats and ecological systems, creating unstable environments which threaten human well-being and security. E.g. a recent study by Plymouth University estimated that a staggering 700 marine species are threatened with extinction due to the build-up of plastic trash.

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