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

GreenBiz

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. Oliver Camp. Mon, 10/26/2020 - 01:30. 1 killer in the country.

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Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand?

GreenBiz

Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand? The annual demand could reach 19,120,458,891 tons by then, representing a tenfold increase from 2015 to 2050. . Combined with a push for decarbonization, these economics could drive demand, project energy experts. . Arlene Karidis. Wed, 07/15/2020 - 01:00.

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Scotland should follow on-demand bus schemes example of other UK regions, says charity

Envirotec Magazine

Schemes which would see passengers order on-demand bus services should be introduced in Scotland, a leading mobility charity has said. The ‘flexible bus’ initiative would allow operators to use ‘Demand Responsive Technology’ which would link local buses with the people who need them.

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A fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals, says study

Envirotec Magazine

Nearly a fifth of the world’s agricultural land is contaminated by toxic metals, posing a serious threat to food security, public health, and ecosystems, according to a new global study published on 15 April in the journal Science. The study identified a high-risk zone stretching across southern Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia.

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Better ways to recover metals needed for technology from electronic waste could benefit the environment and human health

TechXplore

Raw materials are being mined to cover the demand for smartphones, laptops, computer servers and electric vehicles, placing strain on the environment. Our increasing reliance on technology is placing pressure on the global supply of materials that are essential for manufacturing electronic devices.

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A perovskite for the efficient photocatalytic conversion of ethane into ethylene and hydrogen

TechXplore

Ethylene (C2H4) is a highly flammable compound widely used in numerous settings, including the manufacturing of packaging and plastic-based items, the chemical industry, agriculture and health care.

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Gina McCarthy: Protecting the planet for all people

GreenBiz

The former EPA administrator and current president and CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been a leading advocate for smart, successful strategies to protect public health and the environment for more than 30 years. Let’s grow the demand for them.". Why aren’t we wanting it all and demanding it all?