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Biogas would provide a £400 annual saving for households on the road to net zero, says analysis

Envirotec Magazine

Green gas is made from rotting organic matter food waste collected from homes and supermarkets, farm manures and slurries, industrial waste like whisky mash, rotational energy crops, and wastewater sewage sludge. The net overall saving from using more green gas in the transition to Net Zero is assessed at 298 billion, or nearly 7.5

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Genomic analysis reveals milestones in evolution of brown algae

Envirotec Magazine

It also explores practical applications in aquaculture, biotechnology, and climate change mitigation, emphasizing brown algae’s potential for carbon capture and ecosystem restoration, while offering valuable insights into enhancing ecological resilience amid climatic challenges.

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Planning for a Reliable and Resilient Electric Power Grid

POWER Magazine

regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs) are responsible for overseeing the reliable operation of the high-voltage transmission system within their respective regions. In other […] The post Planning for a Reliable and Resilient Electric Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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All ballast water organism sizes should be tested, advises monitoring firm

Envirotec Magazine

Microbiological monitoring equipment firm LuminUltra has advised the shipping industry of the importance of testing all sizes of ballast water organisms identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Regulation D2 of the Ballast Water Management Convention (and Circ.42/Rev1)

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Food waste contributes 10% to global emissions but 9 out of 10 countries’ NDCs fail to focus on food waste and loss

Envirotec Magazine

Doing so offers countries that signed the Global Methane Pledge (158 countries, COP26 – European Union and the United States), and those who signed UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action (160+ countries, COP28) the opportunity to strengthen their climate commitments.

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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

GreenBiz

To better support the health of these communities, Berckes’ organization employs local teenagers to plant and care for trees. He applied after hearing about a friend’s positive experience working with the organization. "It This partnership brings together 14 organizations — from the Morton Arboretum to the U.S.

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Gene mutation discovery could pave the way for using less fertilizer to grow crops

Envirotec Magazine

This type of partnership, known as endosymbiosis, where one organism exists within another, enables legume plants to scavenge nutrients from the soil via microbes, in exchange for sugars. Root endosymbiosis is highly beneficial to plants, increasing nutrient uptake and stress resilience.

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