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When science showed in the 1970s that gas stoves produced harmful indoor air pollution, the industry reached for tobacco’s PR playbook

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by Jonathan Levy, Boston University In 1976, beloved chef, cookbook author and television personality Julia Child returned to WGBH-TV’s studios in Boston for a new cooking show, “Julia Child & Company,” following her hit series “The French Chef.”

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Is your gas stove bad for your health?

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by Jonathan Levy, Boston University Cooks love their gadgets, from countertop slow cookers to instant-read thermometers. Now, there’s increasing interest in magnetic induction cooktops – surfaces that cook much faster than conventional stoves, without igniting a flame or heating an electric coil.

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Wizz Air Announces Deal for 36,000 Tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Neste’s “MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel” is made from 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials like used cooking oil. Jonathan Wood, Vice President Europe, Renewable Aviation at Neste, said: “Neste is committed to helping the aviation industry move towards a more sustainable future. million tons by the end of next year.

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Rayonier’s Fire Crews Unite To Battle Historic Wildfires in the Southwest U.S.

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The team also had support from locals who brought home-cooked meals to show their appreciation as the fire team protected their homes. Technical Forester Jonathan Herrin says he hopes to see more foresters, managers and other staff learn from the fire crew. A county judge even stepped in to help.

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America is hungrier than ever for sustainable food systems. Can we build them?  

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Established in 2012, the program uses hydroponic and vertical farming technology at its indoor teaching farm at a South Bronx school, where kids learn how to grow and cook vegetables themselves. Each week throughout the school year, the kids take home bags of groceries to their families.

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Neste, ATR, Braathens Operate First 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight

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According to Neste, when used in its neat form, “Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel”, which is made from 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials like used cooking oil, reduces greenhouse gas emissions over its lifecycle by up to 80% compared to fossil jet fuel use.

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3 keys for scaling nature-based solutions for climate adaptation

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Jonathan Cook. 3 keys for scaling nature-based solutions for climate adaptation. Wed, 06/17/2020 - 00:30. This article originally was published in World Resources Institute. In Indonesia, climate change is already a pernicious threat.

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