Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 16, 2023

That’s not good news for the Earth. To grow oil crops, particularly palm and soybeans, farming corporations are cutting down carbon-rich forests, threatening climate goals and biodiversity. A California startup called Zero Acre Farms claims to have created just that. This article originally appeared in Grist at [link].

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Corporate Knights

JULY 7, 2022

The good news: the U.S. Through “ Project Mootopia ,” it aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half on 15 dairy farms by the end of 2024. How do you keep carbon down on the farm? When demand rises the next day, the plant releases the air, which spins a turbine to produce new electricity. (A

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ESG Today

MARCH 19, 2023

This week in ESG news: BlackRock CEO says not for asset managers “to be the environmental police”; DeSantis launches multi-state anti-ESG coalition; EU to require all member states to cut emissions; Shell declines to set tougher emission goals, says lawsuits not helpful for energy transition; Nestlé, Starbucks, Microsoft back $1 billion circular economy (..)

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It’s our responsibility to leave behind a world that’s safe, clean, and livable for future generations. The good news is that many countries have set goals for reducing climate pollution. Again, there is encouraging news. For my two kids, my community, and this Earth that sustains us and allows us to prosper.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The recent onslaught of scary climate news triggered concern in the Washington Post about “climate doomers” – “a group of people [who] believe that the climate problem cannot, or will not, be solved in time to prevent all-out societal collapse.” He and his peers will form a new social contract for their age. It’s about resilience now.”

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Corporate Knights

AUGUST 18, 2022

Fortunately, our research found that a meat tax, if implemented correctly, need not increase the pressure on poorer households – or the farming industry. Taking steps to make plant-based foods more affordable and meat substitutes more attractive will pave the way for a future in which it’s possible to make meat and dairy much more expensive.

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Green Tech Gazette

AUGUST 1, 2023

In some exciting news, France is going with the flow on tidal energy. Ocean Energy Europe is celebrating the recent announcement from the French government, which pledged substantial funding of at least €65 million and revenue support for the groundbreaking tidal energy pilot farm, Flowatt.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Peter’s project was inspired by regenerative farming practices, which led to the development of his eyewear design made from bioplastic material. To find out more visit  [link] ,and read about the latest news via our  StoryHub. Algae is a renewable resource and doesn’t rely on us producing more waste. “I About Stella McCartney.

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Stacey Higginbotham

JULY 28, 2022

We also talk about the myth of using data to create “perfect predictions” and what sorts of predictions are more realistic when discussing how farm sensors can help farmers increase yields. We end with a list of hardware that Ethington would like to see for future field sensors. Enjoy the show.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2020

I’m going to try to make sense of this tumultuous year, starting with three trends from the past 12 months that I see as key to the immediate future of food. The second challenge was summed up by the French ag minister’s response to the news from Singapore : “Meat comes from life, not from laboratories. Fri, 12/11/2020 - 01:45.

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3BL Media

APRIL 14, 2022

View the Inside INdiana news story here. Once the former Landree Mine in Jasonville, Indian is complete, it will be a destination point complete with farm to table spirits, an apple orchard and a honey farm. The COAL Craft Spirits distillery is expected to open in late 2023. About COAL Craft Spirits.

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ESG Today

APRIL 17, 2024

Now, more than a century since Einstein laid out the principles, a range of societal, technological, and regulatory tailwinds are boosting optimism that an increasingly clean electric future is near. Though less visible, it will be—and already is—an incredibly important part of any electrified future. In the U.S., It is less visual.

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We Mean Business Coalition

APRIL 15, 2024

The research paints a generally optimistic picture: transforming the food system to a resilient and low-emissions future aligned with the Paris Agreement is within reach. Farmers, as protagonists in this story, face significant risks and financial burdens in implementing new solutions. The encouraging news is that the tide is turning.

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Stacey Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

TechCrunch ) — Stacey Higginbotham AI meets IoT in ag-tech acquisition : CropX Technologies, which makes hardware and software for farm management, has acquired Tule Technologies, a precision irrigation company based in California. Brighter Side of News ) — Kevin C. Tofel The post IoT news of the week for Feb.

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Stacey Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

A trifecta of IoT fundings worth a mention: We covered these in the podcast this week, but I’m trying to be a bit more thorough with the weekly news roundups. Some thoughts on the ADT and State Farm deal : State Farm said this week it would take a 15% stake in monitored security company ADT valued at $1.2 Hacker News).

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Stacey Higginbotham

JULY 1, 2022

I am so ready for trash-sorting robots: Your vision of the future may include a personal jet pack, but I’ll recognize that I’m living in Tomorrowland when robots can help me figure out which plastics can go in the recycling bin and which cannot. Ars Technica ). million strawberries to the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 2, 2022

This farm-to-fuel supply chain represented by CCI, Bayer, Bunge and Chevron aims to give corn and soybean growers another revenue outlet by providing the world with a desirable fuel product and high-protein meal for animal feed. “Our Learn more at CoverCress.com. Our Company is headquartered in St.

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3BL Media

MAY 25, 2022

Nationwide initiative to build and repair homes across 200 communities kicks off in Charlotte; employees volunteer with future homeowner. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. SOURCE: Wells Fargo. DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C., Wells Fargo ranked No.

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Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 23, 2021

An estimated 20 GW of viable offshore wind capacity exists in California, the report says, with the potential to provide 25% of the state’s future electricity needs and reduce the need for backup gas generation. Read more: The automated vessel designed to transport electricity from offshore wind farms to shore.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The investments are big news for entrepreneurs who have made their fortunes off fossil fuels. AGEL develops, builds, owns, operates and maintains utility-scale grid-connected solar- and wind-farm projects. Besides, listed companies would always want to let shareholders know that they are betting big on future growth.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Overall, there a resounding acknowledgement that building a safer, cleaner and sustainable world will require more industry collaboration, a change in behavior on new evaluation systems, digitalization, and new skills in engineering our future. We demonstrate daily our eagerness and ability to dip into a new future.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

6G wireless technology brings with it a promise for a better future. Already in Singapore, the government is working to build a 3D city model that will enable a smart city in the future. New horizons ask for new technology. Solutions like edge computing will be more and more common in the future. The good news?

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3BL Media

AUGUST 31, 2022

DESCRIPTION: The East Coast “Skills Fund” forms part of the company’s £465,000 East Coast Community Fund 20-year annual commitment and is part of the community engagement programme for Ørsted’s Hornsea and Race Bank offshore wind farms, which are located off the Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and North Norfolk coast.

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3BL Media

JUNE 23, 2022

The increased demand for our solutions in recent years reflects some of the major observable trends in the countries we operate including: the rise of offshore wind farms in Vietnam, which are poised to become a key pillar of the country’s energy transition. Watch for more News & Blog updates here and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 20, 2023

There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all,” the IPCC adds. The report by hundreds of the world’s top scientists was supposed to be approved by government delegations Friday,” the news agency says. Nuclear, geothermal, hydropower, and electricity from biomass do little better.

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Corporate Knights

JUNE 29, 2023

Editor’s note: Our initial assignment to ChatGPT was to write a 1,000-word news article on AI and the climate crisis using quotes from thought leaders. Agriculture: AI can improve agricultural practices by monitoring soil quality, optimizing irrigation and predicting crop yields, which can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farming.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Feeding the masses for a more prosperous, healthy future The report believes a huge shift in transforming our food systems for healthier and more environmentally-friendly diets can be achieved by using a ‘farm to fork’ approach (eating local produce) to help meet climate and nature targets – and the best news is meat and treats can still feature.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 7, 2024

With this week’s news, one analyst said Alberta has become “one of the only jurisdictions in the world trying to frustrate the deployment of cheap, clean, renewable electricity.” We are struggling to find a way to keep investing in Alberta for future projects,” he told the Globe.

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3BL Media

JUNE 24, 2022

Tree Farm Committee to help communities plant trees to create greater resiliency strategies for the Palmetto State. This funding is part of a monthlong initiative by Duke Energy to highlight organizations and programs that enhance and promote a sustainable future for South Carolina. DESCRIPTION: GREENVILLE, S.C.,

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 20, 2022

DESCRIPTION: What does a sustainable future look like? In this episode, we’re breaking down why a truly sustainable future needs to be not only climate secure, but equitable and just for all. How can finding community be an antidote for despair and help strengthen us as we walk into this uncertain future together? SOURCE: Meta.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 4, 2021

The announcement on 2 March that a banned neonicotinoid will not be used on sugar beet is good news – but does not halt the risk to wildlife in future years. The weather conditions for the aphids could, potentially, have been very different across these areas and vary from farm to farm.

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3BL Media

JUNE 13, 2022

Launched with a founding grant from the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation in 2021 as an ambitious effort to put growers at the center of creating a sustainable future for U.S. These students are the future of agriculture. She is a member of MANNRS, Future Farmers of America, and a Norman E. agriculture. Borlaug Scholar awardee.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 11, 2024

The great news is that the technology exists today to significantly decarbonize the built environment. Adnan Javed, General Manager, Middle East and Africa, Commercial HVAC: One of our customers is Pure Harvest Smart Farms , a sustainability-focused, controlled environment agriculture company based in the UAE.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Multimedia news provider Reuters has confirmed an expansion of its flagship technology and innovation event. Now featuring a third full day of programming, Reuters MOMENTUM challenges global innovation leaders to reimagine the status quo and deliver a healthier, happier, more equitable, and sustainable future for all through technology.

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James Militzer

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Outgrowing the Flower Pot: Why Just Selling Productive Equipment to Smallholder Farmers is Not Enough Dan Waldron , Christopher Emmott , Priyanka Dudeja , Paraag Sabhlok and Christopher Wayne at Acumen explore why farming equipment powered by renewable energy must be combined with market access for maximum impact.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 25, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including Federated Hermes, SLM Partners, DIF, PGGM, MEAG and Future Planet Capital. . Future Planet Capital , an international venture capital and impact investor, has closed a €20 million Blue Ocean mandate.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Execution: Investing more than $1 billion to become the digital commerce snacks leader – aiming to deliver 20% of revenues from digital channels by 2030 – while advancing future-forward commercial growth capabilities. z International’s future performance, including its future revenue and earnings growth; plans to reshape Mondel?z

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