Stacey Higginbotham

JANUARY 5, 2023

But before we see the show floor, we had to slog through the planned news and media events, which we’re talking about in this week’s show. Matter is everywhere so far with most companies choosing to announce new Matter products that will arrive in the coming months. Image courtesy of K. Enjoy the show.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Read the full story at Food Business News. Nestle SA has begun pilot testing in the United Kingdom for a new sustainable agriculture solution that uses cocoa shells to create a low-carbon fertilizer.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Across the nation, news pops up regularly of USTs leaking into their surrounding environments and contaminating air, waterways and soil. In New Jersey, tainted soil from a gas station that was torn down decades ago is halting construction of a new preschool. gallons per hour.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Vicki White, Head of Materials at SEPA said: “The fact that Scots are recycling more than ever before is great news, with our highest recycling rate on record. It’s a real Scottish success story that has plenty of capacity to grow further, given over a quarter of waste soils (excavation waste) still ends up in landfill.”

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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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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2022

Soils influence water quality, and they are critical to plant growth. But a team of researchers has devised a new methodology they say will enable such predictions. When we fed data about the microbes and nutrients into this model, we were able to predict how soil is changed by fire far more accurately.”.

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Stacey Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Senet ) — Stacey Higginbotham C3 adds generative AI capabilities with new product : Thomas Siebel’s continuously morphing enterprise software company C3 AI has launched a new product that rides the hype around generative AI. Brighter Side of News ) — Kevin C. Tofel The post IoT news of the week for Feb.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 2, 2022

CoverCress™ is a rotational cash crop which combines grain production with the environmental benefits of a cover crop without displacing other harvests. Farmers plant traditional cover crops to protect and improve their soil, not to harvest. The remaining 35 percent of CCI will continue ownership under Bunge and Chevron.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Entergy Texas’ contribution will help build a greenhouse, allowing year-round production and additional educational workshops. Students from the local Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club learned more about the benefits of the garden and received a hands-on lesson about how to prepare soil, dig safely, and properly care for a plant.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 21, 2023

introduced its Recipe for Change framework, with strategies and goals designed to maximize the company’s positive impact across four pillars: Planet, People, Product and Community. PRODUCT – Waste Reduction & Circularity: Albertsons Cos. 2023 ESG report, visit: albertsonscompanies.com/our-impact/esg-reports-news.

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Corporate Knights

JULY 7, 2022

The good news: the U.S. Ben & Jerry’s, the socially conscious ice cream brand now owned by consumer-products giant Unilever, has always stood for peace and love. As green mobility grows, industry will have to find better ways to mine lithium, the key element in today’s rechargeable batteries. Good moos for the planet.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This focus is being informed by the concept of natural capital, which encompasses air , water , and soil – three areas intricately connected to all living organisms. In May, the EU adopted new rules for deforestation-free products.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Chemicals that belong to the family of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are back in the news as a study published by the American Chemical Society found PFAS is globally present in rainwater , often exceeding safe maximums set by the EPA and other governing bodies. SOURCE: Antea Group. PFAS Regulations.

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Corporate Knights

AUGUST 14, 2023

That’s why the COPs fail, as the clock ticks closer to extinction.” Lula had told the summit that Brazil is committed to the green energy transition and plans to be a leader in the production of solar, biomass, ethanol and green hydrogen.

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We Mean Business Coalition

APRIL 15, 2024

Companies have historically procured products from farmers with little consideration for their production methods, placing an equivalent value on the end product regardless of its social and environmental impact. The encouraging news is that the tide is turning. Nestlé has also stepped up to the plate, committing 1.2

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3BL Media

MARCH 20, 2024

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are all over the news. Countries and regions have established regulations and guidelines for PFAS in water, soil, air, and consumer products to limit exposure and protect human health and the environment. More and more, PFAS has drawn increasing regulatory attention worldwide.

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3BL Media

MAY 31, 2022

Coach to Incorporate Land to Market-Verified Regenerative Raw Materials Into Future Product. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /3BL Media/- Tapestry, Inc. Products with the Land to Market seal are sourced from farms and ranches that show positive environmental outcomes through EOV. SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. Tel: 303.327.9760.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 11, 2024

As a founding company of the Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI) in Ghana, the company has been an active industry member of the landscapes initiative in the Asunafo Region collaborating to implement climate-smart cocoa production practices as well as agroforestry models.

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Stacey Higginbotham

JULY 1, 2022

But if you do think of them as IoT products, it’s worth noting that a new and sophisticated hack has surfaced that attacks home and SOHO routers. The post IoT news of the week for July 1, 2022 appeared first on Stacey on IoT | Internet of Things news and analysis. Ars Technica ). IoT Enterprise Insights ).

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

DESCRIPTION: It is impossible to read the news these days and not be struck by the record-breaking heatwaves, intense wildfires, prolonged droughts, severe storms, and widespread flooding. At the same time, evaporation can dry out the soil in summer months, and intensify droughts over time. By Erin Connor. SOURCE: Cisco Systems Inc.

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3BL Media

JUNE 15, 2022

Unlike existing pesticides that indiscriminately kill microbes and wreak havoc on the environment, Robigo's technology specifically targets pathogenic bacteria, creating more effective and environmentally friendly biopesticides that will clear the way for healthier soils and more productive crops. Rebecca Bart and Allison Miller.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Widely used during the post-war industrial boom of the 1940s and ‘50s, many of the synthetic chemicals introduced were used in crop production and the manufacture of a range of household goods. 4 However, the complexity of analyzing POPs and the emergence of new potential contaminants continue to challenge mitigation efforts.

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Sense and Sustainability

MAY 5, 2021

Since this alga helps corals in food production, loss of corals can affect coral growth and make the coral more vulnerable to disease. This is good news for farmers, but only if this carbon dioxide ‘fertilizing’ effect matches enough soil moisture and other nutrients.

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Just Capital

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Norfolk Southern agreed to take responsibility for the cleanup , which affected the community’s soil, air, and water. Fox Corp Fox Corporation is a media and entertainment company that produces and distributes news, sports, and entertainment content. Altria receives the lowest score in the Customers stakeholder.

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Chris Hall

MAY 13, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including LOIM, Pictet, AXA, Tikehau Capital, BNPP AM, Eurazeo, and Cibus Funds. . Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) has partnered with the Alliance to End Plastic Waste to introduce a new circular plastic fund.

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Stacey Higginbotham

JUNE 9, 2023

That sort of accuracy could provide important insights for precision agriculture (companies already prefer to use satellite imagery over soil sensing in some parts of the world) as well as deeper insights into how the environment is changing over time. Atmosic ) Aqara has launched its U100 smart lock in.

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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. . We will be measuring the impacts on soil health, carbon sequestration and biodiversity over the next 10 years.” .

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3BL Media

JANUARY 26, 2022

The world’s soils are disappearing, which is why farmers are finding ways to work with beneficial bacteria to help crops and entire ecosystems thrive together. DESCRIPTION: Microbes are helping farmers regenerate the soil. Surviving a farming nightmare Kalfresh rebuilt its farmland through soil biology. SOURCE: Bayer.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including Robeco, Morgan Stanley IM, GMPF, Impax AM, Orchard Street IM and Nuveen. . London-based Impax Asset Management has launched the Impax Listed Infrastructure Fund, a UCITS-compliant product targeting listed infrastructure companies.

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Stacey Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Think soil sensors, asset trackers, natural gas sensors, and so much more. That’s hilarious, but I see why Amazon might not want to show rivals or analysts where its products aren’t selling well. Amazon’s network will be free, but all the device data will get sent through AWS.

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Cisco CSR

AUGUST 18, 2022

It is impossible to read the news these days and not be struck by the record-breaking heatwaves, intense wildfires, prolonged droughts, severe storms, and widespread flooding. At the same time, evaporation can dry out the soil in summer months, and intensify droughts over time. The effects of climate change are all around us.

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Sustainable Development Network

MARCH 24, 2022

Top actions (shifting diets, increasing crop and livestock productivity, constraining agricultural land expansion) can in many cases also address climate mitigation, without compromising food security. We rely on ecosystem services like pollination, pest control, soil, nutrient cycling… farmers have been aware of these for a long time.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 23, 2023

The abuse of the soil, exacerbated by overuse of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, is damaging the long-term economic and ecological health of struggling farm communities in China. When livestock aren’t managed sustainably, the soil compacts, the grass stops growing and the desert starts spreading.

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Strategic Sustainability Consulting

AUGUST 4, 2021

Maybe to some people, depending on where they lived, this seemed like welcome news with longer summers and shorter winters. Too Hot to Work One impact of extreme heat waves will be the loss of productivity. Not only does productivity decline as temperatures rise, but extreme heat can affect infrastructure.

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Sustainability Matters

OCTOBER 1, 2022

One of the most diverse and productive regions in Australia, around half the 378,911 hectares in the MIA are irrigated and the area is home to more than 50,000 people with most jobs tied to the water system through farms and industry. Biochar helps soil retain moisture, making it more climate-resilient. Voices at the table.

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We Mean Business Coalition

JUNE 2, 2022

The good news is that solutions exist, today , to rapidly decarbonize our global land system and even reach net-zero land emissions as early as 2030. And until it gets the attention the data says it deserves, we will continue to fall behind on our global climate goals. . Getting to Net Zero Land Systems by 2030 .

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

SOURCE: The Soil Health Institute. February 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, announced funding today from Wells Fargo to identify microbial indicators of optimal carbon cycling and storage in soil.

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