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Microalgae could be the future of sustainable superfood in a rapidly changing world, study finds

Frontiers

A more efficient food source The review highlights the current technologies for commercially developing and growing microalgae, as well as the scientific and economic challenges to scaling production.

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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

From 2013 to 2014, Indian coal production was 565 million tonnes; from 2022 to 2023, that had increased by 58% to 893 million. This [trade-off] demonstrates a proactive approach, as the nation actively pursues renewable energy sources [and] energy efficiency measures over a wide range of sectors and cleaner energy technologies,” says Kumar.

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Out of sight, out of mind: The vulnerable world beneath our feet

HumanNature

Thankfully, our understanding of these interactions is expanding rapidly as technology, experimental assessments, and synthesis efforts are improving. This “food chain” is a drastic oversimplification of what occurs beneath our feet at any given moment. Simplified visualization of key contributors to the soil food web. Now comes the bummer.

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Week One at COP26: Developments and Takeaways

Law Columbia

More than 100 countries p ledged to end and reverse deforestation by 2030. Perhaps even more so than the methane pledge, effort will be needed to ensure the deforestation pledge is met. Unabated fossil fuel projects mean those not mitigated with carbon capture technologies. More of this difficult but important work is needed.

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Testimony by Michael Shellenberger before the House Agriculture Committee on “Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors”

Environmental Progress

Technological change and agricultural modernization will significantly outweigh climate change in the U.S. Globally, the rate of reforestation is catching up to a slowing rate of deforestation. [11] Technological change and agricultural modernization will significantly outweigh climate change in the U.S. and around the world.