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Could the world really become net zero by 2040 ?

Edouard Stenger

The thought that technology alone will save us – technosolutionism – prevails in the business community. Globally a third of the food we produce every year is wasted. Wealthy nations have massive meat consumptions and this is a serious problem for biodiversity and deforestation.

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IPCC: Limiting warning to 1.5°C is almost beyond reach?

A Greener Life

They pointed to the fact that since 2010 the cost of solar, wind and battery technology has decreased by up to 85%. They added that due to the increase in climate-friendly policies and laws we have seen enhanced energy efficiency, reduced deforestation rates and accelerated the deployment of renewable energy.

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IPCC report urges for action to limit global warming to 1.5C

Edouard Stenger

Deforestation and environmental destruction are still a reality in many countries around the world. That is a lot for just one technology. This represent huge amounts of land, energy, time, water and other resources that just go to waste. But if we need to waste less, we also need to eat differently, and eat much less meat.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Commercial Waste : Any waste material produced as a byproduct of commercial or industrial activity. Filtration : Removing solid waste and material from water in the process of wastewater treatment. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own. Often, measures will include a ban on government contracts.

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Climate crisis calls world’s top scientists to Montreux 

Frontiers

Devastating forest fires, record-breaking carbon emissions, and the warmest ocean temperatures on record are just a few of the issues we’ve seen escalate, alongside rising deforestation, pollution, and plastic production. These challenges cannot be ignored. Any organic leftovers will go to a biogas station initiative of the venue.

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A Global Biogas Revolution Is Taking Place

Edouard Stenger

Capturing and putting to good use these methane emissions from our many waste streams could limit climate change drastically. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is a mature technology that is becoming a key component in our much needed global energy transition and the creation of a circular economy. billion tons of food per year, is wasted.

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Should We Intensify Farming to Prevent Disease Epidemics like Coronavirus? An Interview with Josef Settele

Environmental Progress

Most commonly the term is associated with the degree of increase in input factors such as energy, fertilizers, pesticides, financial capital, and “technological sophistication” used, irrespective of the actual output or cost-benefit of the system. Josef Settele, Professor of Animal Ecology and Social-Ecological Research, Dept.