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ThinkForest Explores Science and Policy-Making
The recent ThinkForest event on the Role of Science in Supporting Policymaking assembled a group of policymakers and scientists to better understand how a combined understanding of what is needed from both sides to move towards a climate-neutral and nature-positive economy.…
Turning Food Waste Into Opportunity
It’s not a secret to anyone that food waste has increasingly become a problem. We’re not just talking about food waste in our home if we don’t have a compost bin or a pet to give scraps to, but in…
When the power of nature meets design
Latin America is one of the most environmentally diverse regions in the world, but against a backdrop of Covid-19 and increasing protests over social issues, many local stakeholders worry that environmentalism and green economies may be becoming less of a…
EU single-use plastics ban comes into effect
Last week, ten single-use plastic (SUP) products including straws, cutlery and cotton buds were banned in the EU, with the measure coming into effect on Saturday 3rd July. Biodegradable alternatives for these items are anticipated to come into circulation instead.…
US dairy industry launches pilot program to target net zero emissions
California’s dairy industry is one step closer to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with Trinkler Dairy Farm selected as the first site for a pilot program looking to test novel methane-cutting technologies. The project - Dairy Scale for Good…
Weather-resistant crops: the bioenergy fuel of the future
When it comes to global decarbonisation, the transport sector is a key target for environmentalists and clean energy companies alike - accounting for one-fifth of global carbon dioxide emissions. As global populations and economies grow, so the transport sector will…