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Thursday, 04 November 2021

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Carbon reduction code for the built environment offers organisations a collaborative approach to reducing carbon

Phys Dot Org 04 Nov 2021

This month also marks the launch of the sign-up process to the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment that offers organizations a collaborative and supportive approach to reducing carbon ... The Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment, which forms part of Co2nstruct ...

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PA Consulting reveals significant untapped potential of water in achieving global carbon emissions challenge

The Salamanca Press 04 Nov 2021

Organizations can start small by investigating new and existing solutions that could easily slot into their water and carbon strategy, or they could take inspiration from the consumer sector which is ahead of the curve when it comes to delivering water efficiencies in design and product.

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CAPTURING CARBON: Oregon sets sights on sequestration to meet climate goals

Capital Press 04 Nov 2021

One advantage is the increased ability to capture and store carbon from the atmosphere ... “So the roots are putting carbon into the soil.” ... Soil organic matter ... Ray Seidler, an environmental microbiologist and former professor of microbiology at Oregon State University, said 58% of soil organic matter takes the form of carbon.

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Wise Systems Releases Survey on Sustainability and Last-Mile Delivery

Daily Times Chronicle 04 Nov 2021

When asked the main benefits of their organizations' sustainability initiatives, respondents provided a wide variety of answers, including.Reduced carbon footprint (49%)Improved brand perception (42%)Increased ROI (40%)Improved customer experience (35%)Reduced fleet miles (33%)Tax credits (19%)Other (5%).

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A 150-year-old note from Charles Darwin is inspiring a change in the way forests are planted

The Conversation 04 Nov 2021

There is no human technology that can compete with forests for take-up of atmospheric carbon dioxide, and its storage ... Forests following this model promise to grow two to fourfold more strongly , maximising carbon capture while also maximising resilience to disease outbreaks, rapid climate change and extreme weather.

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COP26 criticized for its environmentally unfriendly menu

The Hill 04 Nov 2021

Organizers included a note on the menu saying the average meal in the U.K., where the conference is being held, has a carbon footprint of 1.7 kg CO2e and said this number should be brought down to 0.5 kg CO2e in order to meet Paris Climate Agreement goals.ADVERTISEMENT.

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Mars pledges to make chocolate bars carbon neutral by 2023

The Independent 04 Nov 2021

The creator of the Mars chocolate bar has announced that it plans to make the confectionary carbon neutral by 2023 ... The menus, which highlighted the carbon footprint of each meal, showed that meat options like the beef burger or haggis, produced 3kg more carbon dioxide than some vegan dishes, such as an organic kale and seasonal vegetable pasta.

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Webinar: Regeneration for Climate Resilience – Highlights

Navdanya International 04 Nov 2021

Vandana Shiva, President of Navdanya International, André Leu – International Director of Regeneration International, and former President of IFOAM – Organics International; and Tom Newmark – co-founder and chair of The Carbon Underground ... Carbon-rich soil is more ...

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Maersk, Amazon, and Others Join Coalition to Accelerate Zero Emissions

The Maritime Executive 04 Nov 2021

In an effort to accelerate the development of low and zero-carbon fuels and ... Called the First Movers Coalition, the efforts focus on eight sectors, including shipping, aviation, and trucking, that are considered among the most challenging to transition to zero carbon emissions.

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Aspiration Launches Inaugural Climate Action Grants Program, Awarding $100,000 to Ten Grassroots Organizations Championing the Environment

The Marshall News Messenger 04 Nov 2021

... and help raise funding for grassroots organizations they love ... Part of that giving commitment includes the Climate Action Grants, supporting grassroots organizations repairing and rebuilding broken ecosystems, reducing carbon in the atmosphere, and mobilizing for climate justice.

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Carbon Accounting Software Market Size to Grow by USD 6.38 Bn|17,000+ Technavio Research Reports

The Salamanca Press 04 Nov 2021

Carbon Accounting Software Market 2021-2025 ... Rising awareness of green concept has encouraged enterprises across the globe to disclose their carbon emissions. As a result, measuring carbon footprint and visibility of energy usage allows organizations to identify appropriate cost-saving opportunities and address any inefficiencies.

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Annual ceremony special to Glen Carbon Navy veteran

The Telegraph - Alton 04 Nov 2021

Seaton — the only Glen Carbon soldier to die in World War I.Find A Grave ... Annual ceremony special to Glen Carbon Navy veteran ... Bailey was still able to organize wreaths on the veterans' graves at Glen Carbon cemetery last year despite the pandemic, but this year he’s hoping to lay more — 78 to be exact.

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Evolve Transition Infrastructure and HOBO Renewable Diesel Announce Agreement to Develop ...

Kentucky New Era 04 Nov 2021

Renewable diesel and SAF are unique drop-in fuels that are immediately consumable by existing automotive and airplane engines and reduce carbon emissions relative to petroleum based products. These drop-in fuels are in increasingly high demand by customers, including the US federal government, as more organizations embrace de-carbonization.

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What role for livestock in climate-friendly farming?

Resilience 04 Nov 2021

Systems that feed animals on crops that humans could otherwise eat, contribute to deforestation, soil degradation and add carbon to the atmosphere ... This is one of the key reasons why the carbon footprint of British beef is only half the global average, and that of organic beef in the UK only about a third of the global average.

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Revealing the ramifications of ocean acidification for coralline algae

Phys Dot Org 04 Nov 2021

As levels of carbon dioxide increase in the atmosphere, larger amounts are absorbed by the oceans ... By creating calcium carbonate skeletons, these algae act as "cement" for reef systems and provide new substrate for corals and other organisms to settle on. With ocean acidification, less carbonate is available to build these skeletons ... Explore further.