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The segment on HBO made the rounds in the sustainability universe. What he got right, wrong and where there is a little more nuance.
by Jim Giles
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By the numbers: New initiatives and products developed to track carbon through supply chains are finally adding up.
by Jim Giles
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Calyx, Sylvera and BeZero are in the process of rating hundreds or even thousands of offset projects.
by Jim Giles
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Grocers in Europe are deploying many small tactics like labels and discounts push consumers into making more sustainable choices.
by Jim Giles
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Revamping our food systems to keep organic waste out of landfills, expand donation ability and end confusion 'over best by dates' could dramatically reduce our food waste.
by Jim Giles
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Over the next few years, food and agriculture companies will be examined for their contributions to climate change just as much as the oil and fossil fuel industry.
by Jim Giles
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A sampling of entrepreneurs and innovations that have the potential to move the needle.
by Jim Giles
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Startup Pairwise is focused on making nutritious plants such as mustard greens or blackberries more palatable to consumer appetites without adding new genes. This approach could be much less controversial than previous GMO efforts.
by Jim Giles
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Sustainability advocates celebrate zero-waste goals. But perhaps they have the unintended effect of labeling certain materials as needing to be eliminated.
by Jim Giles
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The restaurant chain is designating some menu items with the “Cool Food” badge, which designates choices with lower greenhouse gas emissions.
by Jim Giles
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The power of gene editing can be wielded to modify plants and, among other things, achieve significant sustainability wins.
by Jim Giles
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Globally, cattle, sheep and goats account for around half of all emissions from agricultural production.
by Jim Giles
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Digital sales are helping farmers make up for business from shuttered restaurants, but not everyone can afford this fresh product and meat, raising questions about long-term sustainability.
by Jim Giles
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Consumption continues to decline, generating real questions about the sustainability of the current system. But are we prepared for a just transition?
by Jim Giles
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It's by far the largest company to move toward this goal, and that could prompt other big brands to move in the same direction.
by Jim Giles
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There are gaps in coverage, but a new dashboard aggregates more than 170 indicators about food waste, greenhouse gas emissions and other key agricultural metrics.
by Jim Giles
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These forces, unless we actively resist them, will distort attempts at improvement. They will prevent 'better” from meaning better for everyone.
by Jim Giles
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Until now, food shopping seemed immune to the rise of online retail. This shift is a major opportunity.
by Jim Giles
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Many shoppers will find the process quicker and easier post-pandemic, which begs the need for more serious attention to the transportation footprint associated with getting groceries to consumers' front doors.
by Jim Giles
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Skeptics are sowing doubts about the carbon sequestration potential. The questions underscore the complexities of soil science.
by Jim Giles
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Restaurants are struggling, affecting local producers. But many are acting quickly to minimize food waste and some have seen a surge in online orders.
by Jim Giles
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Planting and protecting forests in remote areas of the world may be challenging. But another trend may help matters.
by Jim Giles