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Sodexo Puts More Plants On The Plate To Meet Sustainability Goals - 0 views

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This month, Sodexo unveiled a new 200-item plant-based and plant-forward menu, developed in partnership with the Humane Society of the United States. Some of the dishes are vegan, some are vegetarian, and the rest include meat but still give plants a starring role, like a blended burger that replaces 25% of the beef with mushrooms.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This month, Sodexo unveiled a new 200-item plant-based and plant-forward menu, developed in partnership with the Humane Society of the United States. Some of the dishes are vegan, some are vegetarian, and the rest include meat but still give plants a starring role, like a blended burger that replaces 25% of the beef with mushrooms.</div>

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Atmospheric water harvester takes out $1.5m XPrize - 0 views

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business New Atlas water harvester XPrize winner

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LA-based Skysource/Skywater Alliance took first prize. Its range of deployable machines pull moisture from the air, condense it and then filter it into fresh water, with outputs ranging from 30 gal (113 L) to 300 gal (1,135 L) per day.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">LA-based Skysource/Skywater Alliance took first prize. Its range of deployable machines pull moisture from the air, condense it and then filter it into fresh water, with outputs ranging from 30 gal (113 L) to 300 gal (1,135 L) per day.</div>

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According to New IPCC Report, the World Is on Track to Exceed its "Carbon Budget" in 12... - 0 views

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NGO WRI IPCC carbon-budget exceed twelve-years environmental news emissions

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) new report takes stock of the most recent literature on the carbon budget. The bottom line? We're on track to blow through it over the next decade.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) new report takes stock of the most recent literature on the carbon budget. The bottom line? We're on track to blow through it over the next decade.</div>

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Welcome to the future? Coca-Cola China integrates retail, recycling and AI technology i... - 0 views

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business Coca-Cola FoodIngredientsFirst china recycling vending machine

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The Coca-Cola Company has launched a new vending machine concept in China where consumers can purchase beverages, as well as return and recycle used bottles and cans, marking the first concept equipment to combine beverage sales and packaging recycling by Coca-Cola China. The vending machine also uses AI technology such as facial recognition and sound interaction to provide an interactive experience to the consumers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Coca-Cola Company has launched a new vending machine concept in China where consumers can purchase beverages, as well as return and recycle used bottles and cans, marking the first concept equipment to combine beverage sales and packaging recycling by Coca-Cola China. The vending machine also uses AI technology such as facial recognition and sound interaction to provide an interactive experience to the consumers.</div>

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Austin Bans Restaurants From Throwing Food Waste Into Landfills - 0 views

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This week, the city of Austin, Texas implemented a new rule that prevents restaurants from tossing wasted food straight into the trash.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This week, the city of Austin, Texas implemented a new rule that prevents restaurants from tossing wasted food straight into the trash.</div>

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From London to Shanghai, world's sinking cities face devastating floods | Environment |... - 0 views

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international The Guardian cities sinking face floods sea-level rise

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London, Jakarta, Shanghai and Houston and other global cities that are already sinking will become increasingly vulnerable to storms and flooding as a result of global warming, campaigners have warned ahead of a landmark new report on climate science.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">London, Jakarta, Shanghai and Houston and other global cities that are already sinking will become increasingly vulnerable to storms and flooding as a result of global warming, campaigners have warned ahead of a landmark new report on climate science.</div>

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California fights back against Trump climate change rules | The Sacramento Bee - 0 views

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The Sacramento Bee environmental news emissions california cars defies Trump

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Defying the Trump administration on climate change, California's air-pollution agency ruled Friday that automakers must comply with the state's strict rules on greenhouse gases if they want to continue selling cars here.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Defying the Trump administration on climate change, California's air-pollution agency ruled Friday that automakers must comply with the state's strict rules on greenhouse gases if they want to continue selling cars here.</div>

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Malaysia to ban single-use plastic | News | Eco-Business | Asia Pacific - 0 views

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Eco-Business international malaysia ban plastic single-use

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The government has charted a zero-waste plan that aims to abolish single-use plastic by 2030. Malaysia is the first country in Southeast Asia to take bold action to tackle plastic pollution.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The government has charted a zero-waste plan that aims to abolish single-use plastic by 2030. Malaysia is the first country in Southeast Asia to take bold action to tackle plastic pollution.</div>

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Deforestation-linked palm oil still finding its way into top consumer brands | News | E... - 0 views

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Eco-Business NGO palm oil deforestation consumer brands

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A new report by Greenpeace finds that palm oil suppliers to the world's largest brands have cleared more than 1,300 square kilometres of rainforest - an area the size of the city of Los Angeles - since the end of 2015.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A new report by Greenpeace finds that palm oil suppliers to the world's largest brands have cleared more than 1,300 square kilometres of rainforest - an area the size of the city of Los Angeles - since the end of 2015.</div>

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Exxon, Chevron first US companies to join oil and gas climate alliance - 0 views

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Climate Home News chevron exxonmobil join oil and gas climate alliance

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ExxonMobil, Chevron and Occidental Petroleum join ten other major fossil fuel producers that say they recognise the goals of the Paris climate deal

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ExxonMobil, Chevron and Occidental Petroleum join ten other major fossil fuel producers that say they recognise the goals of the Paris climate deal</div>

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Air pollution linked to much greater risk of dementia | Environment | The Guardian - 0 views

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The Guardian air pollution linked dementia

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Risk in over-50s increases by 40% where highest nitrogen oxide levels exist, study shows

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Risk in over-50s increases by 40% where highest nitrogen oxide levels exist, study shows</div>

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Fur ban: Los Angeles may become largest city yet to ban fur clothing - 0 views

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This city known for its Hollywood glamour is set to become the latest to say fur doesn't fly. Without dissent, Los Angeles put itself on track to become the largest U.S. city to ban the sale of fur clothing and accessories after a unanimous vote of the city council Tuesday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This city known for its Hollywood glamour is set to become the latest to say fur doesn't fly. Without dissent, Los Angeles put itself on track to become the largest U.S. city to ban the sale of fur clothing and accessories after a unanimous vote of the city council Tuesday.</div>

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How This Duo Are Turning Waste Into Luxury - 0 views

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business Forbes goat leather waste luxury startup

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Launched by two leather rookies, Billy Tannery is the first ever entirely British goat leather brand. Shocked at learning that almost all goat hides end up in the trash, Jack Millington and Rory Harker, two friends, decided to create a sustainable goat leather brand at home in the UK.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Launched by two leather rookies, Billy Tannery is the first ever entirely British goat leather brand. Shocked at learning that almost all goat hides end up in the trash, Jack Millington and Rory Harker, two friends, decided to create a sustainable goat leather brand at home in the UK.</div>

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Investigation Exposes Animal Abuse at U.S. Supplier to World's Largest Meat Company - 0 views

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ngo business EcoWatch animal abuse pork supply chain

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new undercover video shot by a Mercy for Animals (MFA) investigator at Tosh Farms, a JBS pork supplier based in Franklin, Kentucky, exposes what the animal rights group calls the "malicious and systemic abuse of mother pigs and piglets."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">new undercover video shot by a Mercy for Animals (MFA) investigator at Tosh Farms, a JBS pork supplier based in Franklin, Kentucky, exposes what the animal rights group calls the "malicious and systemic abuse of mother pigs and piglets."</div>

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Sony lays out plans for 100 percent renewable electricity use - 0 views

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Sony joins the RE100, a global initiative made up of big companies committed to using 100 percent renewable electricity.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sony joins the RE100, a global initiative made up of big companies committed to using 100 percent renewable electricity.</div>

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Low-Carbon Growth Is a $26 Trillion Opportunity. Here Are 4 Ways to Seize It. | World R... - 0 views

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WRI NGO low-carbon-growth opportunity environmental news

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We are on the cusp of a new growth era, one where growth is driven by the interaction between rapid technological innovation, sustainable infrastructure investment and increased resource productivity. Ambitious climate action across key economic systems-energy, cities, food and land use, water and industry-can lead to higher productivity, more resilient economies and greater social inclusion. It is the growth story of the 21st century.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We are on the cusp of a new growth era, one where growth is driven by the interaction between rapid technological innovation, sustainable infrastructure investment and increased resource productivity. Ambitious climate action across key economic systems-energy, cities, food and land use, water and industry-can lead to higher productivity, more resilient economies and greater social inclusion. It is the growth story of the 21st century.</div>

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Eileen Fisher wants those clothes back when you're done - The Washington Post - 0 views

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The Washington Post designer fashion repurpose buy-back

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It's back-to-school time, which means the advertisements are everywhere: Buy! Buy! Buy! Pencils and gadgets. Backpacks and sneakers. And, yes, heaps and piles of brand-new clothes. But this year, those ads are running up against another powerful message, resounding from such big brands as Eileen Fisher and Patagonia, along with a growing cadre of smaller thrift and resale shops: Let's make do, reuse, recycle.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It's back-to-school time, which means the advertisements are everywhere: Buy! Buy! Buy! Pencils and gadgets. Backpacks and sneakers. And, yes, heaps and piles of brand-new clothes. But this year, those ads are running up against another powerful message, resounding from such big brands as Eileen Fisher and Patagonia, along with a growing cadre of smaller thrift and resale shops: Let's make do, reuse, recycle.</div>

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Texas City Offers Industry a Choice: Pay an Exemption Fee or Face Higher Water Surcharg... - 0 views

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Environmental Leader texas water surcharges industry

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the town of Corpus Christi, Texas, may be implementing what it believes will be a solution: offering large-scale industrial companies a $0.25 drought surcharge exemption fee.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">the town of Corpus Christi, Texas, may be implementing what it believes will be a solution: offering large-scale industrial companies a $0.25 drought surcharge exemption fee.</div>

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Humanity may be nearing the point of no return for climate action, according to new study - 0 views

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New Atlas University in the Netherlands Earth System Dynamics climate action study environmental news emissions

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An international team of scientists has proposed a series of deadlines by which humanity must take serious action to combat climate change if it is to meet the ambitious goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement, and stave off potential disaster. The team behind the study hopes that these points of no return will help inform debate, and spur leaders to take action to mitigate the threat of climate change while there is still time.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An international team of scientists has proposed a series of deadlines by which humanity must take serious action to combat climate change if it is to meet the ambitious goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement, and stave off potential disaster. The team behind the study hopes that these points of no return will help inform debate, and spur leaders to take action to mitigate the threat of climate change while there is still time.</div>

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French Environment Minister Quits Over Government's Inadequate Green Policies - 0 views

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EcoWatch France environment minister resigns government environmental news

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France's environment minister, Nicolas Hulot, abruptly resigned from his post during a live French radio interview Tuesday, citing "an accumulation of disappointments" in Emmanuel Macron's government.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">France's environment minister, Nicolas Hulot, abruptly resigned from his post during a live French radio interview Tuesday, citing "an accumulation of disappointments" in Emmanuel Macron's government.</div>

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Sodexo Puts More Plants On The Plate To Meet Sustainability Goals - 0 views

Atmospheric water harvester takes out $1.5m XPrize - 0 views

According to New IPCC Report, the World Is on Track to Exceed its "Carbon Budget" in 12... - 0 views

Welcome to the future? Coca-Cola China integrates retail, recycling and AI technology i... - 0 views

Austin Bans Restaurants From Throwing Food Waste Into Landfills - 0 views

From London to Shanghai, world's sinking cities face devastating floods | Environment |... - 0 views

California fights back against Trump climate change rules | The Sacramento Bee - 0 views

Malaysia to ban single-use plastic | News | Eco-Business | Asia Pacific - 0 views

Deforestation-linked palm oil still finding its way into top consumer brands | News | E... - 0 views

Exxon, Chevron first US companies to join oil and gas climate alliance - 0 views

Air pollution linked to much greater risk of dementia | Environment | The Guardian - 0 views

Fur ban: Los Angeles may become largest city yet to ban fur clothing - 0 views

How This Duo Are Turning Waste Into Luxury - 0 views

Investigation Exposes Animal Abuse at U.S. Supplier to World's Largest Meat Company - 0 views

Sony lays out plans for 100 percent renewable electricity use - 0 views

Low-Carbon Growth Is a $26 Trillion Opportunity. Here Are 4 Ways to Seize It. | World R... - 0 views

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Texas City Offers Industry a Choice: Pay an Exemption Fee or Face Higher Water Surcharg... - 0 views

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