Syria & Mushrooms: How Fungi Can Fight Hunger And Solve For Food Climate Resiliency
Mushrooms aren’t getting quite the respect they deserve – until now. Recently, the edible fungus is making headlines for being a key solution for a number of global issues, from offering people in war-torn societies agency over their food!-->…
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The Arctic Ocean May Not Be A Reliable Carbon Sink
By: Hannah Thomasy
The rapid changes happening in the Arctic Ocean, including increasing freshwater input, could dramatically affect its ability to store carbon.
Historically, scientists have believed that the Arctic Ocean will!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Pope Francis Says Pandemic Is Nature’s Response To Climate Crisis
In a recent interview published by the magazines Tablet and Commonwealth, Pope Francis said that the coronavirus pandemic is one of “nature’s responses” to humans ignoring ecological and climate catastrophes. The Pope added that the!-->…
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Shop Local: Sustenir Agriculture Is Now Growing Low-Carbon Fresh Kale In Hong Kong
Singaporean agri-tech startup Sustenir Agriculture has recently expanded to Hong Kong with a new hydroponic farming facility in Tuen Mun to offer two kinds of healthy iron-rich kale greens. Their hydroponic farming technology means that!-->…
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New World Launches Free Face Mask Vending Machines Across Hong Kong
Hong Kong property development conglomerate New World Development (NWD), the group behind K11 malls across the region, has just launched 35 vending machines dispensing 10 million free surgical face masks in the city to help combat the!-->…
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How Modern Emissions Compare To Ancient, Extinction-Level Events
By: Kate Wheeling
Researchers find that a pulse of volcanic activity spanning several hundred years released as much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as anthropogenic emissions projections for the 21st century.
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MOS Burger Debuts New 100% Vegan Green Burger In Japan
MOS Burger has become the first homegrown fast food chain in Japan to debut a 100% plant-based burger. Dubbed the Green Burger, Mos Burger developed the vegan dish in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to!-->…
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How The Pandemic Taught Us To Take Science Seriously
By: Judith Lewis Mernit
The mishandling of COVID-19 has unfolded just as the response to global warming has — only at a faster clip.
Matthew Ballew chooses his words carefully. As a deadly pandemic disables the world’s economies!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Asia Pacific Plant-Based Industry: How Startups & Investors Are Coping With Coronavirus
The Covid-19 pandemic has no doubt left businesses across all industries and markets reeling. Customers are at an all-time low, supply chains are fragile and vulnerable to external shocks from travel restrictions, and businesses have to!-->…
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Covid-19 Pandemic Strengthening Asian Interest In Sustainable Investment
Rich investors in Asia are displaying growing interest in sustainable investments as the coronavirus shifts mindsets towards concerns about public health and the environment, according to UBS. The Swiss multinational investment firm’s!-->…
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Earth Scorched In The First 3 Months Of 2020, Warmest January On Record
By: Mark Kaufman
The American economy has seriously sputtered during the coronavirus pandemic, but the planet's relentless warming trend hasn't.
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‘Essential’ But Unprotected, Farmworkers Live In Fear Of Covid-19 But Keep Working
By: Evelyn Nieves
Already at high risk of disease and early death, workers are especially prone to respiratory illnesses, setting them up for the worst ravages of the coronavirus.
Sixteen men tending budding grapes on a farm in the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Vegan Leather Market Will Be Worth US$89 Billion By 2025, Asia To Dominate Sector
A new report by Bangalore-based tech solutions company Infinitum Global estimates that the market for vegan leather will reach US$89 billion by 2025, citing the growing consumer awareness about animal welfare as the primary reason for!-->…
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Singapore Launches SGD30M Fund To Boost Local Food Production Amid Covid-19 Disruption
Singapore has just announced a new S$30 million (US$21 million) fund to boost local food production to fend itself from external supply shocks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The new plan will involve turning rooftop car parks into urban!-->…
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Pumpkins Are Fruits, Wild Rice Is Grass & More Food Facts That Will Shock You
You probably know the obvious fruit & veggie facts by now: tomatoes and bell peppers are technically fruits, for example. But below we've discovered some pretty surprising info about some of your favourite everyday foods. Below are 10!-->…
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What About Migrants And Refugees? The Stark Reality Faced By The World’s Displaced During Covid-19
As Covid-19 continues its spread across the world, the pandemic will disproportionately affect the world’s most vulnerable populations, among them asylum seekers, refugees, internally displaced peoples and migrant workers. The world must!-->…
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The 7 Best Vegan Impossible Foods Dishes To Order On Deliveroo
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us who are fortunate enough to work from home are doing so to help slow down the spread of the virus. Though WFH and social distancing has been a great opportunity for most of us to hone our cooking!-->…
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Organic Textile Production Booms As Consumers Demand Sustainable Fashion
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the international certification for organic textiles, saw the highest growth in certified operations last year. The news comes as the wider textile industry experiences major shifts towards more!-->…
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Coronavirus: New Eco Antimicrobial Tool Hygiene Hand Helps You Avoid Touching Shared Surfaces
New York-based tactical gear company StatGear recently launched a new Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming product Hygiene Hand. The product is designed to be used on public shared surfaces such as lift buttons, door handles and ATM!-->…
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Despite Renewables Promise, Google Data Centres Drain Billions Of Gallons Of Water
While Google has publicly announced that they have purchased 100% renewable energy to fuel its global data centres and offices, it will come at the hidden expense of water. As the demand for online information continues to grow, the!-->…
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Vegan Women’s Leadership Network: A New Global Ethical Community For Plant-Based Female Leaders
A new membership platform, The Vegan Women's Leadership Network, will be launching in the next months to create a global ethical leadership community for vegan and plant-based women. It will be launched by Katrina Fox, an Australia-based!-->…
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