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Report sponsored by some of the largest food and farming businesses finds pace of shift to sustainable practices too slow

Food companies and governments must come together immediately to change the world’s agricultural practices or risk “destroying the planet”, according to the sponsors of a report by some of the largest food and farming businesses released on Thursday.

The report, from a task force within the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), a network of global CEOs focused on climate issues established by King Charles III, is being released days before the start of the United Nation’s Cop27 climate summit in Egypt.

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Chemicals are likely used in food bags to make them repel grease, creating a potentially dangerous exposure for cats and dogs

Much of America’s pet food packaging could be contaminated with PFAS “forever chemicals”, creating a potentially dangerous exposure to the toxic compounds for cats and dogs.

In a recent study public health advocate the Environmental Working Group (EWG) checked 11 bags of pet food and found that all of them contained the substance, including several at extremely high levels.

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Europe's growing reliance on imported liquefied natural gas is coming at a significant climate cost.

The Australian government has yet to rule on how carbon offsets generated under its Indo-Pacific Carbon Offset Scheme (IPCOS) will be used, and will await the outcome of domestic carbon market review processes before making a decision.

Australian plumbing standards require apartment buildings to have systems designed for three times their actual peak water use. This can lead to costly water damage on top of inflated building costs. James Gong, Senior Lecturer in Water Engineering, Deakin University Brendan Josey, PhD Candidate, School of Engineering, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Implementing a gas reservation policy would reduce electricity prices for all businesses and households on Australia’s east coast. Here's how.

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Fortescue Future Industries forges major new green hydrogen partnership, with ambitious cost reduction goals and plans for Australia and Latin America.

The post FFI targets cost competitive green hydrogen by 2030 in new deal with Europe energy giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The International Energy Agency has laid to rest the persistent myth that net zero policies are responsible for soaring energy prices

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For months conservative politicians and commentators in Australia and around the globe have been desperate to link the world’s energy crisis to policies to get greenhouse gas emissions to net zero.

By blaming the energy crisis on net zero policies, commentators have laid the fears and suffering of people around the world at the feet of climate advocates, the UN and any government with even the most moderate climate goals.

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With COP27 about to get under way, which nations have taken a lead and which have fallen behind since the last UN climate summit?

Marine Conservation Society reports sightings of species normally found in warmer waters

Britain’s seas are becoming populated with large groups of unusual jellyfish owing to climate breakdown, a survey by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has found.

In its first marine sightings report, which builds on 20 years of citizen science, the society has found an increased abundance of jellyfish types, including those normally found in warmer climes. Thousands of volunteers take part in the MCS report, telling the conservation group which species of jellyfish and turtles they have seen.

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Utility Dominion Energy and manufacturing companies are advocating Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s (R) administration to rescind its RGGI-linked cap-and-trade regulation, arguing that the programme is ineffective at reducing regional emissions and imposes a steep cost burden, according to public comments.

Neoen signs landmark, and first of its kind, baseload contract with BHP to supply Olympic Dam mine with 24/7 power from wind and battery storage.

The post Neoen to use wind and big battery in “first of its kind” baseload contract with BHP appeared first on RenewEconomy.

US biofuel credit (RIN) prices this week jumped to levels not seen since spring 2021, as obligated parties under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) snapped up credits, according to traders.

A sustainable forest firm on Tuesday announced a $1.8 billion purchase of lands owned by a US timberland investment management organisation to develop into offset projects over the coming decades.

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Prospects of a Republican winning Oregon’s surprisingly tight governor’s race are raising alarms that the state’s ambitious climate programmes could be put on the chopping block, leaving Oregon’s GHG reduction commitments in jeopardy and its agenda in limbo.

Our planet is undeniably in crisis and desperately needs COP27 to succeed. Without concrete action, we are condemning today’s children to a harsher future. Andrew King, Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Offsetting carbon emissions sounds great. In practice, it’s often used to maintain the high-emissions status quo. Bill Hare, Adjunct Professor, Murdoch University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Switzerland on Wednesday ended its bid to host the UN climate summit in 2026 following a government-commission analysis, citing a rival joint bid from Australia and the Pacific islands, the overall cost of the summit, and its preference for establishing a partnership at the event instead.