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November 28, 2023
Temasek’s GenZero co-leads US$18.3 mil Series A round in biochar firm Carbo Culture
Temasek’s decarbonisation-focused investment subsidiary GenZero has invested in Carbo Culture’s US$18.3 million ($24.46 million) Series A round. The Finnish-American firm aims to bring to market its proven carbon removal technology by 2025. The round was co-led by GenZero and San Francisco-based venture capital firm True Ventures, with participation from Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) and […]
November 28, 2023
Hong Kong start-up reveals microalgae tech for capturing CO2
A group of biotechnology graduates from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have vowed to combat climate change with their company. The origins of their start-up venture, AlGreen, can be traced back to a pivotal moment during a class in 2021 when the founders stumbled upon the remarkable microalgae carbon capture storage properties. […]
November 28, 2023
Making strides in fertilizer efficiency
Embracing the 4Rs of fertilizer — right source, right rate, right place and right time — helped Randy Bales increase yields and revenue on his Indiana farm while protecting the environment. Other factors contributed, too, such as adopting 20-inch rows and planting cover crops, but he’s confident that enhanced nutrient management is the key to […]
November 24, 2023
Biochar is carbon removal’s jack of all trades. Here’s why
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dr. Berta Moya, Carbon Removal Sourcing and Methodology Development, Carbonfuture Biochar Carbon Removal is a way to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with wide-ranging co-benefits. For example, Biochar’s use as a soil amendment can […]
November 19, 2023
Millet cutlery, and sericulture cocoon articles among innovative products available at Krishi Mela 2023 in Bengaluru
The edible cutlery products have been made since it is the international year of the millets November 18, 2023 09:30 pm | Updated 10:18 pm IST – Bengaluru CHERYL JASLINE COMMENTSSHAREREAD LATER Visitors at Krishi Mela 2023, organised by University of Agricultural Sciences-Bengaluru on Friday, November 17. Visitors at Krishi Mela 2023, organised by University […]
November 18, 2023
Talawakelle Tea Estates highlighted for Sustainability in UN Global …
Talawakelle Tea Estates (TTE PLC), a Hayleys Plantations company, has earned prestigious recognition as the sole representative from Sri Lanka to be featured in the United Nations Global Compact-Accenture Global Private Sector SDG Stocktake Report 2023. The report, unveiled during the 78th UN General Assembly, acknowledges exemplary contributions to sustainable growth made by the private […]
November 18, 2023
How macadamia shells could help reduce carbon emissions
Australia’s macadamia industry is making significant strides in sustainability, addressing the increasing global demand for environmentally responsible food production. The industry’s commitment extends beyond merely meeting demand to actively mitigating environmental impacts, aligning with the growing awareness of climate change and its effects on health and economies. In its 2023 Outlook on Sustainability, market intelligence […]
November 15, 2023
Witnesses Testify to Importance of Modernizing Land Management …
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills that will improve forest management, enhance our ability to combat wildfires, protect national security, increase access and promote new research of emerging technologies. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) released the following statement in response: “Republicans on the Federal Lands Subcommittee are committed […]
November 15, 2023
How Progressive Grocer’s Impact Awards Winners Are Improving the …
ESG efforts take on ever-greater importance in the business world, the grocery industry has diligently kept pace with this trend By Progressive Grocer Staff As environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts take on ever-greater importance in the business world, the grocery industry has diligently kept pace with this trend. Retailers, suppliers and solution providers alike […]
November 15, 2023
What is Biochar?
Biochar is a charcoal-like substance produced by burning organic material from agricultural and forestry wastes (like wood chips, crop residues, or manure) under low-oxygen conditions. This process, known as pyrolysis, cooks the organic matter at high temperatures which transforms it into a stable, carbon-rich solid. The end product is a fine-grained, highly porous biochar that […]