All Environment articles – Page 73
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Two new sites added to LEAF lineup
NIAB EMR is designated a LEAF Innovation Centre, while Blackbird Farming becomes a Demonstration Farm
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M&S looking at zero-emission cold transport
The retailer has partnered tech firm Dearman to phase out diesel refrigeration units and cut CO2 emissions by 95 per cent
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UK supermarkets join national plastic pledge
Retailers have agreed to voluntary plastic reduction targets in a bid to tackle plastic pollution
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Growcom slams Australian state government
The Queensland government have recommended the passing of unchanged vegetation management laws
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French organics boom faces upscale challenges
Shoppers in France remain hungry for organic produce, but gaining market share against larger suppliers remains difficult
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Irish students target single-use plastic
Plastic packaging on fruit and veg at SuperValu, Aldi and Tesco should be removed or made recyclable, petition states
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"Lift public trust in food with radical transparency"
New report on traceability suggests shoppers will want real-time information on their smartphone about food
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Dubai targets plastic waste
The Emirate is seeking to address its plastic waste problem, segregating waste at source and promoting recycling and reuse, but awareness remains low
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LEAF appoints new assurance manager
Sue Whittington arrives at the green benchmarking group from NSF Certification having previously worked in the horticulture industry
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Sterile fruit fly release in South Australia
The “attractive” sterile fruit flies have been officially released after a successful trial in March
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New water rules arrive for farmers
Government regulations on water use will help protect rivers from harmful runoff and soil erosion
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Green life of bananas 'set to double'
New technology which recently underwent trials in Costa Rica apparently stalls ripening for around 70 days
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“Substantial progress” made in green farming
Environmental farming charity LEAF revealed encouraging new figures for sustainable production practises
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Retailers get behind World Water Day
Tesco and Sainsbury's among supermarkets pledging to reduce water stress in arable land
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McDonald's makes carbon pledge
The multinational burger chain says it is the first restaurant to set greenhouse gas reduction targets
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'Extinct' bee found amid Suffolk farmer's crop
Richard Mann received an environmental award after a bee not seen in the county since 1900 was spotted by a scientist
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Food waste often “very logical” study says
A US study of consumer waste habits suggests people often throw away food based on rational decisions
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Experts call for urgent action on soil health
Campaigners and stakeholders call for more detail on government’s soil health pledge at parliamentary debate
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Space technology to cut agricultural waste
The satellite technology is designed to reduce nitrogen fertiliser usage by up to 40 per cent
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EFSA confirms neonics bee risk
Updated findings conclude that three neonicotinoids are harmful to wild bees, as well as honeybees