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Israel’s Alt Protein Sector Saw 450% Increase In Investments In 2021, Says New Report
Israel’s alternative protein sector has experienced its biggest investment year on record, according to a new report. Industry startup raised $623 million last year, a 450 percent increase from 2020’s $114 million. The jump secured Israel!-->…
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As Countries Miss Targets, Deforestation Impact Underestimated, Says New Research
Deforestation is a bigger problem for the planet than previously thought, according to new data that looked at related carbon emissions over the last two decades.
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Regulatory Approval For Alt-Protein, Report: The EU Faces ‘A Barrier,’ The US Is ‘Winning’
A new report neatly summarizes the state of regulatory approvals for alternative protein products around the world in just a few pages.
Spain’s Amgen, which provides regulatory advice and consulting to companies working in the!-->!-->!-->…
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Chile’s New Single-Use Plastic Ban Sets a New Bar for Global Waste Initiatives
Now in effect across Chile, a single-use plastic ban on cutlery and straws is the beginning of the country's shift to a full environmental mandate aimed at removing plastic from its waste stream.
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EU Instigates Ban On Routine Use Of Antibiotics In Animal Agriculture, But Critics Worry Enforcement Will Be Spotty
The European Union has announced a ban on routine use of antibiotics on farmed animals. The move came into effect last month. Impact on intensive farming practices is likely to be significant though observers fear the new law will be!-->…
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As Regulations Gets Closer, Upside Foods Acquires Cultivated Seafood Company Cultured Decadence
California’s cultivated meat trailblazer Upside Foods has announced its acquisition of cultivated seafood Cultured Decadence. The Wisconsin-based cultivated seafood company will bring high-impact seafood products to the Upside portfolio.!-->…
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Greenwashing Fashion Brands Under Fire As UK Regulation Comes In
Misleading eco claims from U.K. fashion brands are set to be punished. Those found flouting consumer protection law will be liable for revised advertising costs and potential court action. The move is being made to prevent inaccurate and!-->…
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Report: US and European Cell-Based Meat Regulation Critical To ‘Unlock Mass Market’
Regulatory approval of cell-based meat remains the biggest obstacle for the industry, according to a new report released by Lux Research.
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WHO x GFI Discuss The Future Of Food: First Joint Alt Protein Workshop Covers Global Regulation & Food Safety
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Good Food Institute (GFI) have teamed up to host a workshop on alternative protein regulations and food safety for the first time. Led by the WHO’s Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WPRO) and!-->…
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Singapore Hub FRESH Launched To Drive Novel Food Safety Research & Expedite Regulation
A new Singapore body Future Ready Food Safety Hub (FRESH) has been set up to accelerate food safety research, support food science capabilities and enable regulatory responsiveness to speed up the commercialisation of novel foods. Launched!-->…
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‘I’m Hopeful’: Jerome Foster, The 18-Year-Old Helping To Craft U.S. Climate Policy
By: Oliver Milman
The New York teenager has been included among a group of advisers to the president – a remarkable journey from protesting in front of the White House.
If a week is a long time in politics, the past year has been an!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Singapore Plans Commercial Food Waste Reporting Policy In Latest Zero-Waste Push
In its latest sustainability push, Singapore authorities are considering a new policy to require commercial and industrial firms to measure and report how much food waste they produce and segregate for treatment. While industry!-->…
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Women Are Still Not Heard In the Climate Policy Conversation
By: Meghie Rodrigues
A case study in Brazil points to a deep gender gap that still has to be bridged in the policymaking debate.
Climate change effects don’t have the same impact on everyone: Vulnerable groups always have it!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Indian Fracking Companies Are Exploiting A Dearth Of Regulation & Causing Environmental Havoc
By: Shashikant Yadav
Corporations in India can explore shale gas reserves without obtaining environmental clearances.
Oil and gas corporations have been allowed to begin drilling and other hydrocarbon exploration activities in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Majority Of U.S. Voters Want Climate Action & Planet-Forward Policy to Rebuild Post-Covid Economy
By: Trone Dowd
A poll conducted by VICE News, The Guardian and several partners shows that voters want job training for workers who left the fossil fuel industry as well as a carbon tax.
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Indonesia Pushes Environmental Deregulation After Deadly Floods & Deforestation
The administration of President Joko Widodo in Indonesia is currently pushing a slate of environmental deregulation policies through proposing over 1,200 amendments to 80 existing laws in parliament. While the government claims that these!-->…
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