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Biomimicry Institute Unveils New Report Highlighting Ray of Hope Accelerator Success

3BL Media

Nature-inspired startups have the power to unlock a truly regenerative bioeconomy, one that works in harmony with our planets systems rather than against them, said Sarah McInerney, Ph.D., Since its inception, the Ray of Hope Accelerator has distributed $750,000 in non-dilutive funding to 49 impactful startups, 35% of which are women-led.

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Cooking the books: The magical math of ‘climate-friendly’ meat

Corporate Knights

Ever since the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) first dropped a bombshell report on the “enormous” ecological impact of livestock farming back in 2006, the trillion-dollar global meat industry has been on the defensive. Nestlé is paying ranchers for regenerative grazing practices that get sold as carbon credits.

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Amanda Sturgeon Appointed as CEO of The Biomimicry Institute

3BL Media

As an architect and non-profit leader with a proven track record of global leadership in regenerative and biophilic design, Amanda is excited to bring to The Institute her vision for enabling a future where people and nature thrive together.

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Walmart Accelerates Action in FY2022 ESG Summary Report

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: Walmart has issued its FY2022 ESG Summary Report and accompanying ESG issues briefs which outline its commitments and progress toward becoming a regenerative company that puts nature and humanity at the center of its business practices. SOURCE: Walmart. With 90% of U.S. Read the Report.

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Inogen Alliance Presents at COP29 in Azerbaijan

3BL Media

Moreover, he was a lead author for the IPCC WGIII AR5 report (Industry chapter, waste section), IPCC WGIII AR6 report (Emissions drivers and trends), and the 2019 refinement for the IPCC 2006 Guidelines.

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10 things bus fleets need in order to electrify (part 2 of 2)

Renewable Energy World

Note that driver skill extends your e-bus’s range, and lack of skill (like a heavy brake-foot that blocks regenerative braking) shaves miles off the bus’s range, leading to loss of promised savings on fuel. I’ve been in the transportation field since 2006, specializing in electric buses since 2016. It’s so quiet!”

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Amid War and Disease, World Happiness Report Shows Bright Spot

Sustainable Development Network

This has been to a significant extent enabled by the data available in the Gallup World Poll since 2005-2006. Since the World Happiness Report was launched ten years ago, there has been a growing interest in measuring well-being and life satisfaction. The report is edited by Professor John F.