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Biotechnology & Sustainability

Biotechnology & Sustainability Essentials publishes only the best Biotech news and links, carefully hand-picked and curated by top biotech experts.

Top news of the week: 10.06.2021.

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Sustainability

@EPA shared
On Jun 8, 2021
Congratulations to this year’s winner of EPA’s Patrick Hurd Sustainability Award Sohi Sanjay Patel! 🎉 Sohi’s project proposes to provide a plant-derived, flame retardant polyurethane foam that could be used for housing insulation and other applications: https://t.co/8dEkQ3UmYZ
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High School Student Wins EPA Award for Eco-Friendly Foam Alternative

High School Student Wins EPA Award for Eco-Friendly Foam Alternative

EPA News Release: High School Student Wins EPA Award for Eco-Friendly Foam Alternative

@pharminews shared
On Jun 7, 2021
Charles River Laboratories Announces Long-Term Solar Contract for North American Operations https://t.co/bg5xgOEJPB #PharmaNews #ClinicalResearchNews #BiotechNews #LifeSciencesNews #MedicalNews #HealthcareNews #PharmiwebNews https://t.co/H6yTBeu8uu
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Charles River Laboratories Announces Long-Term Solar Contract for North American Operations

Charles River Laboratories Announces Long-Term Solar Contract for North American Operations

Commits to sourcing 100% renewable electricity and reducing 50% of greenhouse gas emissions from facilities by 2030WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$CRL #LIFEatCRL--Charles River ...

@klausammann shared
On Jun 5, 2021
Photo of Kangaroo in a Burned Forest Wins 2021 BigPicture Competition https://t.co/7MoRQ1o7Hr https://t.co/uZSl1zooqV
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Photo of Kangaroo in a Burned Forest Wins 2021 BigPicture Competition

Photo of Kangaroo in a Burned Forest Wins 2021 BigPicture Competition

The competition winners have their photos hosted in a gallery at the California Academy of Sciences.

@Dirt_To_Dinner shared
On Jun 5, 2021
RT @animalag: Sustainability is a continuous journey, not a destination. Animal agriculture in the U.S. is responsible for less than 4% of #GHG emissions, and farmers and ranchers are working to reduce them even further. 🌎🌱 https://t.co/hF9XNqxHt1 #WorldEnvironmentDay https://t.co/uIXCY9vZDK
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Sustainability

Sustainability

The people asking questions about sustainability are not just neighbors, friends and relatives, but include audiences around the world.

@pharminews shared
On Jun 8, 2021
BRAIN Biotech AG: BRAIN actively supports the UN Global Compact https://t.co/gacaY7qVww #PharmaNews #ClinicalResearchNews #BiotechNews #LifeSciencesNews #MedicalNews #HealthcareNews #PharmiwebNews https://t.co/8INEaTN8XR
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BRAIN Biotech AG: BRAIN actively supports the UN Global Compact

BRAIN Biotech AG: BRAIN actively supports the UN Global Compact

DGAP-News: BRAIN Biotech AG / Key word(s): Sustainability08.06.2021 / 11:00 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Zwingenberg, Germany, June 8, 2021BRAIN ...

@JonEntine shared
On Jun 8, 2021
Academic study: Minimal safety concerns about off-target mutations should not be used to block gene editing and other sustainability-focused new breeding techniques https://t.co/eT7ldo0dHM via @GeneticLiteracy
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Academic study: Minimal safety concerns about off-target mutations should not be used to block gene editing and other sustainability-focused new breeding techniques

Academic study: Minimal safety concerns about off-target mutations should not be used to block gene editing and other sustainability-focused new breeding techniques

For thousands of years, humans have been improving crops to better suit their needs. These enhancements are driven by changes in the genetic makeup of the

@stuartsmyth66 shared
On Jun 6, 2021
RT @CropLifeCanada: #Brunch time! What does the breakfast of the future look like? Scientists are using gene editing to develop disease-resistant crops like #coffee and fruit, so your favourite staples are around for years to come. https://t.co/oQ6afhjSKl https://t.co/5LbWx6dfq3
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Benefits

Benefits

Adapting to climate change Whether it’s flooding, drought or increased salinity, farmers are having to grow food in more unpredictable and challenging conditions. As the impacts …

@IAmBiotech shared
On Jun 9, 2021
#GoodDayBIO: Discussions on pandemic preparedness on the Hill. Passage of the bill formerly known as the Endless Frontier Act. @Cargill and @Genomatica team up on #biobased manufacturing venture. https://t.co/4M4DEVytU1
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Good Day BIO: Cargill and Genomatica team up

Good Day BIO: Cargill and Genomatica team up

Today, discussions on pandemic preparedness on the Hill, passage of the bill formerly known as the Endless Frontier Act, and a new biotech joint venture that could reduce the emissions of ...