Top news of the week: 12.01.2021.
Sustainability
Top 3 Trends to Watch in Digital Agriculture in 2021
Contributor Scott Speck gives insight into three big picture trends accelerated by the pandemic that are likely here to stay in 2021.
Mexican farmers and scientists speak out against government’s anti-biotech agenda
The Mexican government’s nonstop attacks on genetically modified (GM) crops — resulting most recently in a ban on GM maize — has fueled concerns among many of the country’s farmers and ...
Consultation launched over gene edited food in England
The UK government launches a public consultation on using gene editing to modify livestock and crops.
Sozosei Foundation Convenes Experts at Inaugural Summit to Decriminalize Mental Illness in the American Justice System
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#mentalhealth--The Sozosei Foundation, a charitable foundation established by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., recently convened its inaugural summit ...
Needs to Become an Integral Part of our Purpose
Sustainability is an integral part of our purpose. Discover more about the targets we have made to mitigate the effects of climate change around the world.
Are healthcare’s sustainability goals bold enough?
Healthcare is one of the biggest polluting industries. Although many companies and organisations operating in the sector have pledged to become carbon neutral within the next few decades – ...
Malaysia reports record jump in COVID-19 cases amid fears of new lockdown
Malaysia reported its biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases on Thursday as the government considered imposing restrictions in some areas, while businesses warned that another nationwide ...
Building Europe’s first of its kind Alcohol-to-Jet production plant
Building Europe’s first of its kind Alcohol-to-Jet production plant Sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste-based ethanol resources The FLITE consortium, led by SkyNRG and with ...