Top news of the week: 28.07.2020.

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Sustainability

On Jul 26, 2020
@adrianpercy shared
RT @DrPaulHoekstra: A five minute read on the role of technology in addressing both sustainability goals and good security. The two can't be mutually exclusive. https://t.co/wIEeDKJ2sR
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Why the Sustainable Development Goals Matter to the Plant Science Industry

Why the Sustainable Development Goals Matter to the Plant Science Industry

Giulia Di Tommaso, President and CEO of CropLife International, discusses the prevailing importance of the Sustainable Development Goals in tackling global issues including hunger, poverty ...

On Jul 24, 2020
@biotechweek shared
RT @EuropaBio: It's Friday so our newsletter is out 🎆 This week, we feature @biotechweek's #BiotechFan 📷 competition; how Biotech’s living drugs can provide #cancer treatments; projects turning dairy waste into value-added products & more! Read it in full ➡️ https://t.co/mH0ZB7Rh8N https://t.co/zkONizaQ2K
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Are you a #BiotechFan? Join this year’s photo contest of the European Biotech Week 2020 and win 500 €!

Are you a #BiotechFan? Join this year’s photo contest of the European Biotech Week 2020 and win 500 €!

Farm to Fork goals require an expanded toolbox including genome editing The European Sustainable Agriculture through Genome Editing (EU SAGE) network, representing 132 plant …

On Jul 27, 2020
@gmopundit shared
RT @GeneticLiteracy: The safety and efficacy of a substance is not determined by whether or not it’s “natural.” https://t.co/5VXefvuwVS @mcgillu
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‘Greenwashing’: Does plant-based marketing mislead consumers about sustainability?

‘Greenwashing’: Does plant-based marketing mislead consumers about sustainability?

"Greenwashing” is the term used to describe the promotion of a product based on misleading claims of superiority to other products in terms of

On Jul 23, 2020
@BIODeutschland shared
RT @Roche: First half of the year with 1% growth at constant exchange rates, significant impact of COVID-19 pandemic. See the full results here: https://t.co/WEUFdSiyoL $RHHBY $ROG https://t.co/1jP0NN6395
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First half of the year with 1% growth at constant exchange rates, significant impact of COVID-19 pandemic

First half of the year with 1% growth at constant exchange rates, significant impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Group sales increase 1%1 at constant exchange rates and decline 4% in Swiss francs as a result of continued appreciation of the Swiss franc against most currencies COVID-19 …

On Jul 28, 2020
@prometheusgreen shared
RT @Alltech: Looking to clear up myths vs. facts on agriculture's effect on the environment? @GHGGuru breaks down the relationship between livestock and climate change, and why #ag is the key to a more sustainable future: https://t.co/mzgMguaLGT 🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/RUbg6nKF1l https://t.co/cw9Da0GEdP
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Dr. Frank Mitloehner - Livestock's Environmental Impact: Misinformation about greenhouse gases

Dr. Frank Mitloehner - Livestock's Environmental Impact: Misinformation about greenhouse gases

As more and more companies promote anti-meat products, many consumers have been left with misconceptions about the relationship between livestock and climate change. Dr. Frank Mitloehner, ...

On Jul 27, 2020
@EuropaBio shared
RT @EuroBiotechNews: We are excited to follow the upcoming #EFIB2020 webinar @EFIBconference focusing on #foodinnovation, #culturedmeat & #plantbased products and listening to @benja22083 @CellsREvolved #peaceofmeat @betternature_ #sustainability Register here: https://t.co/pPkSx84Lji https://t.co/OPb9MKV6CU
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Food, Feed & Nutrition // How to scale up sustainable alternatives //

Food, Feed & Nutrition // How to scale up sustainable alternatives //

When it comes to innovation, a growing number of stakeholders is working on technologies to provide a more sustainable way of producing food and feed. Whether insects, algae, or …

On Jul 27, 2020
@SynBioBeta shared
.@Amyris and The Infectious Disease Research Institute Partner to Advance Novel RNA Vaccine Platform Beginning With COVID-19 Application https://t.co/fyddgbPuUD
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Amyris and The Infectious Disease Research Institute Partner to Advance Novel RNA Vaccine Platform Beginning With COVID-19 Application

Amyris and The Infectious Disease Research Institute Partner to Advance Novel RNA Vaccine Platform Beginning With COVID-19 Application

Amyris and IDRI (Infectious Disease Research Institute) announce the signing of a binding term sheet for a planned COVID-19 RNA (ribonucleic acid) vaccine technology program.

On Jul 24, 2020
@JonEntine shared
Nanotechnology helps farmers battle drought, pests but GMO rules could slow adoption https://t.co/AJozd5WuHZ
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Nanotechnology helps farmers battle drought, pests but GMO rules could slow adoption

Nanotechnology helps farmers battle drought, pests but GMO rules could slow adoption

griculture is responsible for 75% of global deforestation, 70% of water consumption and 30% of greenhouse gas emissions. The expected population growth to