Tag: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Volvo Cars Strengthens Its Leadership, Sharpening the Focus on Product & Commercial Responsibility
The announced changes underline the company’s continued commitment to enhancing its customer offering, ensuring the right product line-up for each region, and delivering stronger commercial performance. Erik Severinson has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. As part of his new role, Erik will continue to serve on Volvo Cars’ … [continued]
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Burgers Bending Your Budget? Blame It On Climate Change
Over the last year or so, you may have felt the sting of higher prices as you ordered your favorite burgers at your local restaurant or when you’ve been stocking up at the grocery store. You’re not imagining it: burgers and other red meats cost more today than in years … [continued]
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Nonprofits and robots help reduce food waste
By Rachel Lewis
With the goal of cutting food waste by 50% from 2005 levels by 2030, The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has been helping to fund NextCycle Michigan. This program gives grants and advice to small companies in the state looking to reduce food waste. One of these start-ups is Penny Pickup. With robot food delivery vehicles becoming more popular, the company Orange Sparkle Ball decided to launch Penny Pickup as a pickup service, instead of delivery. Its focus is to remove trash and unwanted items, primarily food waste.
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Grand Rapids adopts climate action plan
The plan sets a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 62.8% per capita by the end of the decade, but doesn’t come with any requirements yet.
Fossil Fuels Or Food: Which Is Worse For Climate Change?
For the people who know, the title’s pairing is ridiculous because it is well established that fossil fuels contribute more to climate change than agriculture. However, the other day someone insisted to me that food contributes more to climate change than fossil fuels. “Because we eat every day,” the person … [continued]
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