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When food scraps go into landfill, they are typically buried and, without oxygen, cannot break down

When food scraps go into landfill, they are typically buried and, without oxygen, cannot break down

World Bank Report: Turn Down the Heat why a warmer world must be avoided

World Bank Report: Turn Down the Heat why a warmer world must be avoided

CO2 emissions per hectare of organic agriculture systems are 48 to 66 percent lower than in conventi

CO2 emissions per hectare of organic agriculture systems are 48 to 66 percent lower than in conventi

Biochar could potentially reduce annual net emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide b

Biochar could potentially reduce annual net emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide b

Changes required in US to prevent 2 degrees Celsius rise from global warming

Changes required in US to prevent 2 degrees Celsius rise from global warming

Burning 1 gallon of gas emits almost 20 pounds of CO2

Burning 1 gallon of gas emits almost 20 pounds of CO2

Plowing (tillage) greatly increases release of CO2 in soil. Here are some comparisons.

Plowing (tillage) greatly increases release of CO2 in soil. Here are some comparisons.

Nitrous oxide heats the planet 300 times more than carbon dioxide over a 100 year period

Nitrous oxide heats the planet 300 times more than carbon dioxide over a 100 year period

Global fossil fuel subsidies hit $1.9 trillion (post-tax and including negative externalities); incr

Global fossil fuel subsidies hit $1.9 trillion (post-tax and including negative externalities); incr

15% or so of the world's population living in high-income countries are responsible for half of

15% or so of the world's population living in high-income countries are responsible for half of

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