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Standing on the sidelines: why food and beverage companies must do more to tackle climate change

For the food and beverage industry, climate change is a major threat. For millions of people, it means more extreme weather and greater hunger. The Big 10 companies are significant contributors to this crisis, yet they are not doing nearly enough to help tackle it.

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20/05/2014
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GMO myths and truths: an evidence-based examination of the claims made for the safety and efficacy of genetically modified crops and foods

Genetically modified crops and foods are neither safe nor necessary to feed the world says this new report co-authored by genetic engineers Dr John Fagan and Dr Michael Antoniou and researcher Claire Robinson.

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Energy efficiency indicators: fundamentals on statistics

Energy efficiency is high on the political agenda as governments seek to reduce wasteful energy consumption, strengthen energy security and cut greenhouse gas emissions. However, the lack of data for developing proper indicators to measure energy efficiency often prevents countries from transforming declarations into actions.

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19/05/2014
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The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2014

The fisheries and aquaculture sector – a vital source of livelihoods, nutritious food and economic opportunities – has a key role to play in meeting one of the world’s greatest challenges: feedi

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New land use policy/project of Manipur 2014: an approach paper

State Government has initiated a New Land Use Policy (NLUP) for Manipur with the objective of inclusive development through effective land resource development and livelihood of the people. Over the time, shifting or Jhum Cultivation and unregulated land use system has caused much destruction to both forests and productivity of the land.

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17/05/2014
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Continued conflict and drought conditions worsen 2014 crop production prospects

Following the update of 28 March 2014 on concerns about drought conditions in the Syrian Arab Republic, FAO has been closely monitoring the situation in cooperation with national authorities. Analysis based on

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15/05/2014
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In-use emissions testing of light-duty diesel vehicles in the United States

The Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions (CAFEE) at West Virginia University (WVU) was contracted by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to conduct in-use testing of three light-duty diesel vehicles, using a portable emissions measurement system (PEMS), over a variety of pre-defined test routes exhibiting dive

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Determination of generic levellised generation tariff for the FY 2014-15 - CERC

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) May 15th 2014 order issued revising biomass tariff upwards as well as changing Solar PV, Thermal, Hydro and other tariff substantially by revising capital values for the Financial Year 2014–15.

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15/05/2014
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