Why are companies becoming so interested in soil health?
Do data support that consumers are demanding regenerative practices? Are they willing to pay more for them?
Will soil health and regenerative agriculture practices be mandatory in the future?
Will growers see any financial reimbursements or incentives?
The Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton Farmer Showcase is part of the
Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton project, which provides farmer-focused education and training events delivered by Soil Health Institute scientists, partnering with local soil health technical specialists and farmer mentors who have implemented successful soil health management systems. The project aims to increase the adoption of soil health management systems among cotton producers while documenting environmental and economic benefits.
OpEd: Beyond Biden: Climate Investing in 2021
OpEd: Beyond Biden: Climate Investing in 2021
Deirdre Cooper, Portfolio Manager and Co-Head of Thematic Equity for Ninety One
Summary
The following letter has published as an OpEd in Investment Week; minor edits were made for additional distribution.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 2:30pm
CONTENT: Press Release
January 19, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Joe Biden’s inauguration this month is set to be a milestone moment for international climate policy. The officiation of the former Vice-President is set to mark a transformational shift in the climate agenda of the United States. The Trump administration spent four years undermining and overturning the international and domestic climate agenda, however as the new Democrat president takes up residency, we’re set to see a concerted effort by the US government to rebuild its position as one of the leading advocates for action on climate change.
CONTENT: Article
After a hurricane, local leaders need to rebuild not only the damaged roads and buildings, but also the injured trees and plant life. The loss of natural habitat for animals during these major storms can leave some species completely homeless and without a food source.
In 2017, Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest experienced long-lasting damage from Hurricanes María and Irma. Around 30 percent of the island’s trees were damaged or destroyed, and Hurricane María was the strongest hurricane to make direct landfall on Puerto Rico since 1928. Due to the storm damage, the critically endangered Puerto Rican parrot suffered a 95 percent decline in population. In addition, the on-site greenhouse – an important resource for propagating seedlings to restore lost canopy cover – was demolished during the storm. Linde partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to rebuild the greenhouse and begin the long-term restoration of El Yunque National Forest.
CONTENT: Article
Local impact happens when community-based tree planting organizations create projects that involve citizens, schools, churches, and government. This is the work of the 160 members of the Alliance for Community Trees program. These passionate nonprofit organizations are the boots on the ground a grass-roots network united in their purpose of improving communities and towns across the country with trees.
Never has the dedication of these organizations been more apparent than this past spring, as the world was gripped by pandemic. One such group is Green Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. In a community ranked first in rising urban heat island effect, Green Columbus has been hard at work to plant trees and curb the issue. Earth Day Columbus known as the largest Earth Day volunteer event in the U.S. needed to continue in 2020. The health of community residents depended on it.