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Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu this week launched the Water Tight 2012 report, which explores the future of the global water sector in the year ahead. The report examines how major global trends such as population growth, increasing economic development, and urbanization, coupled with the changes in climate patterns, underscore the importance ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Consumerism, Economics, Farming, Finance & Money, Food, Water
Fast before surgery. That's a common recommendation doctors give patients to ensure a safe procedure. Now a new study in mice suggests that the advice may have benefits beyond the operation itself: Extensive presurgical fasting appears to protect organs from postsurgical damage. Although preliminary, the finding builds on evidence ... keep reading
Written by Science Now last month, about Food, Health, Innovation
Potato exporting is not something we hear alot about. And yet at present the potato industry is worth in excess of $500 million to the New Zealand economy , and was responsible for exports with a value of more than $100 million last year. And is in the process of trying ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Farming, Food, Industry & Business, Innovation, Soil, Sustainability
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is announcing three small geographical areas where farming of Undaria will be allowed, creating a new commercial opportunity. The three areas where farming of Undaria will be allowed, subject to MAF approval, are in waters of Wellington, Marlborough and Banks Peninsula.Undaria – also known ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Farming, Food, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans, Water
Why do heavy coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a disease on the increase around the world that can lead to serious health problems? Scientists are offering a new solution to that long-standing mystery in a report in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry.Ling ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Food, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior
New research on the impact of folic acid in bread shows increased levels of folate in women of childbearing age and that fortification of bread is contributing to this, says Julie Collins, MAF Biosecurity, Food and Animal Welfare Policy Director. MAF has released research that looked at whether the desired ... keep reading
Written by Celsias last month, about Children and Families, Food, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior
As we head into 2012, many of us will be resolving to lose those few extra pounds, save more money, or spend a few more hours with our families and friends. But there are also some resolutions we can make to make our lives a little greener. Each of us ... keep reading
Written by WorldWatch Institute in December 2011, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Conservation, Emissions, Energy Saving, Food, waste
McDonald’s has recognized that more and more consumers want to know about the ingredients in their food and where they come from, with increasing interest in sustainable farming and local food movements. So next year the biggest fast food chain in the world will launch a new campaign featuring ... keep reading
Written by PSFK in December 2011, about Advertising, Children and Families, Finance & Money, Food, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior (3 comments)
"The Government is failing to protect the critically endangered New Zealand sea lion by proposing to remove entirely the squid fishing by-catch limit", Gareth Hughes MP has claimed, responding to the Government's proposed management measures for the upcoming squid fishing season, posted to the Ministry of Fisheries website late ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in December 2011, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Consumerism, Design, Food, Politics & Government, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans
It may be moves other than Durban and the endless Climate Change talks that do most to save the planet. China,seen as one of the blockers at Durban , is now the world's biggest carbon emitter, but it is also the world leader in investment in green technology. China ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in December 2011, about Children and Families, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Emissions, Food, Politics & Government, Pollution
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