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ICYMI: Bayer launches carbon capture program for farmers in U.S. and Brazil
Bayer AG launched a pilot program in the United States and Brazil on Tuesday that will pay farmers for capturing carbon in cropland soils, making it the latest agriculture company to seek to capitalize on environmental initiatives. One incentive for farmers will be credits toward Bayer products, e.g., RoundUp.
Bayer launches carbon capture program for U.S. and Brazil farmers
Drought-hit Australian towns prepare for 'unimaginable' water crisis
The little town of Guyra in eastern Australia lies next to a freshwater lagoon just half a day's drive from Sydney, but its drinking water is due to run dry in 400 days' time.
Britain asks experts to advise on net zero emissions climate target
Britain has asked its climate change experts to advise on whether it should set a date to meet a net zero emissions target, the government said on Monday.
EPA chief tells U.S. lawmakers he has fund to fight ethics complaints
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt said on Wednesday that he now has a legal fund in place to help him fight off a growing list of allegations related to his spending and reported ethical missteps.