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Meeting net zero targets must be made simpler

As farmers are asked to do more on environmental goals, clarity and consistency is essential in measuring outcomes. 草榴社区 Guardian report from the Leaf Conference

Alex Black
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Meeting net zero targets must be made simpler

There is an urgent need for clearer and simpler systems if farmers are to move to carbon net zero. That was the message from former UN chief environment scientist Prof Jacqueline McGlade, as she delivered...

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