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Oil remains the backbone of modern society
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Despite efforts to pivot toward renewable sources of energy, oil remains the backbone of modern society. It provides fuels for heat and transportation, and chemicals for everything from plastics to pharmaceuticals. But all these uses require separating crude oil into its various components. That separation process—which traditionally relies on heat—takes a tremendous amount of energy and accounts for roughly 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions each year.
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04:47|The food industry is undergoing a radical transformation as alternative proteins and lab-grown meat gain momentum. These innovations are often marketed as sustainable and ethical solutions to global food challenges.
The Truth Behind Livestock and Emissions
04:00|The debate around cattle and carbon emissions has been a hot topic for years, with mainstream narratives often painting livestock farming as a major contributor to climate change.
South Africa’s high food prices are driven by global and local factors
03:08|Climate change is also a major factor, with extreme weather events reducing harvests and raising production costs.
The Influence of Robots on Farm Workers: How Will Robots Change Agriculture?
04:47|The integration of robots into agriculture is revolutionizing farming practices, increasing efficiency, and reducing labor dependency.
Looking to the future of food technology
03:49|From kitchen gadgets, devices and apps to hydroponic farming, cellular dairy and regenerative agriculture, how we “do” food — grow it, manufacture it, plan it, source it, and finally prepare it — has taken giant leaps forward in high-tech directions in recent years, and the pace of such food technology innovation is only accelerating.
South African Farmers Face Growing Insecurity Amid Land Reform Bill and Rising Violence
03:46|South African farmers are facing increasing insecurity due to a combination of legislative changes, violent crimes, and a lack of government intervention. The ongoing land reform bill, aimed at redistributing land without compensation, has left many farmers uncertain about the future of their land ownership.
South Africa -The Expropriation Act 2025
04:03|Agbiz, Annelize Crosby, - Wandile Sihlobo Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, which has not been amended. This section requires that compensation be just and equitable, striking an equitable balance between the public interest and the rights of those affected with regard to all relevant circumstances.