Published 14:42 IST, March 3rd 2020
Scientists develop world’s first ‘climate-positive’ gin using garden peas
Scientists have unveiled the world's first climate-positive gin made from peas has been developed by a Scottish distillery which makes vodka from wonky potatoes
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Scientists have unveiled world's first ‘climate positive’ gin me from peas which has been developed by a Scottish distillery which makes vodka from wonky potatoes to reduce food waste. Arbikie Distillery reportedly said that its Nar gin, meaning nature in Gaelic, avoids more carbon dioxide emissions than it creates because its peas do t require syntic nitrogen fertilisers which is source of carbon emissions, unlike wheat, barley or maize. Arbikie Distillery’s spokeswoman Rachel Thomson told media that y are continuously looking for ways to invate and reinforce ir sustainability focus.
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Companies to cut greenhouse emissions
She ded that for each decision y make, y are trying to consider environmental factors that can make things better. Scottish ginmaker was founded in 2014 which is latest action by a string of companies cut ir greenhouse emissions to fight climate change. According to reports, some firms have vowed to become carbon positive cutting more emissions than y emit to avoid disastrous situations like rising seas, uncontrollable wildfires and erratic wear foreseen by climate scientists.
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Sustainable development vital for business growth
John Stirling, director of Arbikie Distillery reportedly said that sustainable development is vital for business growth which witnesses climate change and biodiversity loss as biggest challenge humankind has ever faced. Stirling ded that Nar gin furr looks to make a positive impact in terms of long-term sustainability.
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14:42 IST, March 3rd 2020