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Methane from cattle is a potent, short-lived climate pollutant, and many governments have leaned on voluntary industry compacts to accelerate adoption of feed additives, manure management, and breeding strategies; critics of Nestlé’s decision warn that a fragmentation of efforts could reduce transparency and make it harder for buyers, lenders, and regulators to compare progress across brands, whereas supporters counter that company-led projects tied to local agronomy and subsidies often deliver faster, measurable gains than broad global charters. The policy backdrop is shifting as well: several markets are moving from pure carrots to a mix of incentives and performance-based conditions on grants and export supports, and that pivot raises stakes for how milk processors document emissions baselines and third-party verification, because the credibility of Scope 3 targets rests on comparable methodologies rather than marketing claims alone. Practically, much of the abatement economics hinge on who pays for early-stage inputs like methane-reducing feed supplements and slurry lids; with farm margins tight, a coordinated model—blending buyer premiums, public cost-shares, and green-finance instruments—is usually needed to avoid penalizing smaller producers, and Nestlé’s departure complicates the coalition’s ability to aggregate demand and negotiate lower unit costs at scale. What changes on the farm, for financiers, and across supply chains For producers, the near-term signal is mixed: one major buyer is still funding on-farm pilots but no longer inside the alliance’s shared roadmap, which could slow knowledge transfer between regions that differ on climate, feed, and herd structure, even as individual Nestlé programs continue to trial seaweed-based additives, nitrification inhibitors, covered lagoons with biogas capture, and pasture rotations to improve enteric and manure outcomes; in parallel, veterinarians and breeders stress that fertility and animal health gains can cut emissions intensity without shrinking output, though activists argue absolute reductions are needed if national targets are to be met. Financiers and insurers will keep pressing for comparable disclosures because the cost of capital increasingly reflects climate-risk metrics: banks baking “sustainability-linked” terms into dairy loans need clear, auditable KPIs, and exporters eyeing tariff-free access to markets with carbon-border rules will face tougher paperwork if standards splinter, which is why industry groups are urging a minimum common MRV (measurement-reporting-verification) framework even when brand strategies differ. For consumers—and for downstream brands in chocolate, infant formula, and ice cream—the implications will show up more in labels and price architecture than in the taste of products: if buyers pay farmers for verified methane abatement while feed and equipment remain pricey, some costs may pass through, but over time biogas revenue, fertilizer substitution, and efficiency gains can offset outlays and stabilize retail pricing. The political risk is that today’s corporate exit becomes tomorrow’s cultural flashpoint, especially in countries where farmer protests have already shaped election cycles; to avoid backlash, climate policy designers are experimenting with “pay for performance” that rewards measured reductions rather than prescribing a single technology path. The bottom line is not that dairy decarbonization stalls, but that governance gets messier: Nestlé’s solo track keeps momentum on pilots yet raises coordination costs for everyone else, and the outcome to watch is whether competing alliances converge on interoperable data, verification, and crediting rules so that farmers can sell a ton of avoided methane once—and get recognized for it across buyers, banks, and border regimes. 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LISA Teases New Single “So Kiss Me” Following the Release of “New Woman”

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BLACKPINK’s Lisa is keeping fans on the edge of their seats with her latest teaser for the upcoming single, “So Kiss Me.” Following the recent success of her hit track “New Woman,” Lisa is already gearing up for her next release, and fans can’t get enough of the excitement.

In a teaser video posted on YouTube Shorts, Lisa is seen wearing a striking red tank top, adding a fiery vibe to the anticipation. The short clip has sparked a frenzy of speculation, with some fans guessing that the song may sample or pay homage to the iconic “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer, a nostalgic 90s track that still resonates with audiences today.

One fan commented, “Seems like a late entry for a summery song, and kind of sounds like it’ll sample Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer. I could be completely wrong though, excited nonetheless!” Another chimed in, “1000% it does, it’s gotta be an homage if not a proper sample! What a solid throwback.”

With Lisa teasing what could be a retro-inspired banger, fans are eager for more information about when the full song will drop. Some are even speculating whether the single will be part of a larger project, possibly hinting at an album release in the near future.

As fans eagerly await the full release of “So Kiss Me,” Lisa’s ability to keep her audience captivated with sneak peeks and teasers remains unmatched. If “New Woman” is any indication, her next track is sure to dominate the charts and continue to establish her as a force in the music industry.

Stay tuned as Lisa prepares to reveal more details, and don’t forget to check out the teaser on YouTube Shorts!

Teaser here:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MzdtH13jhGM

 

05:18:54 pm, Saturday, 21 September 2024

Why the world’s biggest food company is stepping back Nestlé has withdrawn from a high-profile international alliance to cut methane from dairy supply chains, a move that instantly sharpened debate over how fast and by what methods the sector should decarbonize; the company says it will keep pursuing on-farm emissions cuts through its own programs while reassessing the group’s approach and governance, but the exit deprives the coalition of its most recognizable member and risks slowing peer benchmarking, shared pilot data, and pooled purchasing that can bring down costs for farmers. Methane from cattle is a potent, short-lived climate pollutant, and many governments have leaned on voluntary industry compacts to accelerate adoption of feed additives, manure management, and breeding strategies; critics of Nestlé’s decision warn that a fragmentation of efforts could reduce transparency and make it harder for buyers, lenders, and regulators to compare progress across brands, whereas supporters counter that company-led projects tied to local agronomy and subsidies often deliver faster, measurable gains than broad global charters. The policy backdrop is shifting as well: several markets are moving from pure carrots to a mix of incentives and performance-based conditions on grants and export supports, and that pivot raises stakes for how milk processors document emissions baselines and third-party verification, because the credibility of Scope 3 targets rests on comparable methodologies rather than marketing claims alone. Practically, much of the abatement economics hinge on who pays for early-stage inputs like methane-reducing feed supplements and slurry lids; with farm margins tight, a coordinated model—blending buyer premiums, public cost-shares, and green-finance instruments—is usually needed to avoid penalizing smaller producers, and Nestlé’s departure complicates the coalition’s ability to aggregate demand and negotiate lower unit costs at scale. What changes on the farm, for financiers, and across supply chains For producers, the near-term signal is mixed: one major buyer is still funding on-farm pilots but no longer inside the alliance’s shared roadmap, which could slow knowledge transfer between regions that differ on climate, feed, and herd structure, even as individual Nestlé programs continue to trial seaweed-based additives, nitrification inhibitors, covered lagoons with biogas capture, and pasture rotations to improve enteric and manure outcomes; in parallel, veterinarians and breeders stress that fertility and animal health gains can cut emissions intensity without shrinking output, though activists argue absolute reductions are needed if national targets are to be met. Financiers and insurers will keep pressing for comparable disclosures because the cost of capital increasingly reflects climate-risk metrics: banks baking “sustainability-linked” terms into dairy loans need clear, auditable KPIs, and exporters eyeing tariff-free access to markets with carbon-border rules will face tougher paperwork if standards splinter, which is why industry groups are urging a minimum common MRV (measurement-reporting-verification) framework even when brand strategies differ. For consumers—and for downstream brands in chocolate, infant formula, and ice cream—the implications will show up more in labels and price architecture than in the taste of products: if buyers pay farmers for verified methane abatement while feed and equipment remain pricey, some costs may pass through, but over time biogas revenue, fertilizer substitution, and efficiency gains can offset outlays and stabilize retail pricing. The political risk is that today’s corporate exit becomes tomorrow’s cultural flashpoint, especially in countries where farmer protests have already shaped election cycles; to avoid backlash, climate policy designers are experimenting with “pay for performance” that rewards measured reductions rather than prescribing a single technology path. The bottom line is not that dairy decarbonization stalls, but that governance gets messier: Nestlé’s solo track keeps momentum on pilots yet raises coordination costs for everyone else, and the outcome to watch is whether competing alliances converge on interoperable data, verification, and crediting rules so that farmers can sell a ton of avoided methane once—and get recognized for it across buyers, banks, and border regimes.

LISA Teases New Single “So Kiss Me” Following the Release of “New Woman”

05:18:54 pm, Saturday, 21 September 2024

BLACKPINK’s Lisa is keeping fans on the edge of their seats with her latest teaser for the upcoming single, “So Kiss Me.” Following the recent success of her hit track “New Woman,” Lisa is already gearing up for her next release, and fans can’t get enough of the excitement.

In a teaser video posted on YouTube Shorts, Lisa is seen wearing a striking red tank top, adding a fiery vibe to the anticipation. The short clip has sparked a frenzy of speculation, with some fans guessing that the song may sample or pay homage to the iconic “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer, a nostalgic 90s track that still resonates with audiences today.

One fan commented, “Seems like a late entry for a summery song, and kind of sounds like it’ll sample Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer. I could be completely wrong though, excited nonetheless!” Another chimed in, “1000% it does, it’s gotta be an homage if not a proper sample! What a solid throwback.”

With Lisa teasing what could be a retro-inspired banger, fans are eager for more information about when the full song will drop. Some are even speculating whether the single will be part of a larger project, possibly hinting at an album release in the near future.

As fans eagerly await the full release of “So Kiss Me,” Lisa’s ability to keep her audience captivated with sneak peeks and teasers remains unmatched. If “New Woman” is any indication, her next track is sure to dominate the charts and continue to establish her as a force in the music industry.

Stay tuned as Lisa prepares to reveal more details, and don’t forget to check out the teaser on YouTube Shorts!

Teaser here:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MzdtH13jhGM