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Welcome back to the Sustainability Daily Podcast. Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Unlocking Space for Agriculture
By UK Space Agency | January 20, 2026
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The UK Space Agency is funding two four‑month pilot projects to bring satellite-enabled tools directly to farmers. GeoCrop will blend satellite imagery, weather data, and supply-chain signals to guide cropping decisions, while SEDERS will pair Earth Observation with in‑field sensors to track biodiversity, soil carbon, water, and overall land health. By co-developing with growers, these pilots aim to fast‑track practical, near‑market solutions that boost productivity and environmental stewardship.
Deep learning-based no-reference image quality assessment framework for Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia spp.
By Muhammad Amirul Aiman Asri, Heshalini Rajagopal, Norrima Mokhtar, Wan Amirul Wan Mohd Mahiyiddin, Yvonne Ai Lian Lim, Masahiro Iwahashi, Ryosuke Harakawa, Fatimah Ibrahim, Takao Ito | January 20, 2026
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Researchers introduced PRIQA, a no-reference image quality model tailored for parasite microscopy images of Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Using a ResNet‑101 backbone mapped to human Mean Opinion Scores, PRIQA outperformed 10 established NR‑IQA methods, improving reliability for automated diagnostics and water/public health inspections. The work highlights how domain-specific AI can strengthen quality control where pristine reference images are unavailable.
Allied Industrial-backed Waste Eliminator acquires Happy Haulers
By Iris Dorbian | Date not provided
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Waste Eliminator, a sustainable waste solutions provider in metro Atlanta backed by Allied Industrial Partners, acquired Gainesville-based Happy Haulers. The deal marks Waste Eliminator’s ninth acquisition since 2021, signaling continued consolidation to expand service capacity and coverage. It underscores growing investor interest in regional waste infrastructure and circular services.
Biostimulants Market to Surge From USD 4.46 Billion in 2025 to USD 7.29 Billion by 2030, Driven by Sustainable Agriculture Growth
By Research and Markets | January 20, 2026
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The biostimulants market is set for strong growth, from roughly USD 4.94 billion in 2026 to USD 7.91 billion by 2031, driven by sustainable-ag adoption, supportive regulations, and integration with carbon programs. Europe leads innovation under mature rules, while North America posts the fastest gains aided by USDA programs reimbursing up to 75% of eligible costs. Amino acid products dominate today, with humic and fulvic acids accelerating as growers seek stress tolerance and ROI across row and specialty crops.
Refinery Catalyst Market Volume Worth 3,696.90 Tons by 2035
Author not provided | January 20, 2026
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Refinery catalysts are projected to grow from 2,450 tons in 2025 to 3,696.9 tons by 2035, with revenue reaching USD 15.6 billion, propelled by cleaner-fuel mandates, process efficiency, and energy-transition strategies. Asia Pacific leads today, while opportunities expand in bio-refining, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. Trends include greener catalysis, regeneration/recycling, and AI-enabled catalyst design to boost yields and cut emissions.
Wrapping up
From space-powered decision tools on the farm to AI that safeguards diagnostic image quality, and from waste-sector consolidation to booming bio-inputs and cleaner refining, today’s stories trace a common thread: data-driven innovation accelerating practical sustainability. These advances are reshaping operations, policy alignment, and investment—bringing resilient, lower‑impact systems closer to scale.
