Turning dairy farm methane into biogas could save UK £400 million annually, studyNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024
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Turning dairy farm methane into biogas could save UK £400 million annually, study
New research reveals that methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official estimates suggest, offering a…

Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remainNews
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remain
A recalculation of Denmark's nitrogen reduction targets, known as the second opinion, has provided a stronger foundation for environmental efforts, particularly regarding the country's aquatic…

Agriculture’s path to becoming a carbon capture powerhouseClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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Agriculture’s path to becoming a carbon capture powerhouse
The global food system is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, making the reduction of these emissions a top priority for climate…

Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient cropsNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient crops
A century-old experiment, initiated before the Great Depression, has led scientists to uncover the genetic keys behind barley's remarkable adaptability. This discovery could safeguard barley,…

Three-step plan to cut overlooked methane emissions could help us stop global warming fasterClimate
SourceJuly 30, 2024
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Three-step plan to cut overlooked methane emissions could help us stop global warming faster
By Frontiers Evidence indicates that methane emissions were responsible for about half of global warming we’ve experienced so far—but compared to carbon dioxide, methane has…

Bold moves needed for California agriculture to adapt to climate changeClimateScience
SourceJuly 30, 2024
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Bold moves needed for California agriculture to adapt to climate change
By David Danelski | University of California - Riverside California should take urgent and bold measures to adapt its $59 billion agriculture sector to climate…

One in 11 people went hungry last year. Climate change is a big reason whyClimate
SourceJuly 29, 2024
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One in 11 people went hungry last year. Climate change is a big reason why
Hunger and food insecurity are no longer merely benchmarks of public health. They are symptoms of a warming world. By Ayurella Horn-Muller | Grist One…

Emerging economies to drive agricultural markets amid shifting regional dynamicsNews
Adrian AlexandreJuly 2, 2024
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Emerging economies to drive agricultural markets amid shifting regional dynamics
Emerging economies are set to remain the key drivers of global agricultural market growth over the next decade, according to the newly released OECD-FAO Agricultural…

Most climate-vulnerable countries with highest hunger rates significantly under-represented in agrifood researchClimateNews
SourceJuly 2, 2024
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Most climate-vulnerable countries with highest hunger rates significantly under-represented in agrifood research
By CABI The most climate-vulnerable countries with the highest hunger rates are significantly under-represented in agrifood research – sparking a need for urgent action and…

When in drought: Researchers map which parts of the Amazon are most vulnerable to climate changeClimateScience
SourceJune 20, 2024
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When in drought: Researchers map which parts of the Amazon are most vulnerable to climate change
By Mikayla Mace Kelley, University of Arizona In the late 2000s, Scott Saleska noticed something strange going on in the Amazon rainforest. In 2005, a…

For sustainable livestock farming bordering the Amazon Rainforest, look to the womenClimate
SourceJune 19, 2024
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For sustainable livestock farming bordering the Amazon Rainforest, look to the women
By The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture When trees and livestock compete for land, the trees usually lose. It…

The diet change that can also help the planetFacts
SourceJune 17, 2024
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The diet change that can also help the planet
By Mahya Tavan, Sustainable Nutrition Initiative Choosing foods that are good for us, good for the planet, accessible and affordable is a complex problem to…

Western Agricultural Communities Need Water Conservation Strategies to Adapt to Future ShortagesScience
SourceJune 13, 2024
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Western Agricultural Communities Need Water Conservation Strategies to Adapt to Future Shortages
By Desert Research Institute The Western U.S. is heavily reliant on mountain snowpacks and their gradual melt for water storage and supply, and climate change…

From wild to domesticated: Scientists reveal 100,000 years of continuous rice evolutionScience
SourceMay 27, 2024
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From wild to domesticated: Scientists reveal 100,000 years of continuous rice evolution
By Zhang Nannan, Chinese Academy of Sciences According to a study published in Science on May 24, scientists have used phytolith analysis and other methods…

Culling controversy as French wolf population falls in 2023News
SourceMay 23, 2024
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Culling controversy as French wolf population falls in 2023
By Laure FILLON | AFP Lyon, France - The estimated number of wolves in France last year was 1,003, down nine percent from the year…

Finland’s wizards making food out of thin airNews
SourceMay 23, 2024
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Finland’s wizards making food out of thin air
By Anna KORKMAN | AFP Vantaa, Finland - At a factory in Finland, the "farmers of the future" are making a new food protein by…

Scientists win World Food Prize for work on Global Seed VaultNews
SourceMay 9, 2024
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Scientists win World Food Prize for work on Global Seed Vault
By Juliette MICHEL Paris, France - Scientists Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler, who on Thursday received the prestigious World Food Prize for "their work to…

EU’s climate ambitions for 2040 at risk due to lackluster agricultural policiesNews
Muser NewsDeskFebruary 10, 2024
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EU’s climate ambitions for 2040 at risk due to lackluster agricultural policies
In a recent communication from the European Commission outlining the climate targets for 2040 and the Industrial Carbon Management (ICM) strategy, concerns have been raised…

Global sugar crisis hits desserts: Highest prices since 2011 linked to climate changeClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreJanuary 9, 2024
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Global sugar crisis hits desserts: Highest prices since 2011 linked to climate change
The sweet indulgence of desserts is under threat as the global cost of sugar skyrockets to its highest level since 2011. This surge is a…

Accelerating innovations: mitigating climate change impact on health, agriculture, and genderClimateNews
Adrian AlexandreDecember 4, 2023
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Accelerating innovations: mitigating climate change impact on health, agriculture, and gender
In the face of an escalating climate crisis, innovative solutions are crucial to addressing the multifaceted challenges that impact health, agriculture, and gender. The Rockefeller…

‘Cultivating the Moon’: transformative breakthrough in lunar agriculture paves the way for sustainable basesScience
Adrian AlexandreNovember 23, 2023
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‘Cultivating the Moon’: transformative breakthrough in lunar agriculture paves the way for sustainable bases
In today's rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt to new situations and embrace change is essential.
