Nitrous oxide emissions are accelerating and demand for fertilizers and meat is growing – but there are solutions
by The role of food in climate change has emerged as one of the defining challenges of our time. The journey of steak, fruit or salads …
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Can a planet-friendly diet reduce your risk of dying from disease?
A diet that promotes plant-based protein now has a more humane argument for helping the environment: It could reduce your risk of dying from some …
Norwich Research Park spin-offs have donated funding to support growth
Two companies which emerged from research carried out at Norwich Research Park have announced significant funding which will help them with the next stages of …
The influencer misrepresents the environmental impact of grain crops versus livestock
Screenshot of Instagram post taken March 13, 2024 On his website he promotes a variety of CBD products and encourages people to follow the paleo …
Why farmers are struggling to go green
A crisis is emerging in the systems that sustain us. Over a third of humanity’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the way we produce, process …
Why are farmers in arms? The view from Wales
Across Europe, farmers are protesting changes to regulations and subsidy schemes. Smaller protests have spread across the UK – particularly in Wales, where thousands have …
7 food and agricultural innovations needed to protect the climate and sustain a rapidly growing world
For the first time ever, food and agriculture took center stage at the annual United Nations climate conference in 2023. More than 130 countries a …
DGAC said grains are the best source of dietary iron
WASHINGTON – Flour-based foods such as bread, cereals and pasta are the source of about half of US iron consumption, and proposed changes in the …