In an article on the Guardian website, Mariam Amini writes about a California-based startup that eliminates the need for the animals to make butter while making its dairy-free alternative taste just as good. Butter made from CO2, not cows, tastes like ‘the real thing’, claims startup Butter made from air instead of cows? A … Continue reading Butter made from air instead of cows?
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If Europe wants to meet its climate targets and set the standard for sustainable food production then improving the sustainability of greenhouse farming will be a key concern
In an article on the EU’s Horizon research projects website, Bárbara Pinho discusses the results of one EU-funded project designed to develop a new, more energy-efficient and environment-friendly system for controlling both temperature and humidity in greenhouses. Let EiD know if you have a project you would like to describe. Greener greenhouses promise more … Continue reading If Europe wants to meet its climate targets and set the standard for sustainable food production then improving the sustainability of greenhouse farming will be a key concern
Food’s role in climate change has emerged as one of the defining challenges of our time
In an article on The Conversation website, Hanqin Tian, Director and Institute Professor, Center for Earth System Science and Global Sustainability, Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, Boston College; Eric Davidson, Professor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Pep Canadell, Chief Research Scientist, CSIRO Environment; Executive Director, Global Carbon Project, CSIRO; and Rona … Continue reading Food’s role in climate change has emerged as one of the defining challenges of our time
Denmark to impose world’s first carbon tax on farmers
The world’s first emissions tax on agriculture will require farmers to pay for greenhouse gas pollution from livestock. In an article on the Guardian website, Ajit Niranjan discusses the Danish plans. Belching livestock to incur green levy in Denmark from 2030 Farmers in Denmark will have to pay for planet-heating pollutants that their cattle … Continue reading Denmark to impose world’s first carbon tax on farmers
Energy in Demand News, June 16, 2024
No one said the zero-carbon energy transition would be easy. The world faces a “staggering” surplus of oil equating to millions of barrels a day by the end of the decade, according to the IEA. Growth in the world’s demand for oil is expected to slow in the coming years as energy transitions advance. At … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 16, 2024
Climate change is affecting wine producers everywhere but farmers producing prosecco in Italy have been plunged into crisis mode
In an article by Ajit Niranjan on the Guardian website, farmers and researchers tell of the impact of a rapidly changing climate, and the measures being taken to adapt. From parched earth to landslides: crisis in the prosecco hills of Italy Paola Ferraro marches through the neat grids of vines that chequer the slopes … Continue reading Climate change is affecting wine producers everywhere but farmers producing prosecco in Italy have been plunged into crisis mode
Reclaiming ancestral farming techniques can be a step toward sustainable food systems
In an article on The Conversation website, Chelsea Fisher, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of South Carolina writes about what we can learn from ancient farmers as we adapt to climate change. What ancient farmers can really teach us about adapting to climate change – and how political power influences success or failure In … Continue reading Reclaiming ancestral farming techniques can be a step toward sustainable food systems
New report from EU climate Advisory Board: focus on immediate implementation and continued action to achieve EU climate goals
In a new report published this week, the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change recommends a series of actions to put the EU on track towards climate neutrality. Some recommendations require immediate action and others should be considered when shaping the EU's post-2030 climate policy framework. Based on an assessment of more than 80 … Continue reading New report from EU climate Advisory Board: focus on immediate implementation and continued action to achieve EU climate goals
What we can learn by looking to the past as we confront an uncertain future – lessons from ancient Roman wine production
In an article on The Conversation website, Dimitri Van Limbergen, Postdoctoral Researcher, Ghent University discusses the lessons that can be learned for addressing climate change from ancient Romans in the way they grew grapes for their wine production. Ancient Roman wine production may hold clues for battling climate change It is no secret that … Continue reading What we can learn by looking to the past as we confront an uncertain future – lessons from ancient Roman wine production
Energy in Demand News, January 7, 2024
With the devastation of floods, heatwaves, hurricanes, forest fires and more, we know much more needs to be done to mitigate GHG emissions. Many commentators were concerned after COP28 last year that there was no sense of urgency. Read once more the comment from Fiona Harvey, published on EiD in December, on the need for … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 7, 2024
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