In a review of over 500 scientific publications, The Research Institutes of Organic Agriculture FiBL found that organic farming results in lower environmental impacts than other forms of agriculture.
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In a review of over 500 scientific publications, The Research Institutes of Organic Agriculture FiBL found that organic farming results in lower environmental impacts than other forms of agriculture.
Read ArticleThe food sector is “unprepared” for an impending climate-induced meltdown, a secret society of UK industry insiders has warned in a new report.
Read ArticleInstead of funding proven solutions to reduce the food sector’s huge climate footprint, the USDA-led AIM for Climate Summit has backed costly and unnecessary technologies, according to the International Alliance for Climate and Agriculture.
Read ArticleHundreds of farmers and climate activists rallied in Washington, D.C. to call for significant climate provisions in the farm spending bill Congress hopes to pass this year.
Read ArticleThe EU organic movement has taken legal action to stop environmental labeling, such as Eco-Score, which it argues is “misleading” to consumers and “unfair” to organic production.
Read ArticleAn international coalition of climate and food sustainability leaders are warning against “false solutions” promoted at the recent COP27 climate conference by AIM for Climate — a multi-billion dollar initiative by the USDA to promote agritech (biotechnology, nanotechnology, robotics and AI) as a primary solution to the climate crisis.
Read ArticleBiodiversity loss could flatten corporate profits. Investors are scrambling to figure out which firms hold the most risk.
Read ArticleAn absolutely ominous situation is unfolding in the state that produces the most organic food in the country.
Read ArticleWhile farming coffee will be more challenging in a warmer climate, some countries will be able to grow more cashews and avocados, a new study finds.
Read ArticleAt the Sustainable Ag Summit, industry leaders paid more attention to an ‘anti-meat agenda’ than the climate crisis.
Read ArticleThere are major implications for agriculture, especially in California.
Read ArticleWith regenerative agriculture gaining traction, the organic industry is positioning itself as leading the way on carbon sequestration. The research is promising — but inconclusive.
Read ArticleWine grape and cannabis growers try to assess the damage of the ash and smoke on their crops, as well as to human health.
Read ArticleThe company has partnered with 18 external certification programs, including Global Organic Textiles Standard and Fairtrade, to incentivize its merchants to create sustainable products.
Read ArticleThe yearly count of monarch butterflies overwintering in Mexico shows a decrease of 53% from last year’s count and is well below the threshold at which government scientists predict the migration could collapse.
Read ArticleNew research is suggesting that the Amazon could turn into a source of CO2 by 2030.
Read ArticleSome advocates are working to close a loophole that they say has created unintended consequences, including destruction of vulnerable ecosystems anathema to the label’s promise.
Read ArticleLaunched just a few weeks ago, Minnesota-based Blue Nest caters to consumers who want to eat meat from animals that have been raised in a regenerative manner.
Read ArticleAccording to a new report, nearly all of the global farm subsidies are fueling the climate crisis and destroying wildlife.
Read Article“We may be approaching a threshold beyond which the agriculture that we’ve always known cannot support human civilization as we know it,” said Al Gore at a presentation in Tennessee.
Read ArticleAccording to NPD Group, an increasing proportion of U.S. consumers (between 18- and 44-years-old) claim to be factoring in the environmental impact before purchasing a food or beverage product.
Read ArticleJust another reason why the “GMOs are needed to feed the world” narrative is a complete falsehood.
Read ArticleIn Green America’s chocolate scorecard, all organic brands received “A” scores while major candy corporations were called out for their very questionable practices.
Read ArticleLed by organic chocolate company Alter Eco, this new Amazon Alliance has committed to protecting 3 million Amazonian trees.
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