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Jan. 12, 2022
Study: Shifting to Plant-Based Diets Can Cut Global Emissions and Capture CO2
This new approach to eating in high-income nations would slash more than half of all greenhouse gas emissions.
Jan. 11, 2022
Burning Biomass in Europe Causes Deforestation in the U.S., Scientists Warn
The U.S. wood pellet industry is the largest supplier for European wood-burning power plants, which scientists argue may undermine efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Jan. 4, 2022
Amazon Records Highest Rate of Deforestation in 15 years
Deforestation in the Amazon increased 21 percent from 2020 to 2021 and is more than double what it was a decade ago.
Jan. 4, 2022 World
Extreme Weather Cost Billions in Damage in 2021, Study Finds
Dec. 22, 2021 World
E.U. Moves to Block Deforestation-Derived Imports, Including Some Palm Oil
Dec. 22, 2021 World
Global Agriculture Loses Billions of Working Hours to Heat, Study Says
Dec. 20, 2021 World
La Niña Is Back, Bringing Rain and Drought for Second Straight Year
Dec. 18, 2021 Business
Dec. 17, 2021
Meteorologists Confirm Record-High Arctic Temperature
A Siberian town shattered its record for June. The steady rise of the region's temperatures is playing a major role in climate change.
Dec. 16, 2021
European Commission Predicts an Upward Trend in Production After This Year's Setback
Production and exports are expected to surge in Spain and Portugal. Italy will see modest production gains and fewer imports. Production in Greece is projected to fall.
Dec. 16, 2021
Harvest Unfolds with Mixed Results in Greece
A modest yield is expected in most of the producing regions of the country, with many producers pinning their hopes on quality.
Dec. 10, 2021
Harvest Underway in France with Varying Expectations
Challenges created by springtime frost and summer drought have led to an uncertain harvest forecast, with production predictions ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 tons.
Dec. 7, 2021
Plant-Based Diets Linked with Much Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds
People who follow World Health Organization dietary guidelines for the intake of fats, carbohydrates and sodium are responsible for fewer emissions.
Dec. 7, 2021
Up to 27 Million in Spain Face Water Shortages by 2050, Minister Warns
The southeast of Spain is at the highest risk. New investments in infrastructure and technology are critical to mitigating the impacts of the crisis.
Dec. 7, 2021
U.S. Households Could Slash Emissions by Reducing Junk Food Consumption
A new study suggests 71 percent of households could improve their carbon footprint by consuming less junk food and not buying in bulk.
Dec. 6, 2021
European Parliament Approves CAP Reform Amid Strong Opposition
Supporters of the new Common Agricultural Policy said it will more fairly distribute funds to small farmers. Opponents said it does too little on climate change.
Dec. 6, 2021
Climate Extremes, Conflict Complicate Harvest in Palestine
Fighting in the West Bank are crippling the harvest, while climate change is blamed for lower yields in the Gaza Strip.
Dec. 6, 2021
Study: Traditional Olive Groves Absorb More Carbon than Intensive Ones
A study from the University of Jaén shows that traditional olive groves directly combat climate change and cause far less environmental damage than intensive cultivation methods.
Dec. 1, 2021
Award-Winning French Producer Looks to The Past to Meet Challenges of The Future
Maintaining organic farming methods and experimenting with ancient olive varieties are how Château d’Estoublon keeps its 500-year olive oil production history alive.
Nov. 30, 2021
Egypt Expects Lower Production After Extreme Weather Damages Groves
In many parts of Egypt, yields are expected to be between 50 and 80-percent below the average. However, producers are optimistic about the future.
Nov. 30, 2021
Award-Winning Producer Says Croatians Need to Return to Their Traditional Roots
After climate change wreaked havoc on the 2021 harvest, one of Croatia’s leading producers believes the olive farming paradigm in the country must change.
Nov. 23, 2021
Why the U.S. Lags Behind Other Western Nations on Carbon Tax Issue
Implementing a carbon tax is increasingly viewed as one of the best ways to curb greenhouse gas emissions, but the U.S. has struggled to pass one.
Nov. 22, 2021
Jordanian Farmers Expect Fall in Production Due to Drought, Pests
As the situation in northern Jordan’s fertile agricultural regions looks increasingly dire, three organizations are stepping in to promote traditional and sustainable farming methods.