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Jun. 28, 2023
Trade Group Highlights Sustainability at Manhattan Tasting Event
The North American Olive Oil Association sought to educate retailers, producers and consumers on the environmental advantages of olive oil production over other options.
Jun. 13, 2023
European Bird Populations Threatened by Intensive Farming, Study Finds
Eliminating habitats and prey and the increasing use of fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides have contributed to the dramatic decrease in Europeās birdlife.
Jun. 6, 2023
Record Temperatures Will Threaten Global Food Supply, Scientists Warn
The Mediterranean region is expected to experience extensive consequences of increasing temperatures and changing precipitation patterns.
May. 1, 2023 World
Apr. 3, 2023 News Briefs
Europe Cracks Down on Eco-Labels in Effort to Curb Greenwashing
Mar. 2, 2023 Production
Organic Farms Produce Less, but Are More Cost Effective, Study Finds
Feb. 16, 2023 Business
Report: Climate, Environmental Degradation Threaten European Food Security
Feb. 15, 2023 News Briefs
Andalusia Expand Efforts to Reduce CO2, Promote Biodiversity
Feb. 4, 2023
Europe Launches Initiative to Save Pollinators
The newly-proposed strategy aims at stopping the decline in pollinators by creating a ban on some pesticides and passing new agricultural measures.
Feb. 4, 2023
Intensive Agriculture Blamed for Bird Population Decline in Spain
Recent figures show an alarming decline in the populations of important bird species in Spain as intensive agriculture transforms the country's landscape.
Feb. 2, 2023
Earthās Ozone Layer Expected to Completely Rebound by 2040, Report Finds
A Unite Nations assessment finds that the ozone layer should be restored to 1980 levels by 2040.
Jan. 30, 2023
Andalusian Farmland Will Be Monitored from Space
A nanosatellite will provide local farmers with data about agriculture's effect on the regional environment.
Dec. 8, 2022
Researchers Predict More Intense Wildfires in Europe
Climate and cultural changes mean more fuel is available for the fires. Researchers recommend some forestry practices to mitigate future mega-blazes.
Dec. 8, 2022
New Research to Study Impact of Soil Health on Olive Oil Quality
The project seeks to better understand how olive growing affects soil biodiversity and ecological function and how soil health affects olive oil quality and safety.
Dec. 1, 2022
Olive Pits Fuel Flights from Seville
Biofuel from olive pits and other organic waste cut carbon dioxide emissions of more than 200 flights by 200 tons.
Nov. 30, 2022
New Tool Measures Soil-Atmosphere Interactions to Optimize Farming Practices
Mapping soil heat transmission may help determine optimal land management practices and appropriate crops to plant as the climate changes.
Nov. 22, 2022
Compensation for Climatically Vulnerable Countries Agreed at COP27
The final agreement agreed to āloss and damageā payments for developing economies and reinforced commitments to lower emissions but not phase out fossil fuels.
Nov. 22, 2022
Multinational Food Producers Call for Swift Change in Agricultural Practices
Some of the worldās largest food producers and agribusinesses said a shift to regenerative farming is necessary to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Nov. 18, 2022
COP27 Report: Developing Nations Need $1 Trillion Yearly to Fight Climate Change
Combined funding from domestic and international sources needed to mitigate the effects of climate change on less developed countries should exceed $2 trillion by 2030.
Nov. 17, 2022
Consequences of Climate Change Increasingly Felt by Croatian Olive Growers
Drought, wildfires and sea level rise threaten olive groves across Croatia.
Nov. 17, 2022
Temperatures Rising Faster in Europe than Anywhere Else, Report Finds
The increase in annual average temperature poses an increasing theat to agriculture, health and the economy across the continent, a new report concludes.
Nov. 14, 2022
Tourist Train in Provence Partially Fueled by Olive-Pit Biofuel
The vintage steam train is experimenting with fuel made out of olive pits, which is more environmentally friendly and cheaper than coal.
Nov. 10, 2022
Europe and Morocco Sign Deal to Develop Sustainable Agricultural
The ā¬115 million program is meant to modernize Moroccoās agricultural sector, promote reforestation and protect biodiversity.