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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
How the El Niño Will Affect Olive Growers
El Niño years increase the likelihood of above-average precipitation in the Americas and below-average precipitation in Australia and South Africa.
Apr. 3, 2023
Europe Cracks Down on Eco-Labels in Effort to Curb Greenwashing
The European Commission plans to ban new public eco-labels and allow member states to approve private eco-labels with higher standards than existing ones.
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 News Briefs
Feb. 4, 2023 Europe
Intensive Agriculture Blamed for Bird Population Decline in Spain
Feb. 2, 2023
Earth’s 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 “loss and damage” 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 world’s 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 €115 million program is meant to modernize Morocco’s agricultural sector, promote reforestation and protect biodiversity.
Nov. 10, 2022
Nearly Half of the Farmland in Europe Faces Erosion Factors
Soil assessment and conservation measures are increasingly important due to climate change. Good farming practices could reduce erosion caused by tillage, water and wind.
Nov. 9, 2022
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit Record Highs in 2021
The World Meteorological Organization's latest report showed significant increases in methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions.