Rise in insect pests under climate change to hit crop yields, study says
Global warming could increase both the number and appetite of insect pests, new research finds, which could pose a serious threat to global crop... Read More
Rising CO2 levels could push ‘hundreds of millions’ into malnutrition by 2050
An additional 290 million people could face malnutrition by 2050 if little is done to stop the rise of greenhouse gas emissions, a study finds. ... Read More
Global carbon tax in isolation could ‘exacerbate food insecurity by 2050’
The implementation of a global tax on greenhouse gas emissions could – without other complementary policies – “have a greater negative impact on... Read More
Guest post: Climate change could heighten risk of global food production ‘shocks’
Dr Michelle Tigchelaar is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington, currently investigating the impacts of climate change on global... Read More
Video: How beef farmers can reduce their carbon footprint
The beef industry is currently responsible for 6% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions, making it as large a polluter as the construction... Read More
Mapped: How global warming and land-use change threaten water security worldwide
The world’s water supply has been severely altered by global warming and changes to land use – such as agriculture and damming – over the past... Read More
Africa’s vegetation has lost 2.6bn tonnes of CO2 in just seven years
The rainforests, savannahs and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa have lost around 2.6bn tonnes of CO2 over the past seven years, a new study finds. ... Read More
Study: Ending extreme poverty and limiting warming to 2C still possible
Bringing “extreme” poverty to an end will not jeopardise the chances of limiting global warming to 2C above pre-industrial levels, a new study... Read More
Grass-fed beef will not help tackle climate change, report finds
Billed as a more environmentally friendly way to rear cattle, grass-fed beef has been the red meat of choice for many a climate-conscious carnivore. ... Read More
World can meet growing food demands and limit warming to 1.5C, study says
Carbon emissions from agriculture can be significantly cut while still meeting the food demands of the world’s growing population, a new study... Read More
Analysis: What does revised methane data mean for the Paris Agreement?
A study released today finds that global methane emissions from agriculture are much larger than previous estimates have suggested. ... Read More
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