Methane emissions from New Zealand sheep and cattle could be taxed
11/13/2023
New Zealand would be the first country to charge farmers for the methane emissions of their livestock.
Agriculture
A healthy food system for people and planet
Understanding the Proposals of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ Package: Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF)
03/06/2023
The EU’s LULUCF Regulation is a legal framework that aims to ensure that activities related to land use, land use change and forestry are accounted
How Do We Use Our Soil, and How Can It Be Changed?
01/02/2023
Soil is important to us because it is a vital carbon pool, containing a considerable amount of CO2 and is affected by moderate to severe erosion in over 80% of agricultural and natural grassland areas in the EU-27, according to the European Statistical Office (Eurostat).
How Much Greenhouse Gas Did the Food on Your Plate Cost?
12/12/2022
One of the factors contributing to the high cost of food on our tables is the greenhouse gas emissions caused by our food systems. The European Environmental Bureau estimates that these emissions account for 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, while other sources estimate the number could be as high as one-third. This is an important consideration when examining the overall cost of food.
