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We created the ‘Pandemicene’
Biodiversity Climate Change Farming Food Growth Health

We created the ‘Pandemicene’

Via Portside This study suggests that the alarming pace at which new or reemergent viruses have caused outbreaks in recent…
May 16, 2022May 15, 2022 Rob Marsden
The great climate greenwash: Global meat giant JBS’ emissions leap by 51% in five years
Amazonia Climate Change Farming Food Geographical

The great climate greenwash: Global meat giant JBS’ emissions leap by 51% in five years

From the Institute For Agriculture and Trade Policy: One year ago, JBS, the world’s largest meat processor, pledged to reach…
May 6, 2022May 4, 2022 Rob Marsden
The IPCC WG3 Report: It’s ‘now or never’ for the planet
Climate Change COP26 Energy Farming Food Fossil Fuels Fracking Growth Indigenous Peoples Internationalism Just Transition Nuclear power Recycling Sustainability Transport

The IPCC WG3 Report: It’s ‘now or never’ for the planet

Alan Thornett argues that life on planet Earth is facing a perfect storm. The precarious agreement from COP26 in Glasgow…
April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Rob Marsden
NZ scrubbed ‘plant-based’ diets from climate report
Farming Food Sustainability

NZ scrubbed ‘plant-based’ diets from climate report

Whilst this article published on Newsroom is New Zealand specific it does highlight the way politicians everywhere bend the science…
April 23, 2022April 19, 2022 Rob Marsden
Russia’s invasion has caused a short-term spike in prices, but could prompt a long-term shift towards sustainability.
Climate Change Energy Europe Farming Food Fossil Fuels Geographical

Russia’s invasion has caused a short-term spike in prices, but could prompt a long-term shift towards sustainability.

Following on from the Nature editorial we posted yesterday, a more in depth look at the issues surrounding energy, food…
April 18, 2022April 16, 2022 Rob Marsden
Unintended effects of new genetic engineering techniques create new hazards and risks
Biodiversity Farming Food

Unintended effects of new genetic engineering techniques create new hazards and risks

The corporates are arguing that new techniques of gene editing (CRISPR  and others) are safe and therefore there should be…
April 13, 2022April 12, 2022 Rob Marsden
GMO wheat in Argentina suffers from low yields
Biodiversity Farming Food

GMO wheat in Argentina suffers from low yields

An interesting and accessible case study from GM Watch Controversial GM crop gives only two-thirds of the average yield for…
April 11, 2022April 7, 2022 Rob Marsden
Food for profit: India’s food giants consolidate power
Farming Food Geographical India Sustainability

Food for profit: India’s food giants consolidate power

From 360 Info. Agribusiness corporations have been on the rise in India since the 1970s. Unless there is a change…
April 7, 2022April 6, 2022 Rob Marsden
IPCC report highlights urgent need for adaptation investments for agriculture
Biodiversity Farming Food Just Transition Sustainability

IPCC report highlights urgent need for adaptation investments for agriculture

From the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Industrial farming vulnerable to climate disruption, shift to more diverse agroecology needed…
April 4, 2022April 3, 2022 Rob Marsden
Europe’s agriculture and care—mistreated migrants
Europe Farming Geographical Internationalism

Europe’s agriculture and care—mistreated migrants

From Social Europe Informal migrant workers are not only denied basic social protection but also the opportunity of integration. Difficult…
April 1, 2022March 29, 2022 Rob Marsden

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