Climate resilient crop analysis: Could rye grain show what sustainable cereal agriculture could look like?
Rye, an ancient grain, offers health benefits and climate resilience compared to wheat, being lower in carbon footprint and more adaptable to poor soils. Increased rye cultivation could enhance biodiversity and soil health.
Fonio: The ancient supergrain set to combat climate change
Discover how fonio, a nutrient-rich ancient grain, is emerging as a climate-resilient crop in Africa and beyond.
Viewpoint: Empowering Indigenous communities through reforestation
Gareth Lloyd’s outlines the path and objective for starting Truly Nuts!.
Book review: Cultivated Meat to Secure Our Future
By Jeremy Williams It’s a tricky time to be writing about food sustainability. The issue seems to be strangely divisive at the moment. On one side are those who see our future needs being met through small-scale organic farming. On the other are those who see no way to produce enough for all the world’s…
Film review: Food, Inc. 2
In “Food, Inc. 2”, the authors raise concerns about the global food system’s negative impacts and highlight some potential solutions.
Avocado´s climate challenge
The Christian Aid report reveals a significant threat to global avocado production due to climate change’s impact on water availability.
Sustainable food recipes – quick broccoli and spinach salad with couscous
The article introduces a climate-friendly broccoli and spinach salad recipe, with tips on ingredient variations and preparation. It emphasizes low carbon footprint and offers a carbon footprint calculation.
Analysis: As farmers protest, India must urgently deal with its water crisis
Indian farmers are pushing for the legalisation of a historic pricing mechanism that built India’s food security, but the problems they face demand far more.
Ukraine starts 2024 with record-warm temperatures
Ukraine, Europe’s major wheat producer, faces economic challenges due to extreme weather impacting winter wheat crops. Climate change exacerbates the situation, threatening global food supply.
Book review: The Seaweed Revolution, by Vincent Doumeizel
Jeremy Williams reviews The Seaweed Revolution.
Hydroponics to rescue famous drink from climate change
Start-up wants to save the beer from climate change.
Big banks linked to deforestation that threatens Indigenous people
Report shows US and EU financiers back meat firms in Paraguay whose activities put Ayoreo people at risk.
Analysis: Climate change drives down yields and nutrition of Indian crops
Rising temperatures and weather fluctuations may drive hunger and malnutrition in India unless the country acts urgently.
Analysis: What is carbon-neutral milk?
Milk and meat brands are turning to climate labels like “carbon neutral” and “net zero” to boost sales. But what do these terms actually mean?
Explainer: Why does chocolate have a high carbon footprint?
The high carbon footprint of chocolate explained.
Explainer: China launches first national soil survey in 40 years
After rapid development and intensive farming, China is finally carrying out a new soil survey to help with its food security and carbon targets.
Opinion: Food systems transformation critical to reducing emissions
The co-author of a new report explains how most governments are overlooking a principal route to cutting emissions.
Green Voices – Ep 12 – Steve Glover – hemp could work wonders for the UK’s decarbonisation efforts
The founder of the British British Hemp Company tells us why hemp could play a big role in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Green Voices – Episode 5 – Henrik Lund – what forces are changing our current food system?
The CEO of Naturli Henrik Lund tells A greener life, a greener world that climate change plays a huge part in people changing their diet.
Analysis: Climate crisis lies at the heart of farmer protests in India
Protests by Indian farmers against three new farm laws have deep roots in income insecurity, which is driven by changing rainfall patterns and incentives that promote the overuse of water.
Using food to tell the climate change story
Discussing the impact of climate change on food is an effective way to spark interest in the science of climate change and how to mitigate associated problems.
Analysis: Could changing the way we farm rice be a climate solution?
Farmers are focusing on ways to reduce methane emissions and save water to further reduce the staple crop’s climate footprint.
Analysis: The trend to eat more plant-based products will continue to grow in 2020
A new report outlines that the forward-looking trend for plant-based eating will continue to grow.
Bolivia’s forest fires and the rise of beef exports
The livestock sector is responsible for 60% of deforestation in Bolivia, in the very region where slash and burn practices are causing fires to rage.
Analysis: Chinese consumers ignore calls to eat less beef
Beef Imports rise in China as domestic farmers struggle to meet demand.
Climate pioneers: how small farmers could be leading the way towards sustainable agriculture
Why small farming methods is a key ingredient in tackling climate change.
Carbon farming: how agriculture can both feed people and fight climate change
Agriculture can play a key role in fighting climate change.
Exploring this complex issue
When it comes to climate change, bringing down emissions and wider sustainability issues the role of food systems has often been overlooked. Some would argue that food does not play a significant role while others argue it is more important than anything else. The reality is that none of these two arguments are true.
On this page, we will try to do a few different things. We will publish food and sustainability-related articles and will feature debates and interviews with key people at the heart of this area. And for the first time on A greener life, a greener world we will be publishing and creating sustainable food recipes and ideas. As we are aware of the huge amount of greenwashing currently ripe we believe transparency and facts are important. Therefore every single recipe will have its own carbon footprint published. We believe this will help our readers with sustainability-friendly recipes and inspire a positive focus.
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