climate change
Feb. 18, 2021
Project Helps Growers Prepare for Challenges Posed by Climate Change
By collecting raw climatic data from around the region, the Med-Gold project aims to be a useful tool for the agriculture sector.
Feb. 15, 2021
Olive Oil Permeates Greek Social Fabric in Time of Need
From charitable efforts to reversing desertification, olive trees and olive oil continue to play a fundamental role in Greek society.
Jan. 27, 2021
U.S. to Rejoin Paris Climate Agreement
The return of the superpower to the Paris accord is an arduous task and could disrupt the status quo of the pact
Jan. 15, 2021
Producers Warn of 'Incalculable Damage' in Wake of Filomena
Asaja Madrid estimates that the region's olive harvest will fall by 35 percent as a result of the blizzard.
Jan. 11, 2021
Historic Blizzard Threatens Olive Groves in Spain
Storm Filomena dropped up to 50 centimeters of snow across central and northern Spain over the weekend. Depending on how temperatures evolve over the next few days, olive groves could experience significant damage.
Jan. 11, 2021
2020 Tied for Hottest Year on Record, Capping Off the World’s Warmest Decade
Annual average temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere reached record highs, with the largest deviations in the Arctic and Europe.
Dec. 28, 2020 Producer Profiles
Dec. 18, 2020 Business
Dec. 14, 2020 Asia
Pandemic and Weather Extremes Compound an Off-Year in Turkey
Nov. 17, 2020 Business
Trump's Days in Power Are Numbered, But His Tariffs May Endure
Oct. 14, 2020 Production
Challenges Await Growers As Mediterranean Basin Becomes Hotter and Drier
Oct. 14, 2020
U.N. World Food Program Wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The WFP was awarded for its contributions to combat hunger and efforts to create better conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas.
Sep. 21, 2020
Climate Change Transforming Europe's Agriculture, Report Finds
Crops like apricots and nectarines typical in the south are beginning to appear in northern regions, while in Mediterranean regions, tropical weather is hitting vineyards and olive groves.
Sep. 16, 2020
Climate and Covid Worry Farmers Preparing for Harvest
An Olive Oil Times survey reveals a season of growing uncertainties and challenges for olive oil producers.
Sep. 14, 2020
Bad Weather Ahead of Harvest Dampens Spirits of Italy's Olive Oil Producers
Extreme weather events – ranging from hail storms to flash flooding – have impacted olive growers across Italy. For many farmers, hopes of a promising harvest have washed away.
Sep. 8, 2020
Reforming Food Systems Crucial in Fight Against Climate Change, Report Finds
In the fight to keep global temperatures from increasing more than 2 ºC (3.6 ºF) above pre-industrial levels, policy makers will need to focus on adapting their food systems to be more plant-based and sustainable, according to the United Nations and World Wildlife Fund.
Jul. 29, 2020
Local Production and Sustainability Highlight Terra Madre 2020
Over the course of six months, farmers, scientists and other stakeholders in the global agri-food business will propose and debate solutions to some of the sector’s most pressing issues surrounding sustainability and climate change.
Jul. 29, 2020
Applying Crushed Rock to Croplands Reduces Atmospheric CO2, Study Finds
Up to two billion tons of CO2 could be absorbed each year by adding crushed rocks to farmlands. The technique could be employed by countries to help them meet their climate targets.
Aug. 29, 2019
Climate Change Poses Threat to Global GDP, Study Finds
New data reveals that global GDP per capita will decrease by 7.22 percent by 2100 if average global temperatures continue to rise. For several olive-producing countries in the Mediterranean basin, the figure may be much higher.
Aug. 26, 2019
Studies Show Progress in Changing the Minds of Climate Skeptics
Reminding climate skeptics that they believe in basic scientific principles might prompt them to accept that climate change is real, a new study from the American Psychological Association suggests.
Aug. 26, 2019
Amazon Wildfires Threaten the EU - Mercosur Trade Deal
Fearing environmental destruction in the Amazonia due to the thousands of fires, European countries are asking for guarantees from Brazil that the fires will be dealt with before concluding the pact.
Aug. 14, 2019
Quarter of the World's Population Facing 'Extreme' Water Stress
At least ten olive-growing countries in the Mediterranean basin are ranked as "high water stress," according to data compiled by the World Resources Institute.
Aug. 13, 2019
Plant-Based Diets Can Combat Climate Change, Report Finds
Better land management practices combined with plant-based diets are effective in tackling climate change and mitigating its effects.
Aug. 5, 2019
July May Have Been Hottest Month on Record
Last month's temperatures surpassed those recorded in July 2016.
Jun. 20, 2019
CO2 Levels in Atmosphere Rise for Seventh Consecutive Year
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached nearly 415 parts per million, representing the highest seasonal peak ever recorded, as well as the second largest annual increase in 60 years.
Jun. 14, 2019
Sea Levels Rising Faster Than Expected
Scientists warn global sea levels could rise by as much as 6.5 feet by 2100, displacing nearly 200 million people and damaging agricultural land.
