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Feb. 18, 2022
Study: Climate Change Is Making Droughts More Frequent and Severe
Researchers are worried about the increasing phenomenon of co-occurring droughts, which are 10 times more likely now than in the previous century.
Feb. 15, 2022
Yale Researchers Identify Six Target U.S. Audiences for Climate Change Messaging
Americans’ thinking around climate change has shifted toward more urgency.
Feb. 8, 2022
Research on Olive Biodiversity Is Key to Tackling Climate Change
Identifying traits that allow olives to resist extreme weather events, volatile temperature changes and diseases will allow farmers to plant more resilient olive varieties in the future.
Feb. 7, 2022 Production
Farmers Are Facing the Brunt of Portugal’s Worsening Drought
Feb. 7, 2022 Production
A Carbon Credit Market in Italy Provides New Revenue Streams for Olive Growers
Jan. 25, 2022 World
Jan. 17, 2022 News Briefs
Jan. 12, 2022 World
Study: Shifting to Plant-Based Diets Can Cut Global Emissions and Capture CO2
Jan. 11, 2022
Burning Biomass in Europe Causes Deforestation in the U.S., Scientists Warn
The U.S. wood pellet industry is the largest supplier for European wood-burning power plants, which scientists argue may undermine efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Jan. 4, 2022
Amazon Records Highest Rate of Deforestation in 15 years
Deforestation in the Amazon increased 21 percent from 2020 to 2021 and is more than double what it was a decade ago.
Jan. 4, 2022
Extreme Weather Cost Billions in Damage in 2021, Study Finds
Extreme weather events around the planet severely impact people and ecosystems. Now, researchers have calculated the economic costs.
Dec. 22, 2021
E.U. Moves to Block Deforestation-Derived Imports, Including Some Palm Oil
A new European Commission proposal aims to significantly slash imports of commodities associated with deforestation, especially in Brazil, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Dec. 22, 2021
Global Agriculture Loses Billions of Working Hours to Heat, Study Says
New research shows that billions of working hours have been lost to excessive heat globally. The trend will accelerate in the next decades as the planet warms.
Dec. 20, 2021
La Niña Is Back, Bringing Rain and Drought for Second Straight Year
The World Meteorological Organization predicts that La Niña will result in cooler, wetter weather in Australia. California, Europe and South America will experience much warmer, drier weather.
Dec. 18, 2021
Olive Cultivation Is Expanding in Georgia
Local olive farmers and the International Olive Council are working to expand olive growing using imported and native olive varieties.
Dec. 17, 2021
Meteorologists Confirm Record-High Arctic Temperature
A Siberian town shattered its record for June. The steady rise of the region's temperatures is playing a major role in climate change.
Dec. 16, 2021
European Commission Predicts an Upward Trend in Production After This Year's Setback
Production and exports are expected to surge in Spain and Portugal. Italy will see modest production gains and fewer imports. Production in Greece is projected to fall.
Dec. 16, 2021
Harvest Unfolds with Mixed Results in Greece
A modest yield is expected in most of the producing regions of the country, with many producers pinning their hopes on quality.
Dec. 10, 2021
Harvest Underway in France with Varying Expectations
Challenges created by springtime frost and summer drought have led to an uncertain harvest forecast, with production predictions ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 tons.
Dec. 7, 2021
Plant-Based Diets Linked with Much Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds
People who follow World Health Organization dietary guidelines for the intake of fats, carbohydrates and sodium are responsible for fewer emissions.
Dec. 7, 2021
Up to 27 Million in Spain Face Water Shortages by 2050, Minister Warns
The southeast of Spain is at the highest risk. New investments in infrastructure and technology are critical to mitigating the impacts of the crisis.
Dec. 7, 2021
U.S. Households Could Slash Emissions by Reducing Junk Food Consumption
A new study suggests 71 percent of households could improve their carbon footprint by consuming less junk food and not buying in bulk.
Dec. 6, 2021
European Parliament Approves CAP Reform Amid Strong Opposition
Supporters of the new Common Agricultural Policy said it will more fairly distribute funds to small farmers. Opponents said it does too little on climate change.