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Dec. 3, 2018
Greenhouse Gases at Record Levels, WMO Reports
Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continue to climb and are not showing signs of slowing, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization.
Oct. 2, 2018
Unusual Weather Leads to Dismal Harvest in California
Amid a harvest impacted by late winter temperature fluctuations, California is expecting a 30 percent drop in olive oil production this season.
Jul. 24, 2018
Extreme Olive Growing in Valle d'Aosta and Piemonte
Growing olives in Valle d’Aosta, a mountainous region enclosed by the Alps, seemed unthinkable until a group of daring farmers decided to try.
May. 31, 2018 Business
Mar. 5, 2018 Production
Feb. 8, 2018 Africa / Middle East
Feb. 6, 2018 World
Quarter of Earth's Land Threatened by Aridity, Drought, Wildfires
Jan. 25, 2018 World
Jan. 24, 2018
ABC News Explores Effects of Climate Change on Italian Olive Oil Production
ABC news chief meteorologist Ginger Zee traveled with her crew through Italy to talk about climate change with producers and scientists during the 2016 harvest.
Sep. 11, 2017
New Research Highlights Role of Agriculture in Climate Change
Researchers have estimated the amount of carbon lost worldwide through agricultural practices to be 133 billion tons.
Aug. 31, 2017
Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels Will Reduce Nutritional Value of Crops
The effects of carbon dioxide put populations at risk of losing the available dietary protein in staple crops, compounding the challenges of poverty worldwide.
Aug. 10, 2017
Sustainable Management of Olive Groves Can Tackle Effects of Climate Change
A leading expert in fruit tree physiology, Cristos Xiloyannis, has been committed to developing sustainable olive growing techniques.
Jul. 31, 2017
Four Lifestyle Choices Seen as Most Effective in Reducing Greenhouse Gases
Researchers from Lund University have identified the four most effective actions that individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprint.
Jul. 27, 2017
Report Warns of Impacts of Climate Change in Asia
The Asian Development Bank cautions that human health and food security in the Asia Pacific region are under threat if steps are not taken to tackle climate change.
Jul. 10, 2017
Experts Say Greenhouse Gases Must Be Tackled in Three Years
A statement launched on the eve of the G20 Summit in Hamburg warned that greenhouse gas emissions must show a significant decline by 2020 to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Jul. 5, 2017
Heat Wave Challenges Italian Olive Growers
A heat wave in Italy has caused concern among olive farmers. We asked some experts how to face this current challenge.
Apr. 18, 2017
WMO Confirms 2016 Was Hottest Year on Record
Carbon dioxide emissions also reached record levels, while sea temperatures rose, and many parts of the world experienced incidences of extreme weather.
Jan. 26, 2017
How Cold Temperatures Can Help Olive Production
Very low temperatures and snow can have positive effects on olive trees by reducing the olive fruit fly population, containing fungal diseases and aerating the soil.
Jan. 20, 2017
Project in Greece Converts Olive Cultivation Into a Climate Management Tool
For four years, the oLIVE CLIMA Project in Greece has tackled challenges posed by climate change in the Mediterranean by introducing innovative techniques to convert olive cultivation into a climate management tool.
Jan. 11, 2017
The Trump Cards of Climate Change in Olive Cultivation
For what it's worth, climate change, at least for olive oil production, may prove a blessing in disguise.
Dec. 19, 2016
Harvard Hosts Forum on Feeding the Planet During Climate Change
A forum at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health discussed ways to sustain at-risk food resources made vulnerable from climate change, and the impacts for populations in developing countries.
Dec. 15, 2016
Moroccan Farmers Combat Climate Change With Olive Trees and Innovation
Climate change is altering Morocco's landscape and creating serious challenges for the agricultural sector. In the Al Haouz province, resilient farmers took steps to adapt, and they have a burgeoning olive industry to show for it.
Dec. 6, 2016
Lower Output in Greece Blamed on Climate
Affected by extended heat and fly attacks, Greece's annual olive oil output is forecast to drop by 17 percent, and Italy's more than double that. Still, Greece remains a surplus country with a loyal client base and strong export potential.