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Jan. 18, 2023
Summer 2022 Was Europe's Hottest on Record
The last eight years on Earth have been the hottest on record, with climate extreme weather events increasing significantly in 2022.
Jan. 17, 2023
Groundwater Resources Recharge Faster than Previously Estimated
Research sheds light on the recharge rate of groundwater resources, which has important implications for the sustainable use of underground aquifers.
Jan. 17, 2023
Olive Trees Combat Air Pollution, New Research Shows
VegPM, a Tuscan research project, proves that certain tree species can combat air pollution from particulate matter (PM) and improve air quality in urban environments.
Jan. 5, 2023 News Briefs
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Nov. 30, 2022 World
New Tool Measures Soil-Atmosphere Interactions to Optimize Farming Practices
Nov. 22, 2022 World
Compensation for Climatically Vulnerable Countries Agreed at COP27
Nov. 22, 2022
Multinational Food Producers Call for Swift Change in Agricultural Practices
Some of the world’s largest food producers and agribusinesses said a shift to regenerative farming is necessary to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Nov. 18, 2022
COP27 Report: Developing Nations Need $1 Trillion Yearly to Fight Climate Change
Combined funding from domestic and international sources needed to mitigate the effects of climate change on less developed countries should exceed $2 trillion by 2030.
Nov. 9, 2022
Study: Climate Change Continues to Threaten Global Health
Experts from a range of organizations illustrated the impacts of hydrocarbon-fueled climate change on food security, infectious disease and health-related illnesses.
Nov. 9, 2022
Olive Council Publishes Document Archive
The database includes historical trade standards, quality measuring methods and best practices for table olive and olive oil production.
Nov. 6, 2022
Ahead of COP27, U.N. Warns Current Climate Pledges Are Insufficient
According to the U.N., only 24 of 193 nations have submitted their climate pledges, which are far from sufficient in diverting the massive climate crisis.
Nov. 4, 2022
Poland Retains Title at World Olive Picking Championship
The four-member team harvested 48.6 kilgrams of olives, slightly edging out hosts Croatia at the fifth edition of the contest.
Nov. 3, 2022
Study Sheds Light on Environmental Impact of Global Food Production
Meat production from cows and pigs, and rice, wheat and seed oil crop production have the worst environmental impacts.
Nov. 2, 2022
Poorest Countries Seek Debt Relief, Citing Costs of Climate Change
Known as the Vulnerable Twenty Group, the 58 members asked richer nations to forgive their debt and invest in climate change mitigation efforts.
Nov. 1, 2022
E.U. Asks Global Community to Accelerate Energy Transition Ahead of COP27
The 27-member bloc announced new strategies including stricter climate pledges. They said that 1.5 °C maximum temperature growth is still within reach.
Oct. 27, 2022
How Intensive Agriculture and Olive Cultivation Impact Soil Health
While intensive agriculture degrades soil health in seasonal crops, the same cannot be conclusively said about olives.
Oct. 27, 2022
Australian Heatwave Harbinger of Hot Summer, Hotter Century
Temperatures in northeastern Australia are 5 ºC higher than the average monthly highs.
Oct. 27, 2022
Events Across Italy Set to Celebrate Traditional Olive Groves
Nearly 170 cities across the country will hold educational, cultural and tasting events in traditional olive groves and mills.
Oct. 24, 2022
Farmers in Gaza Expect Bumper Harvest
Growers expect to harvest 45 tons of olives, allowing them to meet domestic demand for olive oil and table olives and export the rest.
Oct. 24, 2022
Researchers in Spain Investigate Positive Organoleptic Attributes of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A study identifies new methods to better understand the "green fruity" and "ripe fruity" organoleptic profiles of extra virgin olive oil.
Oct. 12, 2022
Hot Weather Weakens Plant Immune System, Study Finds
Uncertainty exists among scientists worldwide about why plants’ defenses against pathogens fade away under rising temperatures. However, the cure may lie in genetics.