DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Farming also relies on synthetic fertilisers that are both fossil-fuel-based and emit greenhouse gases, and drives deforestation. All these methods work to improve the soil, reduce air and water pollution, cut emissions, and boost biodiversity. We can expect a similar turnout at this year’s COP, too.

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Business Green

JULY 19, 2022

The Strategy was also criticised for failing to provide sufficient detail on how the government planned to tackle emissions from certain sectors, such as farming and land use and aviation. What would happen if we moved it to 2060 or 2070? We're not going to be here. Let's be realistic.".

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Farming will be front and centre at this year’s COP. percent contribution to global human-induced emissions is a higher share than aviation. The North American Meat Institute will host a side event at the US COP pavilion on December 11, the summit’s Agriculture Day, for example.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It's hard to think of a greater dereliction of our responsibility as COP hosts.". IPPR Environmental Justice Commission head Luke Murphy said: "Today the Chancellor declared the UK was entering an ‘age of optimism' but instead he used the budget to extend the ages of fossil fuels. But investment alone is not enough.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The new administration faces an immediate challenge to explain how it intends to bring transport, buildings, industry, agriculture, aviation, and shipping into line with legally binding climate goals. How will Truss manage these warring factions, while also working to win over the majority of MPs who did not back her candidacy?

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As current events make all too clear, our continued reliance on fossil fuels makes the global economy and energy security vulnerable to geopolitical shocks and crises. The Treasury commissioned the Dasgupta review to look at the economics of biodiversity. Continued dependence on fossil fuels will cost lives.

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