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Mapped: The Network of Powerful Agribusiness Groups Lobbying to Water Down the EU’s Sustainable Farming Targets

DeSmogBlog

In February 2021, German agribusiness giant BASF hosted a virtual wine tasting, a seemingly cozy affair swirling glasses of Portugal’s finest in front of a webcam debating the future of EU agricultural policies. Invited to the event was a small group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).

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Big Agriculture Casts Itself as Climate Champion Ahead of COP27

DeSmogBlog

Planet-warming gases are emitted across the supply chain, from the carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by clearing forests for pastures and feed crops, and burning petrol and diesel to transport animals and meat, to the methane emitted from animals and their manure. . Second, it would only reduce methane emissions from the cattle.

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Study: Replacing fifth of beef in diets with fungi-based 'meat' could halve deforestation

Business Green

By switching to plant-based beef alternatives it is possible to reduce the number of cattle worldwide, which in turn cuts methane emissions from the cows themselves, as well as nitrous oxide emissions from fertilising feed or manure management, he explained.