Giovanni Tamburini discusses the interaction of ecosystem services in contributing to agricultural productivity.
Climate Change
How Big Polluters are Stopping Progress on Climate Change
Save our planet: kick big polluters out of climate talks.
Harvesting the Research: Valuing Ecosystem Services to Offset Global Costs of Agriculture
Dr. Harpinder Sandhu discusses the value of ecosystem services on a global scale.
Immune to the Shocks of Climate Change: How Farmers are Creating Resilient Local Food Systems
Here’s how family farmers, food heroes, and organizations around the world are working to create resilient local food systems.
Preserving the Seeds of Today for the Food of Tomorrow
“Seeds of Time” draws attention to the consequences of climate change on our food supply if we don’t take action.
15 Protectors of Biodiversity #IDB2015
May 22 is the International Day of Biodiversity—an opportunity to increase understanding and awareness of the Earth’s flora and fauna.
“Global Sustainable Food and Agriculture: A Landscape Assessment” Released at Milan Expo
The Global Alliance for the Future of Food is working for strategic and collaborative funding of food and agriculture sustainability initiatives.
California Farmers Use Carbon Sequestration to Reverse Climate Change
Farmers in California are using carbon sequestration to improve soil health, diversify plant life, and reverse climate change.
Ben Simon: Imperfect Produce May Be the Bay Area’s Perfect Solution
Food Tank talks with Ben Simon about Imperfect Produce, a new food recovery project that plans to give consumers access to affordable, ugly produce.
21 Food and Agriculture Organizations Fighting Climate Change
These 21 organizations are taking the lead in the global effort to fight climate change in the food system.
The Ugly Truth: Imperfect Produce Tastes Great and this Retailer is Selling it at a Discount
Canada’s largest grocery retailer launched a new campaign to get ugly produce out of landfills and into grocery aisles.
Waste Not, Want Not: Filmmakers Live on Wasted Food in Challenging New Documentary
In the new documentary “Just Eat It,” premiering April 22 on MSNBC, two filmmakers take on food waste by living exclusively on rescued food for six months.
20 Innovators Protecting the Planet #EarthDay2015
April 22nd is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and, this year, Food Tank is highlighting 20 of our favorite innovators.
Soil Building in India’s ‘Suicide Belt’
The Living Soils Save Lives program is helping Indian farmers become more sustainable and resilient by cultivating living soil.
ActionAid Calls for Congress to Reform Biofuels Mandates
ActionAid is asking Congress to reform the biofuels mandates in the Renewable Fuels Standard and stop food-based biofuels consumption mandates.
Feeding a Warmer, Riskier World
Mother nature can be rough – and she’s getting rougher as our planet’s climate changes.
French Senate Abolishes Best Before (DLUO) Label
The controversial best-before (DLUO) label for non-perishable food products has been abolished in France by the French Senate.
101 Facts That Make Us Hopeful About the Future of Food
Food Tank is highlighting 101 stories of hope, innovation, and success, in creating a better food system.
High School Students Launch Innovative Greenhouse Program
Maggie Bass and fellow environmentally-minded students at DC public schools are pushing for more greenhouses and curriculum focused on urban ecology.
EAT Food Forum 2015: Connecting the Science, Politics and Business of Food
This summer, EAT Food Forum 2015 will host 500 global leaders in Stockholm to discuss the food roadmap for the future.
