A new review from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future compares plant-based substitutes and cell-based meats to farmed meat.
Net-Zero Emissions Future in Latin America and the Caribbean Offers Jobs
A recent report finds that Latin America and the Caribbean can create 19 million net jobs in plant-based agriculture by 2030 with a decarbonized economy.
How Food Systems Can Reverse Climate Change
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” Dani talks about the impacts of the climate change and the ways we can change the food system to improve the environment.
36 Organizations Helping Solve the Climate Crisis
These 36 organizations can connect you to climate solutions, no matter if you’re already a climate activist or someone who wants to learn more.
Which Grocery Retailers Make the Grade on Bee-friendly Food?
A new scorecard ranks leaders and laggards on protecting pollinators from toxic pesticides in supply chains amid an “insect apocalypse.”
The Pandemic Almost Killed My Restaurants. The Climate Crisis Will Be Worse.
The climate crisis threatens restaurants and the livelihood of workers. The time is now to reconsider our diets and the impact that consumers’ eating habits have on the planet.
Food Tank’s Fall 2020 Reading List
As the cool weather sets in, Food Tank is here with a list of 22 books to inspire hope for the food system’s future.
Study Says Wild Crops Can Bolster Food Access in Arid Climates
A recent study suggests reintroducing wild crops to bolster food security, restore local ecosystems, and improve community health in desert regions.
Agriculture Subsidies Can Fight Climate Change and Protect Food Security, According to World Bank
Agriculture subsidies have the potential to fund conservation efforts that mitigate climate change and increase food security, according to a new report.
Farm Workers Are Facing Two Crises as Wildfires Burn in the West
On the latest episode of the podcast, featuring conversations with Baldemar Velásquez of FLOC, Teresa Romero of the UFW, and Sonia Singh and Suzanne Adely of the Food Chain Workers Alliance, focuses on farm workers, climate change, and protections for essential workers.
Climate Week NYC 2020 Focuses on How to Rebuild After COVID-19
Climate Week NYC, this year’s largest climate summit, will take place virtually between September 21-27, 2020. It will feature hundreds of events on food, clean energy, policy, and more.
New Study Highlights Natural Disaster’s Impact on Global Agriculture Network
A recent study from Columbia University models the impact of a climatic natural disaster.
Climate Change Threatens American Workers’ Health, Report Says
A recent report details the devastating effects of climate change on the health and safety of American workers.
New on the Podcast: The Future of Food Policy Has Big Implications for the Environment
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” learn about Kamala Harris on dietary guidelines and the implications of food policy. And hear from Ted Nordhaus of the Breakthrough Institute, Tom Philpott, author of Perilous Bounty, and Luis Guardia of FRAC.
Biden’s Ambitious Goals for Climate and Agriculture Require Bolder Strategies
The final draft of the Democratic National Convention Platform promises to help slow climate change and proposes a net zero emissions goal for agriculture, but Joe Biden’s strategies do not go far enough. There is still time to change that.
Social and Environmental Justice Activists React to EU Farm to Fork Strategy
The EU’s new Farm to Fork strategy marks a turning point in climate change legislation, setting forth principles to alleviate the environmental and social impacts of food production and food consumption
New England Lobster Fisheries Dip into Aquaculture
Lobsterers are expanding into kelp farming to increase resilience in the face of climate change.
Food Tank’s Summer 2020 Reading List
Food Tank’s summer 2020 reading list includes books on a wide range of topics, including food access and culture in Black communities, food relief programs, and the effects of technology on global food supply chains.
Australian Brewery Incorporates Algae into Beer Production
Algae is reducing an Australian brewery’s beer production carbon emissions.
Rob Larew Talks Corporate Consolidation in the Food System
Rob Larew exposes the social and agricultural injustices present in the food system and offer ways, primarily through legislature, to improve these injustices.
