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Green Goals, Dirty Fuel: Europe’s Fertiliser Industry Bets on Shale
By Agathe Bounfour and Clare Carlile
on
Yara’s move to “sustainable” ammonia relies on fracked gas harmful to Texan communities, investigation finds.
Yara’s move to “sustainable” ammonia relies on fracked gas harmful to Texan communities, investigation finds.
uk/Revealed: Meat Industry Behind Attacks on Flagship Climate-Friendly Diet Report
By Clare Carlile
on
A new document shows that vested interests were behind a “mud slinging” PR campaign to discredit the 2019 EAT-Lancet study.
A new document shows that vested interests were behind a “mud slinging” PR campaign to discredit the 2019 EAT-Lancet study.
Supermarkets Accused of Major Methane 'Blindspot’
By Rachel Sherrington
on
Carrefour, Lidl, Tesco and Walmart are among top food retailers without concrete plans to tackle potent greenhouse gas, according to analysis.
Carrefour, Lidl, Tesco and Walmart are among top food retailers without concrete plans to tackle potent greenhouse gas, according to analysis.
us/How Big Meat Worked to Rebrand in 2024 — Using Disinformation
By Jessica Scott-Reid, Sentient
on
A look back at the year’s manipulative messaging.
A look back at the year’s manipulative messaging.
Revealed: The ‘Vested Interests’ on the EU’s Agriculture Committee
By Phoebe Cooke
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Campaigners raise concerns over ‘alarming’ potential conflicts in the powerful political grouping.
Campaigners raise concerns over ‘alarming’ potential conflicts in the powerful political grouping.
Industry-Backed Emissions Metric Could ‘Completely Derail’ Climate Action, Campaigners Warn
By Rachel Sherrington
on
Critics say the controversial GWP* method – which New Zealand appears close to adopting – is “open to significant abuse”.
Critics say the controversial GWP* method – which New Zealand appears close to adopting – is “open to significant abuse”.
Nitrates Derogation is a 'Con', Says Ireland's Farmers
By Phoebe Cooke
on
Ahead of the November 29 election, dairy producers tell Irish government to step off the “treadmill” of unsustainable milk production – and share a more holistic vision.
Ahead of the November 29 election, dairy producers tell Irish government to step off the “treadmill” of unsustainable milk production – and share a more holistic vision.
Climate Science Deniers Use Farmers’ Protests to Attack Net Zero
By Adam Barnett and Joey Grostern
on
Jeremy Clarkson spreads well-worn conspiracy theory that casts inheritance farm tax policy as plot to “replace farmers with migrants”.
Jeremy Clarkson spreads well-worn conspiracy theory that casts inheritance farm tax policy as plot to “replace farmers with migrants”.
uk/Meat, Dairy and Pesticide Lobbyists Return in High Numbers to Climate Summit
By Rachel Sherrington
on
Agriculture delegates use influence to “distract” policymakers from genuine solutions needed to transform food and farming, say campaigners.
Agriculture delegates use influence to “distract” policymakers from genuine solutions needed to transform food and farming, say campaigners.
World’s Biggest Meatpacker JBS Wants Public Money to Fight Climate Change
By Gil Alessi
on
Major Brazilian polluter champions agribusiness as a solution to hunger at G20.
Major Brazilian polluter champions agribusiness as a solution to hunger at G20.

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Green Goals, Dirty Fuel: Europe’s Fertiliser Industry Bets on Shale
ByAgathe Bounfour and Clare Carlile
on

Yara’s move to “sustainable” ammonia relies on fracked gas harmful to Texan communities, investigation finds.

Yara’s move to “sustainable” ammonia relies on fracked gas harmful to Texan communities, investigation finds.
Series: Murky Supply Chains: How Fossil Fuels Prop Up Europe’s Fertiliser Giant
Series: Murky Supply Chains: How Fossil Fuels Prop Up Europe’s Fertiliser Giant
uk/Revealed: Meat Industry Behind Attacks on Flagship Climate-Friendly Diet Report
ByClare Carlile
on

A new document shows that vested interests were behind a “mud slinging” PR campaign to discredit the 2019 EAT-Lancet study.

A new document shows that vested interests were behind a “mud slinging” PR campaign to discredit the 2019 EAT-Lancet study.
Series: Shining a Light on Big Ag’s Climate Push
Series: Big Ag's Climate Push
Supermarkets Accused of Major Methane 'Blindspot’
ByRachel Sherrington
on

Carrefour, Lidl, Tesco and Walmart are among top food retailers without concrete plans to tackle potent greenhouse gas, according to analysis.

Carrefour, Lidl, Tesco and Walmart are among top food retailers without concrete plans to tackle potent greenhouse gas, according to analysis.
us/How Big Meat Worked to Rebrand in 2024 — Using Disinformation
ByJessica Scott-Reid, Sentient
on

A look back at the year’s manipulative messaging.

A look back at the year’s manipulative messaging.
Revealed: The ‘Vested Interests’ on the EU’s Agriculture Committee
ByPhoebe Cooke
on

Campaigners raise concerns over ‘alarming’ potential conflicts in the powerful political grouping.

Campaigners raise concerns over ‘alarming’ potential conflicts in the powerful political grouping.
Industry-Backed Emissions Metric Could ‘Completely Derail’ Climate Action, Campaigners Warn
ByRachel Sherrington
on

Critics say the controversial GWP* method – which New Zealand appears close to adopting – is “open to significant abuse”.

Critics say the controversial GWP* method – which New Zealand appears close to adopting – is “open to significant abuse”.
Series: Shining a Light on Big Ag’s Climate Push
Series: Big Ag's Climate Push
Nitrates Derogation is a 'Con', Says Ireland's Farmers
ByPhoebe Cooke
on

Ahead of the November 29 election, dairy producers tell Irish government to step off the “treadmill” of unsustainable milk production – and share a more holistic vision.

Ahead of the November 29 election, dairy producers tell Irish government to step off the “treadmill” of unsustainable milk production – and share a more holistic vision.
Series: Investigating Ireland’s Influential Ag Lobby
Series: Investigating Ireland’s Influential Ag Lobby
Climate Science Deniers Use Farmers’ Protests to Attack Net Zero
ByAdam Barnett and Joey Grostern
on

Jeremy Clarkson spreads well-worn conspiracy theory that casts inheritance farm tax policy as plot to “replace farmers with migrants”.

Jeremy Clarkson spreads well-worn conspiracy theory that casts inheritance farm tax policy as plot to “replace farmers with migrants”.
uk/Meat, Dairy and Pesticide Lobbyists Return in High Numbers to Climate Summit
ByRachel Sherrington
on

Agriculture delegates use influence to “distract” policymakers from genuine solutions needed to transform food and farming, say campaigners.

Agriculture delegates use influence to “distract” policymakers from genuine solutions needed to transform food and farming, say campaigners.
Series: Shining a Light on Big Ag’s Climate Push, COP29 Coverage
Series: Big Ag's Climate Push, COP29 Coverage
Analysis
World’s Biggest Meatpacker JBS Wants Public Money to Fight Climate Change
ByGil Alessi
on

Major Brazilian polluter champions agribusiness as a solution to hunger at G20.

Major Brazilian polluter champions agribusiness as a solution to hunger at G20.
Series: Shining a Light on Big Ag’s Climate Push
Series: Big Ag's Climate Push