All Sustainability articles – Page 179
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Analysis
Opinion: Agriculture is a culprit and victim of climate change
Climate change correspondent at agri-research centre Cirad, Emmanuel Torquebiau, reports from the Paris Climate Talks
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Article
Tesco and Sainsbury’s affected by Cumbria floods
Severe flooding in Cumbria and Lancashire has left thousands without power and major disruption to road and rail traffic
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Article
Pesticide exposure linked to poor lung function
Children who are exposed to organophosphate pesticides have similar lung capacities to passive smokers, new study finds
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Article
Plant protection product erosion 'harming industry'
Complexity and cost of plant protection product registration process is disincentive for suppliers to put new products onto market, BGA claims
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Article
Agriculture has ‘unique role’ in climate change
Farming unions ask UK government to recognise crucial role of farming sector at Paris Climate Talks and outline list of key asks
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Food waste stunt targets retailers
Campaigners drive skip of fruit and veg past Sainsbury’s and Tesco's HQs to demand action on waste in supply chains
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Unilever makes 'carbon positive' pledge
Global food giant makes pledge ahead of crucial UN climate change talks in Paris
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Mildew fungicide granted extension for minor use
A fungicide that controls powdery mildew in cucumbers has been granted an Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use
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Article
Real tops organic with permaculture range
German hypermarket chain has developed a range of sustainably produced fruit and veg with Lehmann Natur
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Article
Climate change worsens Syria crisis
Manmade global warming is exacerbating the situation in Syria, says study, deepening the drought and leading to mass displacement and regional tension
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Video
Video: Greenvale hosts environmental day
Greenvale has hosted an open day for other food production companies to learn about its green initiatives
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Article
Catering giant ‘adding more veg’ to popular dishes
Sodexo’s new Green & Lean menu pilot, developed with WWF, aims to increase nutrition and reduce environmental impact of school meals
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Carrefour rewards green suppliers
On the eve of the Paris climate talks, French retailer Carrefour has honoured ten of its suppliers for their efforts to tackle climate change
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Article
Special report: From Scotland, with produce
With a lively interest in anything from NPD to the GM debate, Scottish fresh produce suppliers are as diverse as their landscape. Nina Pullman went to visit
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Analysis
Opinion: How to prepare for food security
Big data and GM could help the fresh produce industry face up to future challenges, says Cranfield University's Leon Terry
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Article
Paris climate talks ‘should prioritise agriculture’
Agriculture and food industry has a marginal place in upcoming climate talks despite its key role, lobbying body has said
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Article
Glasshouse industry is lighting up
An Agri-Tech-funded project is creating LED lamps that can self-regulate light output according to the needs of a specific plant
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Analysis
Renewables: No longer fit for purpose?
The government’s decision to slash funding for Feed-in Tariffs has left the renewable energy sector reeling. Michael Barker asks whether the sustainability industry is still sustainable
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Article
Ireland steps up 'world-first' food sustainability bid
Origin Green is believed to be the world’s first sustainability programme for a country’s entire food and drink sector
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Defra faces budget cut under Osborne review
Environment department will close ‘low-value programmes’ to fund proposed average budget cut of up to 30 per cent