U.S. farmers face Prospect of Skyrocketing Healthcare Premiums
Food & Climate More than a quarter of U.S. farmers rely on the Affordable Care Act, but Biden-era tax credits expire at the end of the year. Over the years,…
As COP30 approaches, the forests of Amazon face growing pressure from extractive industries
Food & Climate While the forests of the Amazon are fundamental to global climate regulation, they face growing pressure from extractive industries – especially fossil fuels. As COP30 approaches, this…
COP30, Brazil’s First Lady observes reasons for lifting 40 Million people out of food insecurity in two years
Food & Climate Brazil, which is hosting the UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém next November, made headlines earlier this year after successfully lifting 40 million people out of food…
To reduce single-use plastics, Australia bans soy containers produced since the 1950s
Food & Climate The South Australian government has banned the small fish-shaped soy sauce bottles, commonly served with takeaway sushi and bento meals, which were invented by a Japanese businessman…
The failure of the global plastics treaty, which countries caused it?
Food & Climate During the global plastics treaty negotiations–the longest of the six conducted so far–two draft treaties were presented by the Chair, an elected official who oversees the conduct…
Global plastics treaty failure frustrates Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Unilever, What’s the story?
Food & Climate The United Nations global plastics treaty negotiations concluded last week in Geneva talks involving 183 countries ended without legal agreement. Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever expressed disappointment over…
Food waste in Canada, Proposal to prosecute wasters
Food & Climate Canadians all along the food chain — including producers, processors and retailers — generate nearly nine million tonnes of avoidable food waste each year, a staggering $58…
Can COP30 Be a Turning Point for Food and Climate?
Food & Climate The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) is working to change food and land use systems. At the upcoming 30th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP30) they see…
A new National Food Strategy in UK, boosting climate risk focus
The Government committed to reducing costs for food businesses by 25%
Food & Climate A new National Food Strategy in UK was announced. The UK Government has set out its strategy for reforming England’s food system, warning that climate change, nature…
Carbon tax will be very small initially in 2026, European official to “Food & Climate”
Egyptian fertilizer exports has a competitive advantage
Food & Climate Europe is implementing a carbon tax starting next year (2026), which will negatively impact North African countries’ fertilizer exports to the bloc. However, a European official confirmed…