Tag Archives: Agriculture

The true cost of nitrogen pollution

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Policy_Team

The European Nitrogen Assessment (ENA), a major new investigation, today released its findings revealing the environmental and economic cost of nitrogen pollution in Europe. The ENA, conducted by over 200 international experts, estimated that nitrogen pollution is already costing Europeans … Continue reading →

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Plans to revive badger cull in west Wales

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Policy_Team

Eight months ago plans to implement a badger cull in west Wales were put on hold following a winning appeal from the Badger Trust. The case has since been revived, and will tomorrow call upon Welsh Assembly Members (AMs) to … Continue reading →

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Climate smart farming at the Royal Society

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Policy_Team

The 2008 Climate Change Act commits the UK to 80% statutory greenhouse gases emissions (GHG) reduction by 2050. The agricultural industry is responsible for approximately 25%, 50%, and 80% of global anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Carbon Capture, Climate Change, Conservation, Food Security, GM, Land use, Population Growth, Royal Society, Soil | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment