All Climate articles
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NewsEnvironmental and farming groups call for support as dry weather takes hold
Some farms have seen as little as 20ml of rain over March and April, which is putting crops under strain and limiting grass growth for livestock
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Comment & OpinionTea is in crisis. Farmers – and the environment – deserve better
Deep, structural challenges threaten the future of the global tea sector, says Santiago Gowland, CEO, Rainforest Alliance
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NewsDairy giants failing to cut methane emissions, data reveals
The assessment from the non-profit Changing Markets Foundation revealed most dairy companies lack clear methane-related targets
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NewsMedia Bites 14 May: US now eyes pork and poultry deals, M&S hacking, Moët Hennessy’s ‘crisis’
Pork, poultry, rice and seafood are ‘at the front of the line’ in talks to expand last week’s UK/US trade deal, says the US agriculture secretary
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NewsDefra u-turns over controversial SFI closure following ‘error’
The government has apologised over information given to applicants of the subsidy scheme who missed out before it was abruptly closed in March
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NewsUK’s top supermarkets ‘failing against own environmental pledges’
Campaigners claim supermarkets frequently set sustainability-related targets but fail to achieve them or show progress
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Comment & OpinionIs UPF opposition just plant-based scaremongering?
Ultra-processed food is a real concern but the answer isn’t to vilify innovation, says Alex Robinson, Hubbub CEO
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NewsFood and farming industry under major threat as UK ‘not prepared’ for climate crisis
The UK’s top climate advisors have warned of the impacts of climate change on the food and farming industry
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NewsUnilever quizzed over climate whistleblower claims with Tesco next in firing line
Campaign group ShareAction will question Unilever over its resilience planning and food supply chain management in the face of climate change
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Comment & OpinionApocalyptic scenes highlight food systems’ fragilities
A power outage across the Iberian peninsula brought Spain and Portugal to a standstill. What does that mean for our food systems’ fragilities?
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Comment & OpinionDon’t let new CMA fines lead to ‘greenhushing’
Companies must continue to be bold in taking and communicating climate action, says Anna McShane, senior label programme manager at the Carbon Trust
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NewsAldi cuts strawberry prices ahead of bumper British season
As part of the activity, shoppers in Hereford will also have the opportunity to meet their local grower, S&A Produce, at Aldi’s Eign Street store
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NewsFarms facing ‘cash crisis’ in wake of abrupt SFI subsidy scheme closure
Just 4.5% of farmers polled by the CLA said they had achieved all they wanted from the SFI, with the vast majority planning to apply for further subsidy cash
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Comment & OpinionB Corp’s new standards will hold business leaders to account
B Corp’s recent update to its standards is an exciting leap forward, says Laura Harnett, founder of Seep
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NewsFlora rolls out improved Plant recipe
Flora Plant’s reformulation, which like its previous iteration has only seven ingredients, has enhanced performance across cooking, baking and spreading, it says
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NewsPrinces pledges to reduce emissions by over 50% by 2032
Princes’ target will be using 2022 as its baseline and is a pivotal component of the company’s broader objective to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
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Analysis & FeaturesHormone-treated beef explained: is it a problem or a solution?
The US president claims his tariffs are designed to stimulate negotiation. So is hormone-treated beef likely to form part of an oven-ready trade deal?
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Comment & OpinionRedistribution is just one part of the food waste puzzle
There are powerful opportunities for supermarkets to help cut waste and emissions at every stage of the food value chain, says Chloe St George, senior communications and research analyst at the Carbon Trust
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NewsBMPA slams ‘broken planning system’ after rejection of Cranswick ‘megafarm’
Controversial plans by the protein giant were rejected by Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council’s planning committee last week
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NewsZeichner ‘sympathises’ over abrupt SFI closure but calls the scheme ‘a success’
The minister doubled down on the government’s position on the sustainability-focused farm subsidy scheme, citing how it had reached its budget limit