food

Risk

Food prices driven up by global warming, study shows

Scientists warn that farming practices must be adapted to a warmer world and rises in global population

clock 06 May 2011 •

Climate change

Beetle and fries, sir?

clock 28 April 2011 • 1 min read

Waste

Leftovers account for six per cent of UK water demand

WRAP and WWF study highlights massive environmental impact of food waste

clock 25 March 2011 •

Legislation

EU Commissioner insists CAP reform must embrace environmental agenda

Janez Potočnik says EU farming subsidies must drive greener practices for policy to remain legitimate

clock 16 March 2011 •

Waste

Del Monte bananas debut world's least a-peel-ing packaging

clock 16 March 2011 • 1 min read

Supply chain

McDonald's sets long-term sustainable beef, coffee plans

Fast food giant launches new Sustainable Land Management Commitment

clock 15 March 2011 •

Science

UN: farmers can reap higher yields using natural methods

Agroecology could move developed nations away from oil-dependent industrial farming, cut food prices, and increase harvests

clock 09 March 2011 •

Risk

Food prices hit new record high

A United Nations food price index reached another record in February, as unrest in Libya pushed up the price of oil, a major part of agricultural production

clock 04 March 2011 •

Risk

Chris Huhne's Perfect Storm speech

The Energy and Climate Secretary yesterday warned we could face a perfect storm of climate and resource pressures by 2030 - here, in full, is his speech to the Royal Geographical Society

clock 18 February 2011 •

Infrastructure

WWF's 10 steps for a renewable energy future

Today's Energy Report identified 10 key recommendations for the transition to 100 per cent renewable power by 2050

clock 03 February 2011 •