It’s time to change the rhetoric: Farming is part of the answer to net zero emissions

Farming has faced a barrage of criticism recently for its role in climate change.

Choosing organic fertilisers over artificial ones can help reduce emissions.

However, much of the rhetoric has failed to highlight or focus on the huge positive contribution agriculture can have in helping the UK reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Hot on the heels of the Committee on Climate Change’s report, Net Zero — The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming, the government has announced the UK should aim for net zero emissions by 2050.

As part of that goal, it said we should be reducing diet-related emissions by eating less beef, lamb and dairy, and encouraging afforestation of land currently used for farming would help meet these targets.

Read the Medium story by Promar Environment - “It’s time to change the rhetoric: Farming is part of the answer to net zero emissions."

Abbott’s wind commissioner has been a boon for renewables, climate body says

The role of Australia’s windfarm commissioner has been a success and should be expanded to include solar and other large-scale renewables, a report by the Climate Change Authority has recommended.

 A windfarm in Bungendore. A Climate Change Authority report
says the role of windfarm commissioner, set up under Tony
 Abbott, has facilitated the uptake of wind energy. 

It says the post, set up under the former prime minister Tony Abbott to handle complaints and investigate potential risks, has actually facilitated the uptake of wind energy by helping to address community concerns.

The controversial role of national windfarm commissioner was established by the Coalition in 2015 as part of a deal with anti-wind senators in response to complaints about turbine noise.

Read the story by Lisa Cox from The Guardian - “Abbott’s wind commissioner has been a boon for renewables, climate body says.”

Redefining The Role Of Business & Sport: How Can They Join Forces To Accelerate Low-Carbon Technologies Across Different Sectors.

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Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing our society, already affecting natural environments and people around the world. In 2017, global CO2 emissions have risen again, after being flat for 3 years. Hence, global greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 are likely to be at the high end of the range projected by scientists under the 2°C and 1.5°C temperature scenarios, making it increasingly difficult to be on track to meet the global 2030 emission goals.

Learn more about the webinar and register here - “Redefining The Role Of Business & Sport: How Can They Join Forces To Accelerate Low-Carbon Technologies Across Different Sectors.”