Environment
IPCC: Warming effect of methane likely to be significantly overstated
The global warming effect of methane could be overestimated by as much as three or four times, according to a...
Climate Change
Environment
Climate alarm: global temperature goals getting ‘beyond reach’ – IPCC report
“It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land" - that is according to a new...
Beef
Climate change can be tackled without cutting livestock numbers
The beef industry in Northern Ireland (NI) is indicating that climate change can provide opportunities for livestock farmers. The sector...
Opinion
Climate Change: How is the farm machinery sector stepping up?
It often amazes me that the farm machinery sector has not been drawn into the climate change debate that seems...
Environment
NFU Scotland to host climate change forum
All NFU Scotland members are invited to participate in the northeast climate change forum led by industry expert Dr. Jude...
Environment
Communities are 'vital' in supporting Scotland’s climate change response
Scottish Land & Estates, the rural business organisation, has said communities are vital in supporting Scotland’s climate change response. The...
Environment
NFU Scotland looks to find the next climate friendly farming champion
NFU Scotland has started the search for Scotland’s climate friendly farming champion. Hosted by NFU Scotland’s Next Generation group and...
Agri Politics
'We need fresh options that would see greater engagement from all sectors' - NFUS
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has responded positively to many of the elements included in the Scottish government’s updated Climate Change Plan...
Environment
Average temperature in Europe from September to November is highest on record
The average temperature in Europe from September to November this year is the highest on record, according to new data....
Arable
Latest science on methane emissions ‘ignored’ by media – Dr. Mitloehner
A “major, new narrative” on accurately quantifying methane emissions from livestock is largely supported by the science community – but...
Environment
'Biodiversity and food production must be considered in climate change land use discussion' - SLE
The implications of a new climate change report for Scottish land use needs to be fully considered alongside our food...
Environment
Major UN climate conference comes to ‘disappointing’ end
A major UN climate conference came to an end yesterday, Sunday, December 15, amid significant disagreement among countries and climate...
Environment
Government launches £50 million tree-planting scheme
The Government has officially launched a £50 million scheme aimed towards increasing tree-planting rates in an effort to boost carbon...
Environment
Could an extra-terrestrial manage the planet better than we can?
If you were an extra-terrestrial coloniser and you discovered a new planet in a distant solar system to colonise –...
Environment
UN report: Better land management and dietary changes needed
A new UN report has urged for better land management and dietary changes in efforts to limit the impact of...
Forestry
Harvard research suggests afforestation could slow climate change clock
New research from Harvard University in the US demonstrates that the UK would be able to sustain itself and help...
Environment
1.5° climate warming impacts ‘far greater than previously thought’
A limit of 1.5° in global warming is feasible – but will still have far greater implications than previously thought,...
Environment
'Global leaders must deliver on climate change promises'
World leaders need to renew their enthusiasm in the New Year and deliver on their promises to tackle climate change,...
