Latest News
Rise in Global Meat Production Mean
Friday, October 14, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.Global meat production and consumption have increased rapidly in recent decades, with harmful effects on the environment and public health as well as on the economy.
Organic Agriculture can feed the Wo
Friday, October 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.The Rodale Institute has released a 30-year report on its Food Systems Trial (FST), the longest running side-by-side scientific comparison of conventional and organic farming techniques in the world.
UN promotes universal access to Sus
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro announced the launch of a High-Level Group on Sustainable Energy for All.
German renewable exceed 20%
Friday, September 2, 2011 at 9:35 a.m.During the first half of 2011, the share of renewable energy sources used by Germans in their total energy mix grew to one-fifth -- a hefty boost over 2010. It's a small step toward Germany's ambition to phase out nuclear power.
Changing their Tuna
Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.Thanks to consumer pressure, some tuna brands have cleaned up their act. Safcol has been this year’s star and will now only source tuna caught using the sustainable method ‘pole and line’. This week Coles announced it has also added a pole and line product to its range!
Carbon tax to be introduced to parl
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.The carbon price is to be introduced into Parliament next month and should be law by the end of the year, the Government has announced.