Diplomats from around the world have gathered in Thailand's capital this week for an additional round of UN climate negotiations. The Bangkok Summit will establish the Rules for the Paris Agreement. ARTHUR WYNS reports from the negotiations
United Nations climate session in Bangkok to decide on Paris Agreement rules Arthur Wyns | 5th September 2018 News Climate Change UN Framework Convention On Climate Change Thailand Paris Agreement …
The UN climate summit, which took place in Germany this month, saw slow but steady progress on setting up the rules to implement the Paris Agreement. ARTHUR WYNS provides a comprehensive summary of the technical UN climate talks
The Bonn summary: take-away messages from the May 2018 UN Climate Summit Arthur Wyns | 21st May 2018 News Climate Change United Nations Germany Paris Agreement UK Bonn_city The UN climate summit, …
Tougher European emission targets could save one million lives and €3.7 billion by 2050 through improvements to air quality.
Emissions cuts 'could save a million lives' Arthur Wyns | 24th June 2019 News EU Climate Change Poland Brussels Future 2050 Thought Leaders air-pollution_78335-5.jpg Tougher European emission targets …
A new study sets out the huge benefits of organic farming to people and the environment, writes Peter Melchett, including more wildlife, healthier consumers and farm workers, lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced soil erosion and increased water retention. We need more of it, fast!
We need more organic farming! Peter Melchett Soil Association | 23rd March 2017 Comment Farming Food Organic Pesticides Health Water beetroot-cut.jpg A new study sets out the huge benefits of organic …
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline project that will transport gas across Southern Europe was promised a £1.3 billion loan from the European Investment Bank. But research suggests burning the gas will create as much carbon emissions as using coal. Environmentalists have therefore questioned the wisdom of the decision. ARTHUR WYNS reports
European gas pipeline receives £1.3 billion investment despite being dirtier than coal Arthur Wyns | 7th February 2018 News Gas Pipeline European Investment Bank Climate Change Methane …
Human induced climate change will have many effects on people’s homes, livelihoods and current way of living. But what happens with the millions that will be displaced? ARTHUR WYNS takes a look at Bangladesh, a low-lying country of delta’s marshes and Sundarbans that is at the forefront of dealing with climate migration.
Dealing with climate migration: 'what matters are our actions' Arthur Wyns | 21st August 2017 News Climate Change Bangladesh Migrants Refugees 8054566038_4eddebee4b_z.jpg Human induced climate change …
How do displacement and migration relate to natural disasters and climate change? Today, there is little clarity about their inter-relationship. ARTHUR WYNS debunks three common misconceptions and offers a fresh perspective to frame the subject of 'climate migration'
Problem to opportunity: migration in times of climate change Arthur Wyns | 30th May 2018 Comment Climate Change Migration Displacement Climate Refugees Environment Climate Adaptation prm5.jpg How do …
The way food is produced has a profound impact on its nutritional profile, according to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Not only is organic farming better for animal welfare, the environment and wildlife, writes Peter Melchett, but organic meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables all have tangible health benefits for the people who eat them.
Organic food is well worth paying for - for your health as well as nature Peter Melchett Soil Association | 4th March 2016 News Food Farming Regulation Organic UK Health organic-boxes-cut.jpg The way …
Paris will tomorrow host a climate finance summit called ‘One Planet’. This last-minute gathering of business leaders, heads of state and civil society groups will discuss the future of a green economy. But in the lead-up to the summit a new report points to heavy investment in fossil fuel infrastructure. ARTHUR WYNS reports.
European Development Bank invests billions in fossil fuels as Paris prepares for One Planet Climate Summit Arthur Wyns | 11th December 2017 News European Development Bank Fossil Fuels One Planet …
The government’s consultation on future farming policy in England ended last week. Many see it as a unique opportunity to make some positive changes - not least in the provision of information about differences in quality and production systems, says PETER MELCHETT of the Soil Association
… that claims of ‘no artificial flavourings and additives’ show superior quality compared to …
Rising emissions and air pollution levels threaten global public health, the World Health Organisation has warned.
Climate change is a public health crisis Arthur Wyns | 6th June 2019 News Climate Change Air Pollution Health Thought Leaders Fire fighters at forest fire Rising emissions and air pollution levels …
The discovery of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in pork products in UK supermarkets is a call to action, writes Peter Melchett. We must end the unhygienic farming practices that only work with constant antibiotic use, and reserve the most valuable antibiotics for human use only - or face a world in which routine surgery and infections bring serious risk of death.
MRSA superbug found in pork meat and sausages - it's time for action Peter Melchett | 19th June 2015 News Health Food Farming Politics Regulation unhappy-pigs-cut.jpg The discovery of …
The power plant produces four times as much CO2 a year as all Ryanair flights combined.
Emissions rise at Europe's biggest polluter Arthur Wyns | 21st May 2019 News CO2 Emmissions Climate Change Poland Coal Change Makers belchatow_elektrownia.jpg The power plant produces four times as …
The UN climate negotiations in Bonn have turned out to be of a very technical nature, with much of the Rulebook to be laid out that is needed to implement the Paris Agreement (PA) by 2020. Almost unnoticed, however, a proposal that is the first of its kind in UN history has been laid on the table at the end of the first week of COP23. ARTHUR WYNES reports.
Ukraine proposal to position energy companies at the center of climate action Arthur Wyns | 17th November 2017 News COP23 Committee Of The Future Ukraine United States 405740.jpg The UN climate …
Europe’s biggest climate innovation network gives young people the chance to develop business ideas that tackle climate change. Might a business approach offer solutions for dealing with climate change to the next generation, asks ARTHUR WYNS
… poultry feather waste into sustainable additives, and Ecoligo , a financing platform …
The pro-GM lobby has sought to take the 'scientific high-ground' by positioning itself as the voice of reason and progress, while painting its opponents as unsophisticated 'anti-science' luddites. In a scathing response Peter Melchett turns the tables
The GM lobby and its 'seven sins against science' Peter Melchett | 31st December 2012 News Gm Food And Farming News Science gmo.jpg The pro-GM lobby has sought to take the 'scientific high-ground' by …
Organic farming has changed, but for the better, writes Soil Association head of policy and Norfolk organic farmer Peter Melchett. As never before, organic inspections are central to the delivery of environmental and animal care, and food you really can trust.
Organic inspections, organic growth Peter Melchett | 24th May 2014 Comment Food Farming Regulation Organic UK farm-cut.jpg Organic farming has changed, but for the better, writes Soil Association …
By not properly discussing agriculture at national or international climate negotiations, we are avoiding tackling not just a huge source of emissions, but also a potential carbon sink
Agriculture: Copenhagen's blind spot Peter Melchett | 7th December 2009 Comment Climate Change Food And Farming Agriculture Soil Association Soil Carbon Copenhagen seedling.jpg By not properly …
Following recent headlines and new scientific papers PETER MELCHETT of the Soil Association reports on the evolving dialogue around pesticides.
Is the UK coming clean on pesticides? Peter Melchett | 2nd October 2017 News Pesticides Glyphosate Neonicotinoid Soil Association Melchett 405436.jpg Following recent headlines and new scientific …
BASF are to halve their GM research and development and reduce the time spent on developing these technologies, writes Peter Melchett. Given the many problems that GM agriculture is facing, and that new non-GE technologies offer such valuable benefits as increased crop yields, does BASF's announcement spell the beginning of the end of GM crops?
The demise of GM and the new future of food Peter Melchett | 8th March 2016 News Gm BASF Farming Agriculture Organic golden rice.jpg BASF are to halve their GM research and development and reduce the …
Women are not just a ‘tool' for social and environmental justice - they are agents of real change, and have the right to be engaged in all climate negotiations. ARTHUR WYNS reports on current moves to empower women to tackle climate change
Ecologist Special Report: Empowering women to tackle climate change Arthur Wyns | 30th May 2017 News Climate Action Gender Equality Climate Justice Sustainability installation_solar-market-garden.jpg …