Insights and Stories on Emissions

Efficiency called key to reducing beef industry carbon footprint

Jan. 29, 2025 at 4:54 pm CST

Efficiency is key when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the beef sector said Sarah Klopatek at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference on January 29 in Saskatoon, Sask.

Netherlands ordered by court to slash nitrogen emissions by 2030

Jan. 22, 2025 at 10:27 am CST

By Bart H. Meijer Reuters

The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge is looking for innovative ways to reduce methane emissions from dairy and beef cattle. Photo: John Greig

Challenge model a new way to fund, support innovation

Dec. 6, 2024 at 4:56 pm CST

By Lilian Schaer

Syngenta working with McDonald’s to reduce gas emissions from cows

Nov. 14, 2024 at 10:00 am CST

By Reuters

World will miss Paris climate target as nitrous oxide rises, report says

Oct. 31, 2024 at 9:12 am CDT

By Reuters Valerie Volcovici

Canada’s agricultural policies are falling short of health and sustainability goals

Oct. 17, 2024 at 9:57 am CDT

Canada's current agricultural policies are not serving the well-being of the public. Canada's agricultural program payments and subsidies are not aligned with the government's dietary guidelines and health goals.

By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Denmark will be first to impose CO2 tax on livestock emissions, government says

Jun. 25, 2024 at 9:33 am CDT

Denmark, a major pork and dairy exporter, will introduce a tax on livestock carbon dioxide emissions from 2030, making it the first country to do so and hoping to inspire others to follow, the government said on Tuesday.

By Isabelle Yr Carlsson Reuters

New York sues meatpacking giant JBS over climate claims

Feb. 28, 2024 at 2:36 pm CST

JBS, the world's largest beef producer, was sued on Wednesday by New York state's attorney general, which accused it of misleading the public about its impact on the environment in order to boost sales.

By jonathan-stempel Reuters

Atlantic ag emissions dropped slightly since 1990: report

Feb. 27, 2024 at 3:46 pm CST

Atlantic Canada's net agricultural emissions have fallen slightly between 1990 and 2021 as livestock numbers decreased and reliance on fuel oil declined, a new report says.

By Geralyn Wichers

Danish farmers concerned carbon tax will lead to lower production

Feb. 21, 2024 at 10:20 am CST

Copenhagen | Reuters -- Denmark's farmers on Wednesday voiced concerns that plans to levy a carbon emission tax on farming as part of efforts to meet Denmark's ambitious climate goals would force them to reduce production and close farms.