Three-Quarters of Earth's Land is Permanently Drier, UN Report Reveals
A UNCCD report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land has become permanently drier, expanding drylands to over 40% of the landmass, impacting agriculture, water resources, and causing mass migrations due to climate change and unsustainable land use.
Three-Quarters of Earth's Land is Permanently Drier, UN Report Reveals
A UNCCD report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land has become permanently drier, expanding drylands to over 40% of the landmass, impacting agriculture, water resources, and causing mass migrations due to climate change and unsustainable land use.
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40% Bias Score
China's Agricultural Germplasm Survey Bolsters Food Security
China's completed third national agricultural germplasm survey, conducted from 2021-2023 across 2,323 counties, identified 139,000 crop germplasm resources (63,000+ food crops), 51 new local species, and rediscovered 10 previously extinct ones, significantly advancing food security and seed industry...
China's Agricultural Germplasm Survey Bolsters Food Security
China's completed third national agricultural germplasm survey, conducted from 2021-2023 across 2,323 counties, identified 139,000 crop germplasm resources (63,000+ food crops), 51 new local species, and rediscovered 10 previously extinct ones, significantly advancing food security and seed industry...
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40% Bias Score
Massive Land Transformation to Drylands Creates Global Crisis
A UN report reveals that an area larger than India has irreversibly shifted from humid to dry land since 1990, impacting food systems, poverty, and global water resources, with climate change and agricultural practices cited as key contributors.
Massive Land Transformation to Drylands Creates Global Crisis
A UN report reveals that an area larger than India has irreversibly shifted from humid to dry land since 1990, impacting food systems, poverty, and global water resources, with climate change and agricultural practices cited as key contributors.
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20% Bias Score
Turkey's unsustainable meat import policy sparks political debate
Turkey's meat import policy, while offering short-term supply solutions, is deemed unsustainable by the Et ve Süt Kurumu (ESK) General Manager, leading to criticism from the CHP, which highlights the negative impacts on domestic producers, rural economy and food prices.
Turkey's unsustainable meat import policy sparks political debate
Turkey's meat import policy, while offering short-term supply solutions, is deemed unsustainable by the Et ve Süt Kurumu (ESK) General Manager, leading to criticism from the CHP, which highlights the negative impacts on domestic producers, rural economy and food prices.
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52% Bias Score
\"Angola's Path to Sustainable Prosperity: Harnessing Solar and Soil to Diversify its Economy\"
\"High unemployment in Angola (30%, 53% among youth) and \$3bn annual food imports highlight the need for economic diversification, focusing on the country's vast solar and agricultural resources to create jobs and reduce reliance on oil, which constitutes 30 percent of GDP and over 90 percent of ex...
\"Angola's Path to Sustainable Prosperity: Harnessing Solar and Soil to Diversify its Economy\"
\"High unemployment in Angola (30%, 53% among youth) and \$3bn annual food imports highlight the need for economic diversification, focusing on the country's vast solar and agricultural resources to create jobs and reduce reliance on oil, which constitutes 30 percent of GDP and over 90 percent of ex...
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44% Bias Score
USDA Launches Nationwide Raw Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin nationwide testing of raw milk for H5N1 bird flu in six states starting December 16, aiming to track and contain the virus's spread in dairy cattle, addressing previous farmer concerns about income loss from quarantines.
USDA Launches Nationwide Raw Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin nationwide testing of raw milk for H5N1 bird flu in six states starting December 16, aiming to track and contain the virus's spread in dairy cattle, addressing previous farmer concerns about income loss from quarantines.
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8% Bias Score
"UN Report: Soil Salinization Threatens Global Food Production"
"A UN report reveals that 1.4 billion hectares of land globally are affected by salinity, impacting 10% of irrigated cropland and a similar proportion of rain-fed cropland, resulting in up to 70% crop yield losses, primarily due to climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices."
"UN Report: Soil Salinization Threatens Global Food Production"
"A UN report reveals that 1.4 billion hectares of land globally are affected by salinity, impacting 10% of irrigated cropland and a similar proportion of rain-fed cropland, resulting in up to 70% crop yield losses, primarily due to climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices."
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36% Bias Score
Global Hunger Crisis Projected to Reach 1 Billion in Two Years
Hans Hoogeveen, chair of the FAO Council, warns that nearly 800 million people suffer from hunger, a number projected to reach 1 billion in two years, due to conflicts, climate change, and insufficient global attention and action.
Global Hunger Crisis Projected to Reach 1 Billion in Two Years
Hans Hoogeveen, chair of the FAO Council, warns that nearly 800 million people suffer from hunger, a number projected to reach 1 billion in two years, due to conflicts, climate change, and insufficient global attention and action.
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32% Bias Score
Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal, Citing Insufficient Government Support
Spanish farmers' unions ASAJA and COAG are protesting in Madrid on December 16th, 2024, against insufficient government responses to their issues, particularly concerning the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which exacerbates existing problems with unfair competition from imports.
Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal, Citing Insufficient Government Support
Spanish farmers' unions ASAJA and COAG are protesting in Madrid on December 16th, 2024, against insufficient government responses to their issues, particularly concerning the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which exacerbates existing problems with unfair competition from imports.
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56% Bias Score
2024 on Track to be Warmest Year on Record, Exacerbating Climate Change Impacts
2024 is set to be the warmest year on record, exceeding even 2023, with global mean temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for much of the year, impacting food production and leading to more extreme weather events.
2024 on Track to be Warmest Year on Record, Exacerbating Climate Change Impacts
2024 is set to be the warmest year on record, exceeding even 2023, with global mean temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for much of the year, impacting food production and leading to more extreme weather events.
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40% Bias Score
Grassland Degradation Threatens Global Food and Climate Security
Grasslands, vital for climate change mitigation and supporting 25% of the global population, are critically underprotected (only 12% protected), suffering degradation from unsustainable practices, impacting food and water security; WWF advocates for integrated land management at COP16.
Grassland Degradation Threatens Global Food and Climate Security
Grasslands, vital for climate change mitigation and supporting 25% of the global population, are critically underprotected (only 12% protected), suffering degradation from unsustainable practices, impacting food and water security; WWF advocates for integrated land management at COP16.
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28% Bias Score
Canadian Food Prices to Rise 3-5% in 2025, Report Says
A new report predicts a 3-5% rise in Canadian food prices in 2025, potentially costing a family of four an extra $800 annually due to climate change, labor issues, new policies, and global events; meat prices may jump up to 6%.
Canadian Food Prices to Rise 3-5% in 2025, Report Says
A new report predicts a 3-5% rise in Canadian food prices in 2025, potentially costing a family of four an extra $800 annually due to climate change, labor issues, new policies, and global events; meat prices may jump up to 6%.
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24% Bias Score