In Iowa, Candidates Are Talking About Farming’s Climate Change Connections Like No Previous Election – Inside Climate News

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Article Synopsis – In light of findings from the IPCC report that limiting fertilizers and using agricultural practices that add carbon to the soil are essential for slowing global warming, at least 12 of the presidential candidates have issued policy proposals that address the impacts of climate change on agriculture. The IPCC report also emphasized that global food consumption, particularly in developed countries with high meat consumption, need to shift toward plant-based diets. To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray August 13, 2019 Newsletter