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Study: Negative Impact on the Environment and Food Prices if GMOs Banned

A significant increase in GHG emissions and a major loss of forest and pasture land would be some of the results if GMOs were banned in the U.S.

U.S. Hearing on Voluntary Conservation: Utilizing Innovation and Technology

Stakeholders are using voluntary, incentive-based programs and new technologies to protect and restore water quantity and quality, air quality, and wildlife habitat.

More U.S. Interest in Science-Based Approach for Measuring and Advancing Sustainability

Membership levels in Field To Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture have more than doubled in less than 24 months since it first opened its offices in March 2014. This means that […]

National Enforcement Initiatives to Address Pollution Challenges

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to tackle national pollution challenges impacting public health through a series of seven national enforcement initiatives between 2017-2019. The EPA selects National Enforcement Initiatives every three years to focus resources on national environmental problems where there is significant non-compliance with laws, and where federal enforcement efforts can make a difference. The EPA says its initiatives will focus on employing next generation compliance strategies to enhance enforcement cases and build compliance. Next generation compliance is EPA’s strategy to address today’s pollution challenges using new tools while strengthening vigorous enforcement of environmental laws. The National Enforcement Initiatives are: Keeping Industrial Pollutants Out of the Nation’s Waters (new initiative) Reducing Risks of Accidental Releases at Industrial and Chemical Facilities (new initiative) Cutting Hazardous Air Pollutants (expanded initiative) Reducing Air Pollution from the Largest Sources Ensuring Energy Extraction Activities Comply with Environmental Laws Keeping Raw Sewage and Contaminated Stormwater Out of the Nation’s Waters Preventing Animal Waste from Contaminating Surface and Ground Water.

U.S. Agricultural Lands Provide Unique Opportunity for Environmentally-Responsible Food Production

Some of the world’s most unique cacti, reptiles and plants reside here in among our nation’s lush watersheds and rangelands.

EU Timber Regulation: Two years of Progress But More Needed from Member States and Private Sector

The report finds that EU operators are taking steps to ensure the legality of their suppliers and that there is more awareness of the problem of illegal logging amongst EU consumers.

Benefits of Ecological Intensification

To explore the practical application of ecological intensification, a six-year study of a large commercial farm in the United Kingdom assessed how using land for wildlife habitat affected food crops.

USDA, Partners to Invest Millions in Conservation Projects Across the Nation

The projects will help communities improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability.

Analysis of EU Rural Development Reveals Cut in Environmental Measures

The analysis suggests that EU efforts to “green” the Common Agricultural Policy were failing, with the EU risking a further decline in species such as farmland birds.

EU Consults on Bioenergy Sustainability Policy

The purpose of the consultation is to develop a new policy framework for climate and energy, including EU‑wide targets for the period between 2020 and 2030.

EU Report Calls for Ambitious Action and Flexibility to Protect Marine Sustainability

The report looks at aspects for sustainable development in changing oceans and seas, and highlights the key scientific challenges in addressing those issues.

USSEC Launches Sustainability Briefs

The briefs provide details concerning the U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol and statistics regarding water, nutrient and pest management, and information regarding conservation.