…in food insecure households. Reducing food waste also impacts climate change as 20 percent of total U.S. methane emissions come from landfills. Each 2030 Champion establishes a baseline marking where…
NASCAR Will Surpass 10 Million Miles on Biofuel
…a long-term biofuels program across its three national series of races. The goal behind the decision was to reduce emissions. The biofuel first made its debut at Daytona International Speedway…
CDFA Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
…emissions reductions from dairy and livestock operations. An estimated $45 million in competitive grant funding will be awarded to provide financial assistance for the implementation of dairy digesters and other…
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
…other agricultural post-harvest facilities. This is critical as CARB eyes future rulemaking that, while not explicit stating it, could lead to the potential of a facility based diminishing emissions cap….
Project to Expand Green Business in California
…throughout California. To date, 3,396 California Green Business participants have saved more than $41 million through green practices. They have also prevented emissions of more than one million tons of…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…Fund to serve as a revolving source of financing for conservation projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon on working lands. CIG projects have also helped address water…
GMO Article Paints Incomplete Picture
…greenhouse gas emissions. “While it is fair for the Times to point out that GMO technology is not a ‘silver bullet,’ it is important to remember that farmers are practical…
Biodiesel Industry Urges Extension of Tax Incentive
…the U.S. biodiesel industry in recent years is paying tremendous dividends in reducing emissions, strengthening our energy security, generating competition in the diesel sector and creating jobs and economic activity…
Funding for Electric Projects in 31 States
…reliable and affordable electricity to rural customers, increasing efficiencies, reducing carbon emissions and improving the quality of life in rural areas. To read more about USDA’s investments in renewable energy…
Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
…homes and businesses,” Vilsack said. “Through efficiency upgrades and private-sector partnerships, America has been able to cut its carbon emissions, create jobs and save families hundreds of dollars at the…
Gardens Good for Climate
…you’re reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2 kilograms, compared to buying from the store. Interestingly, their study also found that composting at home didn’t necessarily calculate to greenhouse gas savings….
RFA Fishing Sponsorship Will Promote Ethanol
…outboard engines. We believe renewable fuels provide fewer emissions, cleaner air, cleaner environment, cleaner water, and healthier fisheries that future generations can enjoy. Ethanol and renewable fuels reduce our dependence…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…consideration by ABC and CNN. The proposed question: “The U.S. is set to miss its 2025 environmental targets. Given that animal agriculture produces 51 percent of greenhouse-gas emissions, will you…
HSUS Lawsuit on Regulating CAFO Emissions Dismissed
…or CAFOs. The group requested in 2009 that EPA begin rulemaking under the Clean Air Act to regulate air emissions from CAFOs. The U.S. District Court for the District of…