Much of the research happening at the Research Station has implications for finding resistance to diseases like fire blight – a bacterial disease that can very quickly wipe out entire apple orchards. Other research on greenhouse gas mitigation opportunities in orchards could be key to serving as another agriculture-based solution to address climate change. …
The agreement pertains to a Canadian-based wind facility (Halkirk 2 Wind) currently under construction. Subject to final regulatory approvals and once operational, the portion of the wind facility contracted by Saputo will generate approximately 206,300 MWh of renewable electricity per year, reducing the Company’s CO2 emissions by more than 140,000 tonnes – equivalent to taking more than 30,000 cars off the road. …
Temperatures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence have been rising, causing shrimp stocks to plummet and making conditions more favorable for fish species that eat them, experts say. …
Many of us are familiar with the knock-on effects of a warming climate, from melting ice caps to the more frequent incidence of severe forest fires. As temperatures continue to climb, we will start to see other unanticipated effects, not just with the production of our favorite food and drink items but how they are prepared as well. Enter the baking industry. …
Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company, was recognized by the non-governmental organization Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for its actions at the global level to mitigate the effects of climate change. The Mexican company obtained CDP’s prized “A” rating, reflecting its commitment to leading the way in environmental transparency and performance on climate change, deforestation and water security. …
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