Evonik appoints Dr. Dirk Hoehler as head of the amino acids business of Animal Nutrition
Hoehler has wealth of experience within the Evonik Group.
Page 2 of articles about carbon footprint
On-farm biogas production via co-digestion: an example of economic viability and sustainability
Eight years ago, Granja Capdevila Torrent Ramaders started up its biogas production plant using co-digestion and is now an example of economic viability and sustainability.
Eurobarometer: What do Europe's citizens think about climate change?
According to a new Eurobarometer survey, more than half believe that the transition to a green economy should be accelerated.
Emissions (II): How to minimize GHG and ammonia emissions on pig farms
This article describes different techniques that can be applied, in order of priority, to prevent NH3 and CH4 emissions.
MEPs in favour of pig farms to reduce their emissions
Large industrial facilities and larger pig and chicken farms must reduce their emission of pollutants.
Emissions (I): How are greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions produced on our farms?
In this first article on emissions, Xavier Flotats explains how the main greenhouse gases and ammonia are generated on our farms.
EU : stricter rules to reduce industrial emissions
MEPs voted to include pig farms and poultry farms with more than 200 livestock units (LSU).
EU public consultation on the "polluter pays" principle
The European Commission has launched an open public consultation to gather views from citizens and interested parties on the implementation of the "polluter pays" principle in the EU.
Denmark now requires weekly emptying of slurry pits
The measure aims to reduce the production of greenhouse gases. New and old barns must comply as of May 1.
The cost of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming
This article provides an example of the cost per ton of CO2 saved by reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions through daily slurry removal and anaerobic digestion.
EU proposes amendments to the Emissions Directive
The Member States have amended the Commission's proposal to extend the scope of the Directive to intensive livestock farms.
New EU 2030 target to increase EU carbon sinks
New law raises the EU carbon sinks target for the land use and forestry sector, which should reduce greenhouse gases in the EU in 2030 by up to 57% compared to 1990.
The Netherlands moves statutory nitrogen target forward
Now by 2030 at least 74% of nitrogen-sensitive nature in protected nature areas must have a healthy nitrogen level.
The EU must reduce emissions by 40% by 2030
The revised law increases the 2030 GHG reduction target at EU level from 30% to 40% compared to 2005-levels.
CP Foods continues to expand its portfolio of climate-friendly products to meet growing demands for eco-friendly diets
The company has developed additional climate-friendly products through research and development.
CPF unveils roadmap towards Net Zero, kicked off with 100% abandonment of coal use in Thailand
2023 marks a significant beginning of the moves towards the target, after CPF achieves the 100% stop of coal use in Thailand.