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Page 33 of articles about environment

European Union - Dedicated EU body needed to ensure enforcement of European waste law, says Commission study

A European Commission study published today recommends setting up a dedicated European body to oversee the implementation and enforcement of EU waste law. The study is part of a series of steps being taken by the Commission to improve waste management and ensure it meets the standards set by EU legislation to protect citizens and the environment.

New study on "Public Goods provided by Agriculture in the European Union"

The Common Agricultural Policy plays a critical role in helping farmers to deliver environmental goods and services, provided that policies are targeted in the right way. This is the key message of a report published today for DG Agriculture and Rural Development by the Institute for European Environmental Policy.

Chile – Ministry of Environment created

Last week in Chile the law Nº 20,417 was passed through which the Ministry, the Environmental Evaluation Service and the Supervision of the Environment Board were created.

Animal Health Organisation studies meat-climate link

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) announced it would launch a study into the role of meat in climate change.

United Kingdom - Farmers offered new green funding deal

Farmers will get financial help to invest in energy-saving equipment and slash their energy bills by a total of £4 million, and 25,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, using interest-free loans from the Carbon Trust.

December 2009: Ventilation

Climate change could reduce by 10% agricultural production in Europe

After the recent release of the final report of the PESETA project on the impact of climate change in Europe, the JRC's Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) is launching a series of monographic reports with more information on each of the sector specific studies of the project. The first such report, "Impacts of climate change in agriculture in Europe" has been published.

United Kingdom - Pig industry unveils environmental strategy

The pig industry has unveiled its strategy to tackle the dual challenge of improving the environmental sustainabiliy and reducing the carbon footprint of English pig production.

ONU approves Sadia methodology for carbon credits

Projections are to avoid the emission of 10 million tons of methane gas produced by swine dejections

NutritionAbstract

Influence of source and concentrations of dietary fibre on in vivo nitrogen excretion pathways in pigs as reflected by in vitro fermentation and nitrogen incorporation by faecal bacteria

The in vitro method may be a useful tool to predict the potential NH3 emissions of the different feed ingredients

Belgium - A car drives for 24 hours entirely on animal waste fats

The staff at the biofuel power plant in Mouscron have produced a car which drives for 24 hours entirely on animal waste fats. This same biomass is used as fuel in the power plant at Mouscron to produce green energy.

USA - Livestock and meat agency projects help drive change in the industry

This pilot project benefits the entire industry by demonstrating that the producer is able to save a lot of money while limiting the environmental impacts.

Spain - The UdL develops a roboticized system to reduce costs and contaminating residues in swine herds

The research group of agriculture and precision livestock farming, agrotics and agrotechnology at the Universidad de Lleida (UdL), directed by Jesús Pomar, in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food from Canada, has developed a roboticized system aimed at reducing costs and contaminating residues in swine herds.

Waitrose cements commitment to UK farmers

In a bid to cut carbon emissions and create a more sustainable pork supply chain, Waitrose has announced the details of a grain sourcing initiative for its pig farmers. The multi million pound deal, the first of its kind in the UK, will mean that BQP/Dalehead Foods will source wheat and barley through the farmer-owned cooperative, Openfield, from within a 50 mile radius of the mill used to manufacture pig feed.

Smithfield Foods Expands Global ISO 14001Certification to 578 Locations

Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced 36 new ISO 14001 environmental certifications at the company's facilities in the U.S. and Europe.

Livestock producers facing explosion hazards with manure pumping

Last week, Iowa State University (ISU) engineers prepared a news release on this subject highlighting the need for extreme caution when agitating and pumping manure in these deep pits under barns.