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Scientific evidence indicates that pesticides contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions while also making our agricultural systems more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. https://lnkd.in/eP5BtHcs #pesticides #agroecology #environmentaljustice

Scientific evidence indicates that pesticides contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions while also making our agricultural systems more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. https://lnkd.in/eP5BtHcs #pesticides #agroecology #environmentaljustice

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today. Scientific evidence indicates that pesticides contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions while also making our agricultural systems more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. However, the reduction of synthetic pesticide use has been omitted from climate change solutions, and synthetic pesticide use is even presented as a climate change mitigation strategy by industrial agriculture interests. This is wrong. In our report, Pesticides & Climate Change: A Vicious Cycle, we detail the intersection of pesticides and climate change, how pesticides contribute to climate change, how climate change contributes to increased use of pesticides in industrial farming, and – importantly – how we can escape this cycle by employing agroecological practices. Read the full report at the link ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eP5BtHcs

For years, #climatescientists have called for a phase-out of #fossilfuels to avoid catastrophic #globalwarming. Now, according to a first-of-its-kind survey of more than 200 #environmental and #agricultural scientists, we must also drastically reduce #meat and dairy production — and fast. https://lnkd.in/dQ3tXqJJ

Merging adoption of natural climate solutions in agriculture with climatic and non-climatic risks within an (intra)gendered framework https://lnkd.in/gHN5wFn7

How can intensifying agricultural production help address the food systems and climate crises? A new food system that meets demand and biodiversity and net zero targets is needed. Intensifying agricultural production in a sustainable way could help. https://lnkd.in/eFYDyfva

Our reduced impact on the environment: REDUCED IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT | The Air Results - Ammonia Emissions Reduced By 85% Over A 14 Day Period - Nitrous Oxide Emissions Reduced By 61% Over A 226 Day Period REDUCED IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT | The Soil Results - Terrestrial Organisms Have Increased By 0% Over A 12 Month Period - Soil Microorganisms Have Increased By 74% Over A 69 Day Period REDUCED IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT | The Water Results - Aquatic Organisms Have Increased x10 Over A 12 Month Period - Freshwater Fish Have Increased x10 Over A 12 Month Period - Nitrate Leaching Has Decreased By 21% Over A 2 90 Day Period - Phosphate Reduction By 25% With Independent Trials REDUCED IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT | The Agronomic Trial Results - 5.4% Yield Average Increase In 70 Field Trials - 3.7% Yield Average Increase In 62 Field Trials - 23% Efficiency Increase Over A 7 Month Period #environmentalimpact

CLIMATE CHANGE FACETS: FOOD SCARCITY AND INFLATION The #climatecrises (plural), regrettably are here to stay due to our carelessness to the natural environment that has evolved over the past 10,000 yrs & the business-as-usual habits associated w/ the illusion of perpetual economy growth The drums of #climatechange risk have been sounding ever louder since the mid 1980s when scientists #CarlSagan (comparing the risk of warming conditions with other Planets...his video is a must-watch that gives full-body shiverings) & #JamesHansen both testified about #globalwarming to the US Congress. Watch videos from Yale Climate Connections & other: 1) https://lnkd.in/d-CHS2_F 2) https://lnkd.in/dkGK4Yrz Nobody bothered In fact, the first registered prediction of the possibility of humans warming the planet was made by Svante Arrhenius in 1896 & the evidence of actual warming by the continuous accumulation of CO2 in the atmosphere began to show up in the 1960s And today there are still those disbelievers like the most concerning of all the potential future US President Trump, who if wins the "lottery" may set back years of our battle against climate change In any event, how could we, the smartest and most intelligent of beings to ever walk on the Earth be so infatuated by our individual egotistic selfish interests that we did not see this #climatehell coming towards us at an ever-increasing frequency and intensity? And there are many still who do not realize, based on conservative historical data, that this is the #NewNormal Our #climate change pattern shifted in magnitude since the Pandemics (just to use as a reference point) and the destruction/ damage that it is causing to our civilization is already unquantifiable (if one broadens the view beyond the plain surface numbers) & it will get more critical yet w/ in parallel the world population growing (currently 8,1 Bi from1/2 of in just the 1960s) & w/ the lightening speed in which technology is evolving people will live much longer We must be totally realistic & honest We are being attacked from all sides & it is a disservice to address our population w/ the usual soft optimistic language that the future will be bright if our world leaders take the necessary steps (top-down) without also sturdily alerting & motivating all global individuals to pressure their local decision-makers, within their own limitations, to act boldly & fast (bottom-up) Of course, we must be decisive to modify our own ways of living, as well We, the climate-change-army, must follow the example of the brave & courageous #UnitedNations's Chief Administrative Officer #AntonioGuterres who has been absolutely iron-handed clear screening out about the immense risk to our civilization using shaking/waking-up words like #globalboiling, #climatehell & alike Currently, each month that passes by & we do not take a potent action against the #climatecrisis, this is equivalent to 1 year lost on the battlefield

A climate adaptation breakthrough is on the horizon for Kenyan farmers as they await the resolution of ongoing court cases, enabling access to GMO maize seeds. This technological advancement offers a crucial advantage by providing climate-smart varieties, enhancing resilience to environmental challenges. It signifies a triumph for farmers, empowering them to adopt innovative agricultural methods, boost productivity, and ultimately secure their livelihoods amidst changing climatic conditions.

Climate change is significantly impacting agriculture, altering weather patterns, affecting crop yields, and threatening food security globally. The complicated relationship between climate change and agriculture requires immediate attention to ensure sustainable food production for the future.