Climate Change

The trade-off of a shrinking cattle herd: higher prices, lower emissions 

The U.S. cattle herd is the smallest it's been in 70 years. In June, the price of ground beef rose over $6, the highest since the government started tracking in 1980.

Energy transition or false solution? How the EU’s plan to boost biomethane feeds the factory farm system

As the European Union (EU) looks for ways to cut its agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and manage its energy transition, biogas and with it biomethane has gained renewed traction. 

Stronger Standards Needed for Corporate Climate Reporting

IATP responds to the Science Based Targets Initiative on how corporate climate targets and risks should be reported  What is a corporation to do about reducing climate change impacts on its facilities, supply chains and financial viability? 

Introducing the Meat and Dairy Emissions Dashboard

Until recently, meat and dairy companies had mostly evaded responsibility to report or reduce their emissions. But that’s starting to change. As mandatory climate-related disclosure becomes a reality for major meat and dairy companies, we want to track meat and dairy companies’ disclosure and what it means for progress toward global climate goals. That’s why we created the Dashboard.

House Budget boosts factory farm gas and biofuels

The Republican-led budget approved in late May after an all-night debate is a case study in backroom dealing and corporate influence.

EPA withholds annual emissions report, continuing Trump’s climate disinformation campaign

Trump admin’s removal of climate information puts farmers and food systems at risk