Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests - November 18, 2016

The Role of Agriculture at COP22

The 22nd Conference of Parties, or COP22, draws to a close today in Marrakesh, Morocco. The Marrakesh conference focused on international climate action following the Paris climate agreement. One aspect of climate change receiving major attention at a COP meeting for the first time is its effects on agriculture. Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security, and the problem is expected to be worse in developing countries. In addition, unsustainable agricultural practices are a significant contributor to climate change. This makes agriculture vital to address, both from a mitigation and adaptation standpoint. 

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Headlines

1. USDA, Partners Celebrate First Wood-to-Jet-Fuel Commercial Flight

2. EPA Proposes to Deny Change in RFS Point of Obligation

3. White House Decarbonization Report Addresses Biofuels, Biomass

4. USDA’s Agency Realignment Is a Good Move for Historically Underserved Farmers

5. Whisky Power: Bio-Energy Transforms Distillery Sector

 

Upcoming Event: 

1. Rachel Carson 75th Jubilee Colloquium, Co-Sponsored by EESI

November 30, All-Day Event on Capitol Hill

You are cordially invited to join with the Rachel Carson Council, EESI, and other environmental organizations to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Rachel Carson’s historic arrival on the American environmental and literary scene with her beloved first book, Under the Sea-Wind. Hear and meet leading authors, environmental leaders, and members of Congress at the Rachel Carson Council’s FREE all-day, one-of-a-kind event on Wednesday, November 30, on Capitol Hill. 

 

 

 

To Contact the Editor: Rebecca Chillrud at bioenergy@eesi.org

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