Tag: Carbon Sequestration
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Redefining Global Food Systems: The Shift Towards Agroecology
The Urgent Need for Change in Food Production The current state of global food systems is alarming, contributing to one-third of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 80% of biodiversity loss. The reliance on industrial agriculture, characterized by chemical-dependent monocultures, has led to extensive forest destruction, community displacement, water pollution, and soil degradation. Additionally, this…
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Revitalizing Europe’s Food Systems: Lessons from the Global South
Embracing Agroforestry for a Sustainable Future Europe’s long-standing agricultural policies, favoring cropland and pastures over forests, have led to the loss of billions of trees. Facing the dual challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, Europe is now committed to transforming its food systems. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase sustainability,…
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Pioneering Regenerative Agriculture in Fashion: A Shift Towards Sustainability
Introduction: The Rising Demand for Sustainable Cotton The fashion industry, notorious for its substantial environmental impact, is increasingly focusing on sustainable practices. In Izmir, Turkey, SOKTAS, a cotton manufacturer, is leading this change by implementing regenerative farming methods to grow cotton. The Benefits of Regenerative Farming in Cotton Production SOKTAS has transformed its farming practices…