Building a circular bicycle infrastructure: Circulair Bouwen
In the Netherlands, Circulair Bouwen is a report on a 2-year program carried out with EU funds on building a circular bicycle road infrastructure. Over...
The FDA seeks dialogue about cultured cell technology for food production
In Washington, D. C., the use of animal cell culture technology as a method of food production and manufacturing raises many important considerations from...
USDA announces innovation agenda with eye on 30% biofuels for 2050
In Washington, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Agriculture Innovation Agenda, a department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position.
American...
Perdue signs proclamation to increase local flexibility in school lunch programs
In Virginia, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide greater flexibility in nutrition requirements for school meal...
Government of Canada supports less GHG emissions while growing more food
In Canada, The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Member of Parliament for Delta and Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced a $1.8 million investment with the...
G-20 agriculture ministers agree to improve food and water sustainability and security
In Germany, the G-20 coalition of major advanced and emerging economies agreed to improve the sustainability of water use in farming, take steps against...
FDA approves first marijuana-derived drug
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and...
Study says Canadian biofuels policies too expensive for the GHG emissions reductions
In Canada, biofuel policies have helped to reduce GHG emissions, but according to a new report from Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission, these reductions have come...
USDA pilots online SNAP ordering and payment with selected retailers
In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced seven retail firms selected to take part in a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program pilot designed...
University of York awarded regional development grant
In the UK, The University of York has been awarded £1.79 million by the European Regional Development Fund to support local biobased industries.
The university...