The science is clear: If we don’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food and farming, we can’t avoid the worst impacts of climate change. EWG is changing diets and changing policies to reduce the carbon footprint of our food. We’re translating climate science so consumers can understand the impact of their choices. We’re also advocating for reforming farm policy programs to help farmers embrace regenerative agriculture and withstand the extreme weather caused by climate change.
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Leaders in the Make America Healthy Again movement like to tout their support for regenerative agriculture as a way to cut farm pollution and pesticide use, among other benefits.
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Agriculture could become the nation’s leading producer of greenhouse gases by 2050.
Most other sectors of the economy, especially transportation and electricity, are expected to reduce their greenhouse...
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EWG Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Scott Faber delivered the following remarks on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
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Farmers received more than $143.5 billion in federal crop insurance payments from 1995 through 2020, with just under two-thirds paid out for crop damage from drought and excess moisture exacerbated by the climate crisis.
EWG's Farm Subsidy Database tracks $425 billion in farm subsidies from commodity, crop insurance, disaster programs and conservation payments paid between 1995 and 2020
EWG's Crop Insurance Database shows farmers received more than $143.5 billion in federal crop insurance payments from 1995 through 2020.
EWG's Conservation Database provides a detailed look at how federal dollars have been spent through four major USDA programs.
Alternative proteins can reduce greenhouse gases and improve public health.
EWG works to find innovative ways to protect your health and environment while ensuring a sustainable future for America’s working farmers.
From wind to solar and other renewable energy sources, the clean energy revolution is here. And EWG is helping pave the way.
EWG Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Scott Faber delivered the following remarks before the American Enterprise Institute on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
