The energy sector has figured out ways to reduce carbon emissions; the food industry would benefit from observing these strategies.
In the ongoing battle against climate change, various nations and individuals are taking significant strides in the realm of clean energy and sustainable food solutions.
Barack Obama's 2009 stimulus bill marked a turning point with investments in a diverse range of clean-energy solutions. These included advanced hydropower, geothermal, solar, battery technologies, biofuels, and factories to manufacture green energy within the U.S. The idea behind this investment was to let the markets sort out the winners and losers in the clean energy sector, rather than picking specific winners and losers.
Conversely, the Trump administration, during its tenure, undid much of the progress made in green energy and agriculture. This included rolling back America's clean-energy progress and orders of magnitude smaller investments in green agriculture initiatives compared to the investments in green energy.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration has recently started investing in climate-friendly food and agriculture solutions. These include cultivated meat, feed additives that reduce methane emissions, and nutrient-management strategies.
In the food industry, key players like Pfeifer & Langen, Matthias Rudloff of AMBARtec AG, and Benjamin Brenkel of Purem by Eberspächer are working on innovative hydrogen storage solutions relevant for sustainable energy in industry. Institutes like the Technical University of Berlin, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, and chemical industry partners such as Berlin-Chemie Menarini and Covestro AG are focusing on chemical and process innovations for climate-friendly transformations.
The GEA Group is contributing with technology for carbon capture, waste heat recovery, and bioreactor development aimed at new food processes. These efforts are crucial in addressing the food system's role as the leading driver of biodiversity losses, water pollution, and water shortages.
The Chinese government has been more aggressive in subsidizing the deployment of renewable power and electric cars. However, global coal use and greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels reached all-time highs last year, highlighting the urgent need for global cooperation.
The book "We Are Eating the Earth" covers dozens of promising food and climate solutions, while the "Eating the Earth" column explores the connections between the food we eat and the climate we live in.
Despite the progress, we're still facing alarming rates of forest loss. We're on track to lose another dozen Californias' worth of forest by 2050, and nearly a soccer field's worth of forest is lost to agriculture every six seconds. Governments should invest in a variety of potential alternatives to the status quo in food and agriculture to combat this loss.
In conclusion, while there is much progress being made in the fight against climate change, there is still a long way to go. It is crucial for governments, businesses, and individuals to continue investing in and advocating for clean energy solutions, sustainable food systems, and forest preservation.
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