Prioritizing Food Over Climate: The Shift in Global Farming Policies

By Douglas McIntyre  •  January 15, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis, highlights the UK government’s new directive for farmers to prioritize food production over environmental goals. Farmers are advised to focus on productivity, even if it means using gas-powered engines instead of green technology. McIntyre warns that while this approach may enhance food security, it could exacerbate global warming if adopted globally.

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