Climate Change and Environment

Country attaches great importance to increasing soil fertility as one of strategies to increase agricultural yield, says minister… Turkey will assume a leading role in implementing the green development revolution, the country’s Agriculture and Forestry Minister Bekir Pakdemirli said on Tuesday. “In terms of developing sustainable agricultural practices and combating …

The jump in global food prices to a decade high risks leading to even more expensive grocery bills, and the energy crisis is threatening to make things even worse. Harvest setbacks, strong demand and supply chain disruptions have sent a United Nations index of food costs up by a third …

The ICCI 2021 Conference, which aims to discuss MACRO strategies and guide the sector, was held digitally by the energy platform ICCI and the Turkish Cogeneration Association. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Fatih Dönmez attended the conference as a speaker, Chairman of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Industry, …

Fishermen have caught a swordfish in Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait after approximately half a century since it was last seen in Turkish waters. “It is good news to learn that an endangered species is seen in Istanbul Strait,” Nuray Erkan, a professor from Istanbul University’s Hydrology Faculty, told the daily Milliyet on Oct. …

At first glance it seems practical: The herbs from the garden you want to freeze fit the washed-out margarine carton perfectly. And the empty ice cube trays can be filled up with leftover soup. However, this can be harmful to health, consumer health experts say. This is because most plastic …

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry provides both water saving and productivity increase with its “agriculture by water” practices within the scope of combating drought and climate change. While the cultivation of plants with less water consumption is expanded, especially in places with water scarcity, support is given for them. …

As those above the surface face a lingering drought threat, Turkey seeks to increase the number of underground dams to hold water in the face of a climate crisis and swelling population… Located in a semi-arid climate zone and water-stressed, Turkey aims to take more steps for efficient use of its …

People in danger as they live off meat, milk of their livestock, says concerned Kenyan… Climate change-related drought is now more dangerous than the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya, said a concerned resident from the country’s east, as drought continues to batter the East African nation. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Mohamed …

By 2030, the European Commission wants to halve the use of pesticides in agriculture. The use of fertilizer should be reduced according to Europe’s plans. The measures are intended to combat climate change and the loss of biodiversity. A probable consequence, however, is that the yields of agricultural crops will …