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Resource LCA paper incorporating analysis of alternative land uses This paper looks at the GHG, energy and biodiversity implications of different types of farming systems, taking into account alternative possible uses, and environmental implications of those uses, for any land freed by more intensive production practices (the opportunity cost). Read
Resource Hospital food waste study A study by Sonnino and McWillliam investigates food waste in hospitals in Wales. The researchers look at three hospitals and find that up to 60% of the food was thrown away, with levels particularly high in elderly rehabilitation wards. Read
Resource Two papers on soil carbon sequestration A couple of papers by FCRN mailing-list members on soil carbon sequestration: these conclude that the benefits of soil carbon sequestration activites (through the incorporation of organic matter and/or reduced tillage) have been overstated and may distract attention from other priorities, including halting deforestation and improving N use efficiency. Read
Resource Tesco and carbon labelling: response In the FCRN newsletter of 9 February 2012 we reported on Tesco’s announcement, as covered by the Guardian and others, that it would no longer be putting carbon labels on its products. However, since then Tesco has published a letter in the Grocer, clarifying its position. Read
Resource British Retail Consortium progress report: A Better Retailing Climate: Towards Sustainable Retail The British Retail Consortium has published its annual environmental progress report. Read
Resource Report: Veg or Non-Veg? India at the Crossroads This report, published by Brighter Green, documents the effects of the expansion and intensification of the livestock sector for India's food security, resource utilization, and issues of equity and sustainability. Read
Resource Relationship between human development and carbon emissions embodied in trade A paper about international trade, consumption-based carbon emissions, and human development Read
