The Land & Climate Podcast
The editorial team from The Land and Climate Review interview thinkers and policymakers in the world of economics, land-use and climate policy. Find more on our site at www.landclimate.org
The Land & Climate Podcast
How does US agriculture affect climate change?
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Land and Climate Review
Alasdair speaks to environmental attorney Peter Lehner about US agriculture's contribution to global emissions.
Peter Lehner is the managing attorney of Earthjustice's Sustainable Food and Farming Programme and former executive director of the National Resources Defence Council.
Alasdair and Peter discuss the future of the US farm bill, the adverse climate effects of crop insurance and the influence agrochemical lobbies have on agriculture across America.
Audio engineering by Vasko Kostovski.
Further reading:
Peter’s recent articles for the American College of Environmental Lawyers:
- Building on the IRA’s Farm Policy Momentum
- Harvesting Climate Benefits from the 2024 Farm Bill
- Ripe for Change
- The Real Cost of Food
Peter’s book:
Click here to read our investigation into the UK biomass supply chain, or watch a clip from the BBC Newsnight documentary.