Chris Gambino

Oct 24, 2023 | thebreakthrough.org | Emma Kovak |Mark Lynas |Dan Blaustein-Rejto |Chris Gambino

Executive summaryThe bioeconomy revolution is taking off around the world, driven by new genomic techniques (NGTs) which enable the precise gene editing of plants, animals and micro-organisms. This is delivering better crops, pharmaceuticals, plant-based proteins and much more, and yielding substantial added value to the global economy. The EU is already getting left behind.

Sep 7, 2023 | thebreakthrough.org | Chris Gambino

As a potent greenhouse gas, methane puts food production in jeopardy though its impacts on planetary warming, reduction of crop yields via tropospheric ozone, and drops in livestock productivity. Cattle, sheep, and goats emit methane as a natural part of their digestive process as ruminants (technically known as “enteric fermentation”) as they turn the fibrous plants of their diet into milk and meat. Dairy cow and beef cattle burps account for about 28% of all methane emissions in the world.

Aug 24, 2023 | lancasterfarming.com | Chris Gambino

We just wrapped up the 2023 Ag Progress Days. Pennsylvania has made tremendous progress in producing food more sustainably by leading research in this area and implementing scientifically sound practices and tools. Yet, there’s more progress to be made in reducing livestock’s carbon footprint.

Aug 15, 2023 | thebreakthrough.org | Chris Gambino

Aug 15, 2023 Share Share via Twitter Share via Facebook Share via Email During a recent public request for information, the Breakthrough Institute—in collaboration with Dr. Doug Tolleson (Director of the Grazingland Animal Nutrition Laboratory at Texas A&M AgriLife Research)—provided input to improve the USDA’s proposed measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MMRV) strategy.

Aug 9, 2023 | thebreakthrough.org | Chris Gambino

California has some great news for its beef and dairy industries—and for climate conscious consumers. Thanks to the efforts of Senator Josh Becker, his staff, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the governor's budget for 2023-2024 includes a groundbreaking provision to support livestock producers in reducing methane emissions.