How farmers can fight climate change and hunger

Small family farms can help suck out carbon from the atmosphere.

In its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Canada would do well to support small farmers and agroecological practices here and abroad, writes John Dillon.The Hill Times file photograph

Opinion

BY JOHN DILLON

February 15, 2017

Can improved agricultural practices help fight both climate change and hunger? Yes, according to one the world’s most esteemed climate scientists. In fact, when meting out money for mitigating climate change, Canada should prioritize supporting small family farming. James Hansen, who is the retir...

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