Jim Giles
Jim Giles is Vice President, Editor-at-Large at Trellis Group, where he focuses on carbon markets, carbon removal, food systems and other topics. In previous lives he founded and sold a long-form science and technology publication, served as senior editor at Medium and wrote for numerous publications, including the Economist, New York Times, Nature and the Guardian.
Can regenerative grazing allow for a low-emissions future for meat?
Globally, cattle, sheep and goats account for around half of all emissions from agricultural production. Read More
Diversifying crops can cut emissions and increase profits
Farmers across the Corn Belt tend to plant rotations of soy and corn. Diversification could boost returns and reduce pollution. Why don't farmers make the switch? Read More
The broken system that sends most food waste and organic matter to landfills
Most waste management firms are compensated for every truckload of material they send to landfill. This locks them into the existing model. It's time for a new approach. Read More
There's a big appetite for farm-to-consumer shopping
Digital sales are helping farmers make up for business from shuttered restaurants, but not everyone can afford this fresh product and meat, raising questions about long-term sustainability. Read More
Pondering the rise of 'food parks'
Aquaponics and other indoor ag systems rely on access to water and energy, not soil or seas. Siting them near existing distribution hubs or industrial parks makes plenty of sense. Read More
The entire meat supply chain faces perilous future
Consumption continues to decline, generating real questions about the sustainability of the current system. But are we prepared for a just transition? Read More
Unilever's carbon labeling initiative will drive new behavior in the supply chain
While similar initiatives proposed by retailers have fallen flat, the company's status as a manufacturer could carry more weight. Read More
Where Unilever's product labeling initiative could have a huge impact
It's by far the largest company to move toward this goal, and that could prompt other big brands to move in the same direction. Read More
Finally, a one-stop shop for researching food systems data
There are gaps in coverage, but a new dashboard aggregates more than 170 indicators about food waste, greenhouse gas emissions and other key agricultural metrics. Read More
Discrimination in our food system is everybody's problem
These forces, unless we actively resist them, will distort attempts at improvement. They will prevent "better” from meaning better for everyone. Read More
