ClimateChange - Animal Agriculture and Climate Change

Trump vs Harris on climate change and environment

It is well understood that November’s US presidential election could have dire consequences for global action on climate change. Donald Trump and his Republican Party define their campaign in part by opposition to policies that support the energy transition, often...

We can ensure a sustainable future by quitting animal products

AnimalAgri, Blogs, ClimateChange

The battle against climate change hinges on shifting from livestock farming to sustainable protein sources. We need to stop consuming animal products. For many years, certain car manufacturers sought to obstruct the transition to electric vehicles. It’s not hard to...

Brazilian judge fines slaughterhouses

AnimalAgri, ClimateChange, GoodNews

A Brazilian judge fined two slaughterhouses and three ranchers $764,000 for buying cattle from a protected rainforest area, addressing Amazon deforestation. A judge in the Brazilian state of Rondonia has found two beef slaughterhouses guilty of buying cattle from a...

What will happen when we pass the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold?

ClimateChange, GoodNews

There’s a 93 percent chance we’ll be barreling toward a world that is 4 degrees Celsius warmer by the end of the century, which is a potentially catastrophic level of warming. The summer of 2023 was intense: deadly wildfires, massive storms, and record-breaking heat....

IPCC report highlights urgency of dealing with climate catastrophe

ClimateChange, GoodNews

The final instalment of the IPCC report reveals the urgent threats of climate change while also outlining actionable pathways to secure a sustainable future. March 20 marked the release of the final installment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s...

Women offer crucial solutions to climate crisis

ClimateChange, Blogs

Women are emerging as prominent leaders in environmental movements, advocating for sustainable practices and policies. “Destroy the patriarchy, not the planet.” I saw this phrase on a bumper sticker last year. My first thought was “Where can I get one for myself?!”...