Climate crisis and consumerism threaten equitable future for humanity
All of humanity could share a prosperous, equitable future but the space for development is rapidly shrinking under pressure from a wealthy minority of ultra-consumers, a groundbreaking study has shown. Growing environmental degradation and climate instability have...
Extreme rainfall increasing risk of sewer-related illnesses
Extreme rainfall due to climate change is overwhelming wastewater treatment systems and increasing the risk of sewer-related illnesses. In hundreds of US cities and towns, extreme rainfalls are overwhelming outdated sewer systems, flooding waterways with untreated...
How to help children navigate climate anxiety
Presenting climate change in a more nuanced manner will help kids feel empowered, rather than feeling they are starting a battle they have already lost. At 21, Olivia Vesovich has already put more on the line for the climate fight than most people, regardless of age....
Climate disaster ravages Brazil
This year’s unprecedented floods have destroyed vast swathes of crops, and now Brazil faces months of record wildfires. First the floods – now the fires. With hundreds of thousands left homeless after unprecedented floods soaked the south, Brazil is now...
Nottingham City Council to go plant-based
Nottingham City Council has just voted to serve solely plant-based food and drink at internal meetings, becoming the ninth UK council to do so. After a year-long campaign from Plant-Based Councils, council staff announced the change in a meeting on Monday (September...
