Deforestation in the Amazon is falling under Brazil’s new president
Lula pledged to crack down on deforestation in the Amazon rainforest once again, and after his first year in office, he’s made good on that promise. The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, and plays a crucial role in maintaining...
February set to break a record number of heatwaves
Humanity is on a trajectory to experience the hottest February in recorded history as the planet warms at an accelerating rate. February 2024 is on course to break a record number of heat records, meteorologists say, as human-made global heating and the natural El...
City of Amsterdam endorses Plant-Based Treaty
Amsterdam has become the first capital city in the EU to endorse calls for a global Plant Based Treaty, which proposes shifting towards a more plant-based diet. In a statement, the City of Amsterdam Council acknowledged that the food system has “a significant impact...
The future of the planet is also on the ballot
The press is covering the 2024 campaign as if climate isn’t on the ballot, but 56% of US voters are ‘concerned’ or ‘alarmed’ about the crisis. Fact one: more voters face national elections in 2024 than ever before in recorded history – about 4 billion people, nearly...
George Monbiot on how the meat industry feeds us misinformation
George Monbiot discusses how to take no prisoners when it comes to taking on the meat industry and its lobby in this not-to-be-missed interview. George Monbiot, author, journalist, and environmental activist, joins The Plantbased Business Hour to discuss how to best...
