Experts tell WHO to declare climate crisis a global public emergency
The climate crisis should be declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization, or millions more people will die unnecessarily, leading international experts have said. The independent pan-European commission on climate and health, which was...
UK watchdog bans “Let’s Eat Balanced” ads over misleading climate claims
UK regulators have banned “Let’s Eat Balanced” ads by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board after ruling their environmental claims could mislead consumers. The ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ campaign by the Agriculture and Horticulture...
Why the Doomsday Clock is closer to midnight than ever before
With the war in Iran and Ukraine increasing the chance of a nuclear war, AI and climate breakdown, the Doomsday Clock stands closer to midnight than ever before. Can we buy ourselves more time? The Earth is getting hotter. Conflicts are raging, in the Middle East and...
Meat and fossil fuel ads banned in Amsterdam
Billboards and metro stations in Amsterdam will no longer feature ads plugging burgers, bitterballen, gas-powered cars, tropical getaways, and other carbon-intensive offerings. The Dutch capital’s ban on meat and fossil fuel ads came into effect on May 1, as part of...
Cultivated meat could slash emissions more than expected, study finds
Cultivated meat is significantly more environmentally friendly than conventional animal proteins like beef or pork, according to a new peer-reviewed study. The argument for cultivated meat is undeniable on the animal rights front, but some have often cast doubt on its...
