Activists pen scathing letter to US Agriculture Secretary
The US Agricultural Secretary has been targeted by activists for the loopholes in the Packers & Stockyards Act allowing environmental destruction. Food & Water Watch spearheaded a coalition formed with 23 other groups to urge Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack...
COP27 host, Egypt, detained activists and restricted protest action
Egypt’s human rights violations and harassment of activists has been criticised as the country prepares to host climate change summit, COP27. Nearly 70 people were arrested in Egypt ahead of the COP27 UN climate conference, and Indian climate activist Ajit...
What is ‘Earth Overshoot Day’ and why should it worry us?
‘Earth Overshoot Day’ on 28 July should serve as a reminder of the environmental emergency. Mankind marks a dubious milestone 28 July, the day by which humanity has consumed all earth can sustainably produce for this year, with NGOS warning the rest of...
Wimbledon 2022 goes green!
The highly anticipated annual tennis tournament, Wimbledon, was seen to have steered towards environmentally friendly options this year. A bug hotel, electric vehicles and priority plant-based options in restaurants are among the green developments new to Wimbledon...
COP26: Are world leaders taking climate change seriously?
The facts are clear; climate change is real and humans are causing it. Will any world leaders rise up to challenge and save the planet? The UN secretary general, António Guterres, called the recent IPCC report on the climate crisis a “code red” for humanity. “We are...
