CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
COP28 must represent the start of climate finance justice
This year’s debate at COP28 will focus on climate justice and financing and the urgently needed transformation of the world’s energy and land use systems.
Climate crisis funding is only 5-10% of what is needed says UN
The world is “woefully” underprepared for the escalating impacts of the climate crisis hitting billions of people across the globe, a UN report has warned.
Texas bans climate change books in schools
The state of Texas school board has banned seven books on climate change in schools for critiquing the fossil fuel industry.
Antonio Guterres urges robust action on climate catastrophe
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres raises call to action on climate change noting that governments are simply not doing enough.
UN says that carbon-cutting policies are inadequate
According to a new UN report, today’s carbon-cutting policies are so inadequate that 3°C of heating would be reached this century.
Developing countries not receiving funding to overcome climate disasters
The poorest countries have contributed the least to the climate crisis, but are being hit the hardest while less money is being sent to them to help them adapt.
Agriculture’s impact on climate change to be in spotlight at COP28
A key subject of discussion at COP28, being held in the UAE from 30 November 2023, will be agriculture and how its impact on climate change can be reduced.
Plant-based experts to join 2024 nominating panel for Earthshot Prize
Major environmental initiative, the Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William, has invited plant-based experts to be Official Nominators for the 2024 awards.
How climate change is changing animals
Scientists have noted in changes in animal behaviour along with the brains and nervous systems of animals adjusting due to climate change.
The US is warming faster than global average, says report
A 32-chapter report by scientists indicates that at the rate that US temperatures are rising a climate disaster will occur every three weeks.
GB News spreading disinformation about climate change
New data shows that most of the ‘news’ broadcast on GB News purposefully reports inaccurately on the climate crisis.
Harnessing the power of a plant-based diet
Embracing a plant-based diet may not only mitigate climate change, but also substantially reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
The impact of your roast turkey dinner
Roast turkey is often on the dinner table at major holidays. But this reliance on turkey meat is costly – for ourselves, the birds, and the planet.
American PMI Foods is fuelling deforestation in Brazil
China is the world’s biggest importer of beef from Brazil and PMI Foods has been a major beneficiary of the beef trade between Brazil and China.
World response to climate change inadequate, says UN report
According to a report by the United Nations, the world’s response to climate change and impending disaster is falling far short of what is needed.
UK imports of beef, soy and oil are driving deforestation
Despite COP26 promises to lower emissions, the UK continues to import products that drive deforestation and contribute to climate change.
Could cigarette-style warnings on food labels cut meat consumption?
Food labels – similar to those on cigarette packets – could help consumers make wiser choices about not just their health, but the health of the planet.
The beef industry is turning the Amazon forest to dust
The beef industry is the biggest driver of Amazon deforestation and Brazil’s beef industry now has a bigger carbon footprint than Japan.
Canada needs to address its Big Oil problem
Canada has spent enormous amounts of time and money fighting devastating wildfires, now its time they deal with their fossil fuels.
How do rising temperatures harm wild animals?
While people and their beloved pets can take refuge in air conditioned rooms, wild animals can’t summon up soothing streams of cool air at the flick of a switch.
Climate denialism continues to build while scientists receive threats
Disinformation and conspiracy theory is the order of the day as right-wingers and the media encourage distrust of climate science.
Scientists could help marine reserves adjust to rising temperatures
Marine reserves are currently not equipped to deal with the impact of the changing planet, but scientists might know a way to save them.
How animal agriculture is destroying the planet
Animal agriculture is often blamed for climate change, biodiversity loss, competition for food resources, and water scarcity. But do you understand the link?
Environmental disaster has collapsed civilisations in the past
Ever wonder if there’s a link between environmental disaster and the the collapse of some historical civilisations? Here’s what happened.
Big Meat gags scientific research into livestock emmissions
Big Meat is guilty of suppressing research that could help us learn about the true extent of animal agriculture’s impact on the planet.
What’s stopping us from replanting the Amazon?
Is saving the Amazon as easy as replanting trees and vegetation where it has been destroyed? According to experts there are many complications.
Oatly campaigns for climate labelling
Sustainable dairy company, Oatly, wants to see climate labelling on all food products in the UK.
Is extreme weather becoming the norm?
In an era of increasing weather whiplash between floods and droughts, can we learn to embrace the rains?
United States is a hiding place for dirty climate crime money
Secrecy and lax oversight have made the US a hiding place for dirty climate crime money accrued by environmental criminals in the Amazon rainforest, a report says.
Scary climate change facts that will give you a fright
No need for horror movies or scary stories; the most haunting thing this Halloween is climate change.
Young people’s voices must be heard in climate struggle
Youth activists have often been locked out of the climate justice process where the law is concerned, but their input is vital.
How cooking shows on TV encourage unsustainable food habits
Here are some climate pitfalls commonly showcased in your favourite cooking shows – and what you can do to avoid them and up your kitchen sustainability game.
Scientists sign letter to the EU supporting meat consumption
More than a 1000 scientists have signed a letter to the EU detailing the need for meat eating, which is said to be a propaganda tactic.
Climate change impacts that will affect everybody
You may think the biggest impacts lie far away – in terms of time or geography. But climate change is already changing the way many of us live or think.
Allan Savory tries to push increasing livestock for sustainability
Allan Savory tells us that increasing livestock can reduce desertification and reverse climate change, but where is the scientific evidence says George Monbiot.
Heat-trapping methane is being produced at alarming rates
The speed at which we are producing heat-trapping methane could spell the end of earth’s civilisation.
Health risks associated with climate change
Climate change isn’t just bad for the planet’s health – it’s bad for our health too. Effects will vary by age, gender, geography, and socioeconomic status.
A speed-dating event for environmentally minded singles
Love and Climate, a speed-dating event for environmentally minded singles, helps people “find love and save the planet”.
UN food body undermines impact of animal agriculture
Ex-officials at the UN food body claim that the organisation hid animal agriculture’s impact on climate change despite overwhelming evidence,
Climate change will affect Europe’s beer quality and taste
Climate change will make Europe’s beer cost more – and taste worse. Hop yields and quality will continue to drop if farmers don’t adapt to higher temperatures.
COP28 to discuss agriculture and climate change
Scientists have been talking about the impact of agriculture on climate change for years and finally it will be discussed at COP28.
Former United Nations officials speak out on intimidation
Shedding light on the impact of agriculture on the climate crisis has led to some former United Nations officials being harassed and beaten down.
Denmark introduces national action plan to promote plant-based foods
Denmark has published an action plan detailing its goal to transition towards a plant-based food system, in what is a first by a national government.
Amazon rivers drying up as temperatures rise
The Negro River, the Amazon’s second largest tributary, is at it’s lowest level confirming that the worlds largest rainforest is suffering its worst drought.
Oxford Union hosts debate on veganism as a solution to climate change
To mark its eighth and final debate of the final term of its historic 200th anniversary year, Oxford Union will debate veganism.
Polluted groundwater is destroying the Great Barrier Reef
New research has found that groundwater polluted mostly from the use of pesticides is causing substantial harm to the Great Barrier Reef.
Climate activism is more radical than ever before, and it’s a good thing
As it becomes clear that our political system is incapable of responding to the climate emergency, we are going to witness an escalation of climate activism.
How gas companies tricked us into unsustainable gas-stove cooking
The use of gas in your home is bad for the planet and incredibly hazardous to your health, but we’ve been convinced otherwise.
Researchers put together plan for transition to a sustainable future
Researchers at the Stockholm Environment Institute have presented a study with guiding principles for a sustainable and healthy food system that’s fair for all.
Stop criminalising climate activism or face the consequences
Some political leaders and law enforcement agencies around the world are launching a fierce crackdown on climate activism which will result in a dead planet.
Rising greenhouse gases should be sending us into action mode
While world leaders fail to act on the climate crisis, the latest data shows that there is no guarantee that greenhouse gases will stop rising by 2025.
Climate change is ravaging the earth faster than scientists had predicted
The world’s response to the climate change warnings five years ago have been inadequate, and ambitions remain too low to meet even the 2.0-degree target.
Global climate protest action ramps up as earth becomes more unstable
As climate disasters tear through parts of the world, and heatwaves become more frequent, climate protest action has become more frequent.
What are the costs to fix climate change damage?
The monetary cost of climate change damages from 2000 to 2019 average around $143 billion, which breaks down to around $16.3 million per hour.
Rising temperatures undoubtedly caused by climate crisis, says study
The deadly heat in central South America over the past two months was made 100 times more likely by human emissions that disrupted the climate, say scientists.
Climate change case at European Court of Human Rights first of its kind
Six young people from Portugal have taken 32 European governments to court, arguing that no action on climate change has violated their human rights.
European Court of Human Rights hears case on global warming
The European Court of Human Rights has begun hearing a case brought by Portuguese youths against 32 nations for not doing enough to stop global warming.
Discrimination against climate refugees must end
People who are forced to flee their countries because of climate conditions are not recognised as refugees making it harder for them to find safety.
We must challenge capitalism if we want to save Earth
Marchers in New York City might have caught the attention of those in power. Now its time to challenge the driver of climate change; capitalism.
Climate change affects Burning Man festival
The Burning Man festival is starting to experience the reality of climate change, forcing organisers to rethink their contribution.
The US has had 23 climate disasters this year alone
From devastating wildfires to winter storms, 2023 has set the record for having the most climate disasters in US history.
“Evolution Earth” documentary displays nature’s resiliance
Premiered on PBS, the documentary titled “Evolution Earth” shows us the world of climate change through the eyes of animals.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speech at climate march fails to mention animal ag
Despite her extensive support for the climate movement Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez still refuses to call out animal agriculture.
PETA billboard featuring Pamela Anderson targets G20 leaders
World leaders are gathering in Delhi for the G20 Summit and PETA wants to make sure that the impact of animal agriculture is on the agenda.
German consumers embracing plant-based foods
More and more German consumers are favouring plant-based foods as they become aware that the way they eat has an impact on the environment and their health.
Prince William urged to include a plant-based category in Earthshot Prize
Renowned celebrities and vegan organization GenV are advocating for the inclusion of an “Advance a Plant-Based Food System” category in the Earthshot Prize.
People are angry and they want climate action
According to a recent report, climate anger, rather than hope, has been found to be the most influential in spurring climate action.
Irish meat farmers bully EPA to delete pro-climate tweet
The Irish meat industry has leveraged its weight against the Irish Environmental Protection Agency after the EPA called on people to eat less meat.
“Climate friendly” beef is a lie – here’s why
The meat industry has been pushing the lie that some beef could be could for the environment. Here is the truth.
Conventional climate change analyses “may become useless”
Scientific observations and data show that many of the climate change predictions that scientists thought would occur later this century are already here.
Fridays For Future NYC planning a climate march to end fossil fuels
Fridays For Future activists in New York City are building a climate action movement that could rival those that came before.
COP28 president raises alarm about slow reaction to climate change
The world is losing the race to meet its climate change goals says Sultan Al Jaber, the president of the upcoming COP28 summit.
Global warming is a matter of life or death for a billion people
A new study has revealed that there is a high probability that over the next century global warming will be responsible for the deaths of approximately one billion people.
Most Americans don’t think meat and dairy have any impact on climate change
According to a new survey, over 70% of American consumers think meat and dairy consumption will not impact the planet.
Increasing wildfires will impact humans, animals and biodiversity
Wildfires could increase by over 30 percent in the next 30 years, which is a frightening prospect for us and the many animals with whom we share this planet.
The cost of climate change could be 1 billion human lives
As temperatures rise and climate change begins impacting our health and food supply the human impact becomes imminent.
Greenhouse gas emissions are killing polar bears
A University of Wyoming study has found a direct link between green house gas emissions and rapid climate related deaths of polar bears.
10 maps that show the terrifying truth about climate change
These maps show the true extent of the climate change crisis as world temperatures continue to rise.
The increase in wildfires around the world are caused by animal agriculture
Climate change has extended seasonal wildfire periods and a leading cause of climate change is animal agriculture.
Young people stressed due to climate change
Climate change is increasingly adding to the stress and anxiety young people feel about the future for the world and themselves.
Devastating wildfires harm wildlife
As climate change worsens wildfires have become increasingly common. The impact on wildlife is often overlooked.
Canada’s wildfires fuelled by climate change, say scientists
The likelihood of wildfires and the conditions that made them possible in Canada was exacerbated by the climate crisis, according to a report.
Marine life impacted by the Maui wildfires
Ash and debris from the Maui wildfires, which claimed 111 human lives, could be washed into the ocean where it will damage ecosystems.
Inspirational Hawai’i youth activists are fighting to protect the environment
Fourteen youth activists from are taking the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation to court over climate inaction and rising emissions.
Canada’s oceans are the warmest they have ever been
Increased marine warming due to human-caused climate change is impacting Canada’s oceans and ocean life.
UN warns of impact of water scarcity due to rising temperatures
The United Nations has issued a warning regarding the impact that water scarcity could have on food supplies.
Could farms be bad for the environment?
The solution to our environmental crisis is not more farms, says environmentalist and author George Monbiot.
The wealthy don’t care about the working class or the planet
Climate populism means that the wealthy are now feigning solidarity with the working class to attack environmentalism.
The impact of floods in Pakistan persists one year later
A year after Pakistan’s worst floods in living memory, a report by Islamic Relief Worldwide has revealed the devastating long-term impacts.
Amazonian chief warns of disaster if forest is not preserved
An Indigenous chief from Brazil’s Amazon, is urging the region’s head of state to step up their efforts to preserve the rainforest to avoid a disaster.
Is climate anxiety impacting your life?
We should all be concerned about the climate crisis, but living in a state of climate anxiety can harm your wellbeing. Here is how you can manage it.
BBC falsely accused of misreporting temperatures
False claims suggesting that the BBC has been misreporting temperatures in southern Europe have been spreading on social media.
Lula calls for global collaboration to safeguard the Amazon
In a stance to protect the world’s largest rainforest, Brazilian President, Lula da Silva, has called for international assistance in safeguarding the Amazon.
Conservative politicians and media try to shift blame for climate crisis
Instead of addressing the current climate crisis, those in power have turned climate change into a political sport.
2023 will likely be the hottest year ever recorded, says NASA expert
A leading NASA expert Gavin Schmidt of Goddard Institute for Space Studies issues warning as earth’s temperature continues to rise.
Climate scientists warn of point of no return
As global temperatures continue to rise into record-breaking heights, climate scientists voice concerns that we are reaching a point of no return.
UK farmer donates £100k to help fund Amazon indigenous gathering
A last-minute donation from a British farmer enabled the meeting of hundreds of Brazil’s Indigenous people to go ahead in the Amazon rainforest last week.
American workers dying on the job due to crippling heat
Workplace laws should protect workers from the impact of rising temperatures due to climate change, but big-business keeps shooting it down.
July was the hottest month ever recorded in human history
According to the World Meteorological Organization and Copernicus July 2023 will be the hottest month recorded in human history.
Eat vegan and reduce your carbon footprint by 75%
Eating a vegan diet can have a massive positive impact on the health of the planet according to this study by Oxford University.
Greta Thunberg fined over climate protest
Climate activist, Greta Thunberg, has been fined by a Swedish court after she was found guilty of disobeying a police order to leave a climate protest.
The climate crisis isn’t coming, it’s already here
We are living through the most precarious time in human history, and some people simply refuse to believe the evidence that the climate crisis is a reality.
Devastating collapse of Atlantic current is highly likely, say researchers
University of Copenhagen’s Niels Bohr Institute researchers predict a major Atlantic current could collapse by the middle of the century due to climate change.
IPCC report warns that the time is up to remain inactive on the climate crisis
The IPCC has warned that the next few years represent a crucial crossroads as the choices we make could make or break our efforts to avert a catastrophe.
We’re less than six years away from a climate catastrophe
Activists around the world held a day of action on Saturday as the “Climate Clock” for the first time ticked below six years.
Study shows effectiveness of vegan diet for lowering carbon emissions
The data doesn’t lie; going vegan can reduce carbon emissions by 70% making it the most effective way to fight climate catastrophe.
Climate denialism breeds political apathy regarding climate change
While climate denialists force their anti-earth agenda onto the political landscapes temperatures continue to rise.
UN Summit seeks to fix “broken” global food system
A three-day United Nations summit aims to tackle a “broken” global food system where millions are starving, billions are overweight and the planet is suffering.
Protestors at Long Island Open Championship demand “Tax the rich”
Things got heated at the Open Championship golf tournament as climate change protestors lock horns with the wealthy.
Vegan diet has the potential to reduce climate emissions by 75%
According to a recent Oxford University study, a vegan diet can help reduce carbon emissions, habitat loss and water usage.
The problem with pets and the environment – a discussion
An aquarium full of fish could generate as much CO2 as running a motorbike. But that’s nothing compared to the impact of our furry friends on the environment.
Record high heatwaves being driven by “turbo-charged” climate change
Scientists say “turbo-charged” climate change is driving the prolonged period of record temperatures currently baking much of the planet.
Our food systems may not survive climate change
As climate change worsens our food systems are in the line of danger. The truth is, we can’t feed a global population on a dying planet.
Prepare for crop failure due to climate change
The impact of climate change is being felt all around the world and researchers say that our access to food might be the next victim.
Amazon deforestation down by a third under Lula
Deforestation in The Amazon dropped 33.6 percent during the first six months of Lula’s term, according to government satellite data released last week.
News organisations hiding the truth about climate change and animal agriculture
Animal agriculture is the main cause of climate crisis and is perpetuated by the demand for animal products. So why won’t the news show this?
Why aren’t more Americans environmentalists?
It would seem that environmentalism is on the decline amid Americans. Why is this and can it be changed?
Montana teen is suing the state for not protecting the environment
Meet the teenager who is fed up of inaction on environmental disaster and climate change, so she is suing the state of Montana.
Wildlife in nature reserves are also harmed by environmental destruction
Wildlife are under attack from human made environmental disaster. There is no exception for those in nature reserves.
Monday was the hottest day in human history, thanks to climate change
As temperatures in many parts of the world continue to rise due to climate change, the impact on earth and on humans is being felt.
What is El Niño and what impact will it have?
A climate storm is brewing; El Niño is set to devastate the earth and ensure drought and soaring temperatures.
Can restaurants encourage people to eat more sustainably?
New research seeks out ways for restaurants to pivot consumer eating habits towards foods that are good for the planet.
Climate change is placing the oceans in danger
Rising temperatures in some parts of the world due to climate change is placing the oceans in a red zone.
How climate change will affect our holiday destinations
Many of the world’s top holiday destinations face an uncertain future under the looming threat of climate change, including Venice, the Maldives and Australia.
Despite pledges made at COP26, deforestation is surging
Pledges to end deforestation made at COP26 by world leaders is well off track, with some 11 football pitches of forest being lost every minute in 2022.
Researchers warn that ecosystems could collapse much sooner
Research published in Nature Sustainability urges action as as ecosystems could collapse sooner than is predicted.
Thunberg throws weight behind banned French environmental organisation
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks out in the support of Les Soulèvements de la Terre after it was banned in France.
Denmark’s financial sector is failing to invest in sustainable agriculture
A report shows that Denmark’s banks lack the objectives, knowledge, and ambition to invest in sustainable foods while continuing to support animal agriculture.
Why won’t the climate conscious media call out animal agriculture?
Animal agriculture and climate change news coverage is too low with reporting on animal agriculture in relation to climate change missing the mark.
Europe will have more deadly heatwaves due to climate change
Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent – some 2.3 degrees Celsius hotter last year than in pre-industrial times.
Changing what we eat will solve the climate crisis
It is possible for us to find a way out of the climate crisis, but it will require us to change the way we see and consume food.
Climate activists legally challenge ministers for not cutting meat and dairy consumption
Climate activists in England say ministers broke the law by not proposing plans to cut down on consumption of meat and dairy by consumers.
Brazil’s President Lula wants to end deforestation by 2030
The deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest due to cattle farming for meat products is something President Lula wants to see the end of.
Climate activists call out Big Meat meddling in UN Climate Process
The IPCC must ensure the protection of the UN Climate Process by putting an end to Big Meat’s meddling.
Oatly uses campaigns to encourage climate transparency from the dairy industry
Clever Oatly billboard campaign targets the dairy industry for hiding their climate footprint data from consumers.
Wealthy countries need to reduce their consumption of meat says report
More Money, More Meat is the first report to reveal how much each country is over-consuming animal-sourced foods, along with how much they need to reduce this.
How animal agriculture is changing our world for the worse
Climate change and global pandemics which threaten human life both find their cause in animal agriculture.
2025 UN Climate Conference to be held in Brazil
Brazil’s president has announced that the United Nations has chosen his country to host the 2025 U.N. climate conference, known as COP30.
Children on Christian-based curriculum being taught that climate change isn’t real
A study of the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum being taught to many Christian children is encouraging climate change denialism.
George Monbiot breaks down meatwashing
This extract from George Monbiot’s book, Regenesis: Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet, could change your view on the meat industry.
US diplomat, John Kerry, warns of global climate chaos
Despite warnings, US diplomat, John Kerry is optimistic that dealing with climate change to avoid catastrophe is within our ability as humankind.
Half our planet could enter new climate zones by the end of the century
In a new study simulating Earth’s future out to 2100, roughly 40 percent of the Earth’s global land area is projected to be in a different climate zone than today.
Explaining the concept of “Loss and Damage” when it comes to climate change
Understanding the impact of climate change on the lives of people impacted by it means understanding the key issues that come with ‘loss and damage’.
Berlin climate conference says countries must work together to phase out fossil fuels
The world has outgrown the need for unsustainable, planet-killing fossil fuels. At the Berlin climate conference a date has been set for its demise.
The Union of Concerned Scientists pen open letter to Google
Google and YouTube are guilty of profiting of climate misinformation. These scientists have had enough.
US beef industry spreading misleading message about beef sustainability
The US beef industry is training thousands of influencers and citizen activists to spread a misleading message about beef sustainability.
Cargill facing lawsuit for deforestation and human rights abuses
Cargill is being called to account for their exploitation of the environment in a lawsuit over mass deforestation and human rights abuses.
University cafeterias reflect growing demand for climate-friendly food
University cafeterias are spaces where students can reflect their discontent about climate change causing foods and demand plant-based options.
5 of the meat industry’s biggest lies about climate change
The US meat industry is known for bending the truth to hide the extent of their contribution to climate catastrophe. Here are some of their worst lies.
Climate change is sparking anxiety in Australian teens
Fears around climate change have been impacting the mental health of teenagers in Australia, with 38% of respondents experiencing high psychological distress.
Climate influencers to follow for environmental inspiration
Climate change can have a big impact on mood, but following these inspiring accounts can help us feel hopeful about the future.
United Nations’ ‘climate time-bomb’ report shines light on climate crisis
Six key takeaways from the UN “Climate time-bomb” report that will help you see the urgency of the climate crisis.
How we talk about animals impacts the environment, says professor
Research is being done on the way humans view and speak about the natural world and animals and how this shapes our impact on the environment.
The USA is torching the planet
While the USA government splashes money around like an arsonist with a petrol can, it has done almost nothing to reduce energy demand.
7 diseases that will become more common as climate change worsens
Climate change will undoubtedly bring with it waves of infectious diseases that could pose a real threat to humanity.
Your food choices have the power to save the planet
Climate change is the biggest threat to human civilisation and the natural world, the only way we can stop it is to change our food choices.
Drought-stricken Horn of Africa starves due to climate change
In the Horn of Africa, the impact of climate change induced drought is driving millions of people to starvation.
Ignoring climate change will have catastrophic consequences
While banks continue to fund climate change and politicians turn a blind eye, climate criminals put the whole world at risk.
Animal agriculture could push us past the 1.5 threshold
Researchers have estimated that the emissions from unsustainable food sources, such as animal agriculture, could be put us on a path towards destruction.
Climate change is a bigger problem than COVID-19
If the world matched the reaction to coronavirus when dealing with climate change we could save humanity.
What is climate anxiety?
Climate change is causing us to be more anxious than ever. What does this mean and how can we combat climate anxiety?
Hawaii teens win climate lawsuit against the Department of Transport
14 Hawaiʻi youths have won a lawsuit against the Department of Transport for not doing enough to curb emissions that are contributing to climate change.
The climate crisis is the biggest health crisis of our time
The reality is that the climate crisis is the biggest health crisis of our time, bigger even than Covid-19.
Food processes that help the environment are being developed in New Zealand
There are some ambitious new food and farming pioneers in New Zealand who are attracting global attention.
IPCC report indicates need to act urgently on climate crisis
World leaders should take the latest IPCC report as a warning as to what the consequences will be for delaying action on the climate crisis.
How humanity can protect itself against climate change
A list of eight things that humanity must do in order to protect ourselves and the earth from the devastation of climate change.
We are running out of fresh water at an alarming rate, say experts
Experts have released a report warning the world that we could fall short by 40% of fresh water demand by the year 2023 if we dont act now.
The decisions we make in the next years will determine the fate of humanity
The future of the world and of humanity rests on how well our leaders deal with the challenge of climate crisis before 2030.
Latest IPCC report calls for urgency on climate change
We are nearing the point of no return regarding climate change. So why are world leaders still dragging their feet?
Star Kit Harrington shares thoughts on anthology drama, ‘Extrapolations’
Kit Harrington says that the anthology drama, Extrapolations, has “thriller elements” and is “thought-provoking”.
Pope Francis and his role in climate activism
Pope Francis has been a champion for animal rights and against climate crisis, but he has failed to oppose the animal agriculture industry.
5 countries using sustainable eating to fight climate change
These five countries are moving towards a greener future by introducing measures to ensure more plant-based sustainable eating.
Defusing the ticking time bomb of climate change
The IPCC says the solution lies in resilient development – finding ways to adapt to climate change or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Professor’s research sparks new conversations on animal agriculture and the environment
Dr. Vasile Stănescu wanted to encourage more progressive conversations about animal agriculture and climate change. Now his research is doing just that.
“We are nearing the point of no return,” says head of United Nations
The United Nations chief has said that cold hard facts and findings by experts are needed to push governments into making policies that curb climate change.
AI could change the way we react to food crisis
AI technology can use news coverage of historical food crisis to predict when they will occur, making a response more efficient.
Quit eating meat and dairy if you want to save the planet
The animal agriculture industry is contributing to GHG emissions and destroying our land and water resources – and ultimately our planet.
How does climate change create extreme weather?
Climate change is causing extreme weather including floods, drought and wildfires; how does this occur?
Our food system matters more than we realise
Greenhouse gas emissions from the way we produce and consume food could add nearly 1 degree of warming to the Earth’s climate by 2100, according to a new study.
Human and wildlife conflict increasing due to climate crisis
As temperatures rise and habitats become threatened by environmental damage clashes between humans and wildlife have been on the increase.
Climate change is forcing humans and wildlife into conflict
Environmental changes due to climate change is causing a rise in conflicts that lead to injury or death for humans and wildlife, new research shows.
Stop silencing climate activists and rather listen
Climate activists and environmental defenders have been subject to persecution for speaking out, it is time we stop silencing them and instead listen.
The meat industry’s destruction goes beyond climate change
The meat industry has been working hard to hide the ways in which they destroy our way of life, health and natural environment.
Positive ‘tipping points’ could help us reach net-zero
In order for us to utilise positive tipping points to our best advantage we must also take active steps toward lowering carbon emissions.
Netherlands under scrutiny for over farming of cows
The Netherlands is having to make big changes to its agriculture industry. Is it possible for major meat producing countries like the US to follow?
Colombian Amazon forest being destroyed by cattle farming
Cattle-ranching, not cocaine, has driven the destruction of the Colombian Amazon over the last four decades, a new study has found.
Arizona teen dies due to extreme heat caused by climate change
A teenager from Arizona died after being exposed to weather above 40 degrees celsius. Climate change will cut short many lives, especially in poor communities.
We must address the root of climate change not its symptoms, say experts
If we spend all of our time and resources being reactive to the impact of climate change, we will never solve it and we will be doomed.
Do you know where your tuna fish comes from?
Most people who buy tuna fish have no conception of the environmental and ethical impact of the industry.
Climate change is fuelled by animal feed
Scientists analysed the effects of animal feed on greenhouse gas emissions and found feeding chickens and salmon is costing our planet in a big way.
How does climate change impact dairy cows?
Increasing temperatures and more frequent heatwaves due to climate change is impacting animals more than we know.
Big companies linked to deforestation have no plans to stop
Big companies linked to deforestation scandals have promised to put an end to their environmental destruction but have yet to come up with a plan.
Common climate deceptions you should know about
Find out more about the six deadly climate deceptions, along with four dietary deceptions that get drilled into our heads from childhood.
‘Eco thrillers’ take TV by storm
An emerging genre, ‘eco thrillers’, has been dominating the viewing time of TV lovers as human civilisation awaits the horror of the climate crisis.
Animal agriculture’s emissions are responsible for climate change
A new report from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy shows that methane emissions from animal agriculture are the biggest contributor to climate crisis.
Plant-based meat emits fewer emissions and uses less land, says report
A GFI report shows that plant-based meat puts less strain on the earth and natural resources and is significantly more sustainable than real meat.
Climate change must be stopped before we starve
If agriculture continues to be impacted by climate change with no intervention from us, humans will soon go extinct.
New Zealand starts to tackle agriculture and climate change problems
Agriculture and food production in the time of a climate crisis can be a complicated and urgent matter, which New Zealand has already begun to tackle.
Will Pope Francis save the Congo rainforest?
Local climate activists in Congo are hoping Pope Francis’ visit will help spur action to protect the country’s rainforest from oil and gas interests.
Yahoo Life suggests going vegan is the best way for you to make a difference
In Unearthed, Yahoo Life discusses some of the most pressing issues facing our planet — and reveals what you can do to help make a real difference.
Consumers are starting to see what they eat in a new light
As consumers begin to make the connection between what they eat and the health of the planet, new ways of seeing food has emerged.
Climate change has begun to impact food security
Climate change is set to affect yield quantity and quality, increased temperature-related deaths in livestock, as well as the spread of zoonotic diseases.
New report supports plant-based eating as a major way to halt climate change
Saving the planet from climate change will require active political measures to encourage plant-based eating.
Animal agriculture and their hidden environmental atrocities
The meat and dairy industry are hellbent on keeping their environmental pollution a secret and they’re using the law to do it.
Simple changes to our personal food choices could change the world
The most impactful ways to address the climate crisis are related to our own personal food choices, from how much food we waste to how much meat we consume.
Could growing food in space help us with sustainable food growing on Earth?
Scientists are experimenting with growing food in space and some experts believe this could give rise to more sustainable methods of producing food at home.
More than one third of the Amazon degraded due to human activity
The Amazon Rainforest is sometimes called the lung of the planet, now it is struggling to stay alive under immense man-made abuse.
George Monbiot says we must embrace fake meat or risk extinction
Is it possible that the fate of humanity and of the planet relies on our ability to switch over to sustainable fake meat? George Monbiot believes so.
Artificial Intelligence predicts we will hit 1.5 threshold in just 10-12 years
A prediction made by artificial intelligence is helping researchers get a better picture of what the future holds, and it looks bleak.
Taiwan government considering plant-based diet as climate solution
Taiwan’s new Climate Bill could ensure that the Council of Agriculture promotes a sustainable, plant-based diet.
The EPA could revise rules on livestock farms and pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will study whether to toughen regulation of livestock farms that release manure and other pollutants into waterways.
Meet the tech companies trying to save the planet
As the world comes to terms with the severity of the climate crisis, these companies are looking in the direction of sustainability for our planet.
There must be no tolerance for fossil fuels
The fossil fuel industry would like us to believe that we cannot live without the oil and gas which is leading us towards human extinction.
Are the tides turning in favour of animal rights and the environment?
The animal agriculture industry may be facing changes soon as public sentiment and the law begin to demand better animal rights.
New European Union law could ensure more sustainable agriculture
European Union agrees on a landmark law preventing companies from selling certain commodities in the EU if they’re grown where forests were recently cleared.
Bill Gates backs plant-based solution to climate catastrophe
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said that plant-based alternatives to meat could help in the fight against environmental destruction.
Extreme heat across Europe in January is a glimpse of a concerning future
The year has only just started but already Europe has broken an alarming number of weather records as extreme heat spread across the continent.
Is plant-based junk food bad for the planet?
Even if it is junk food, there are many benefits to swapping out meat for a plant-based diet, including environmental benefits.
Nations agree to protect a third of our planet at COP15
Nations attending COP15 have agreed to protect a third of the planet for nature by 2030 in a landmark deal aimed at safeguarding biodiversity.
My year in the dying Amazon
In the past 12 months I have learned that the mass extermination of the Amazon is a climate catastrophe – and much more.
Why was the ocean barely mentioned at COP15?
With only two instances of the word ‘ocean’ in the latest 5,000-word working agreement, delegates fear marine biodiversity is being sacrificed at COP15.
US and Vatican sit on the sideline at COP15
At COP15, only two countries in the world did not join the UN Convention on Biological Diversity: the Vatican and the US.
Alaska’s city of Utqiagvik experiences warmest winter recorded in history
Climate change is warming the earth and there can be no denying it. Utqiagvik reached a high of 40 degrees on Monday. The highest its ever been.
Is climate change a security threat? Yes!
More and more nations and international security organisations are recognising the security risks that come with climate change.
Loss and Damage Fund a major win at COP27
A big win at this years COP27 was the promise to set up a “loss and damage” fund. This could change how climate change is seen globally.
Agroecology – a sustainable approach to food and farming
Agroecology is recognised by UN organisations as a way of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and reversing biodiversity loss, while supporting indigenous rights.
Experts call out fake solutions at COP15 Biodiversity Summit
So called “Nature-positive” solutions to biodiversity loss bring about no real change in reality and protect the interests of those destroying the planet.
George Monbiot calls US a “rogue state” at COP15 Biodiversity Summit
The column comes as attendees and experts warn COP15 represents “the make-or-break moment” for the variety of life on Earth, given the rate at which species are disappearing.
Scientists say forestry carbon offsets make no real difference
On paper, forest carbon offsets appear to balance out a company’s carbon emissions. However, forest offsets might not actually be doing much for the climate.
Canada’s COP15 could be a powerful tool for the environment
The UN biodiversity conference, COP15, taking place in Canada during December could be used to bring about real change if these three tasks are completed.
A guide to COP15, the biggest biodiversity conference in a decade
A brief guide to the intergovernmental negotiations taking place this month in Montreal, Canada, that have a crucial role to play in halting biodiversity loss and restoring nature.
FAO commits to producing a roadmap for cellular agriculture
As attention turns toward agriculture in the fight against climate change, cellular agriculture has emerged as an invaluable solution.
Why sustainable dairy is a myth
There is no way to produce dairy that is good for the planet. Here is a breakdown of why sustainable dairy claims are short-sighted.
Precision fermentation technology could create a more sustainable future
Precision fermentation is developing rapidly and could potentially replace the meat and dairy industry creating a more sustainable future.
Fishing gear is found to be the worst ocean pollutant
Sea life and important ocean ecosystems are under threat and the cause of the problem is discarded fishing gear.
G20 countries have renewed their commitment to 1.5 threshold
Despite mounting accusations against the world’s biggest polluters, COP27 saw a renewed commitment to change from G20 countries
COP27 failed on the matter of meat say activists
Activists want to see dramatic change around the animal agriculture industry but COP27 and world leaders are lagging behind.
Is it time to give up on the global temperature threshold?
Activists have been campaigning for governments to meet the 1.5 degrees C global temperature threshold, but now it seems unlikely to happen.
Co-ordinated international action on climate change is needed
We are running out of time to save ourselves and the planet from being destroyed by climate change.
Countries agree to setting up of a ‘loss and damage’ fund at COP27
Wealthy countries have agreed to the implementation of a ‘loss and damage’ fund for those most badly impacted by climate catastrophe.
How young activists have become the face of the climate movement
With governments slow to act on the rising climate risk, young activists are growing in number and finding creative ways to make their voices heard.
Climate change and your health
Amongst the many impacts of climate change, one that is often not talked about are the ways in which it harms human health.
Why are governments silent on animal agriculture and its links to climate change?
The global silence on the impact of animal agriculture on the planet is astounding. Has the industry become untouchable?
Food waste is still a major issue
Countries have made far too little progress in ending food waste which is a major cause of climate catastrophe.
Reaching 1.5 Celsius is unlikely, say climate experts
The goal of reaching 1.5 C continues to be the centre of talks on climate change despite its improbability.
Our current food system is killing our planet and us
In order to avoid a climate change apocalypse we must radically transform our food system, including reducing food waste and ending animal agriculture.
Agriculture and food systems finally take centre stage at COP27
COP27 has been a breakthrough moment for food systems with organizers finally recognising food and agriculture as both a climate culprit and solution.
Lula promises to restore the Amazon rainforest
“Brazil is back”, president-elect Luiz Inácio, Lula da Silva, has told rapturous crowds at the UN climate summit COP27 in Egypt.
World leaders won’t speak out about livestock farming at COP27
Livestock farming is on course to guzzle half the world’s carbon budget, so why are governments so afraid to discuss it?
Activists are making an impact at COP27
Greta Thunberg may have skipped COP27, calling it a forum for “greenwashing”, but activists from countries at high risk from climate change say they are making an impact.
Food systems solutions finally brought to COP27
Since the first COP in 1995, the role of food and agriculture systems has been largely ignored. But COP27 had 4 pavilions dedicated to food systems solutions.
Everything you need to know about the COP events
The Conference to the Parties to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change happens annually. Here’s what you need to know about the history and processes at COP events.
Sustainable brand Oatly had much to say at COP27
Oatly Head of Sustainability says that sustainable food industry must play a significant role in dealing with climate change.
What the world could look like in 2100
Uswitch.com has used AI technology to imagine a the world in 2100 ravaged by environmental collapse. The results are startling.
Why we need to see the end of factory farming
Intensive agriculture, also known as factory farming, has dominated the food production system for over half a century, but our global food system is in crisis.
Plant-based food group wants to see way forward on sustainable food at COP27
Plant Based Foods Working Group are calling on world leaders at COP27 to set clear, measurable targets for food system transition to combat the climate crisis.
How meat and dairy greenwash their atrocities
For years meat and dairy producers have been trying to convince the public that their methods and are environmentally good.
Is climate change proof of human civilisation’s failure?
Humans are headed towards extinction if climate change, a man-made disaster, remains ignored.
Amazon rainforest still under attack, according to report
Far too little progress has been made in reducing the amount of destruction taking place in the Amazon rainforest.
COP27: What it’s about and why it matters
COP27 is the meeting of countries that have signed the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, who will address issues of nature, food, water, industry decarbonization, and climate adaptation.
Fury at meat and seafood based menu for VIP’s at COP27
World leaders and delegates at COP27 will be able to dine on beef medallions and salmon, while facing calls to cut down on meat consumption to save the planet.
COP27 to highlight food systems and climate change
For the first time ever, COP27 will include areas dedicated to food system change who will shine a spotlight on links between meat and climate change.
Over 25 countries at COP27 join forces to end deforestation
More than 25 countries at the COP27 climate talks launched a group they said would ensure they hold each other accountable for a pledge to end deforestation by 2030.
UN report warns against inaction on climate crisis
According to a UN report, the climate crisis is worsening and yet nations continue to behave as though it isn’t happening.
Why businesses must become more sustainable
For a business to be sustainable, it needs to operate without negatively impacting the external environment, community, or society.
Coca-cola COP27 sponsorship is obvious greenwashing, say activists
Soft drink giant Coca-Cola is responsible for the production of large amounts of single use plastic which pollute the environment.
UN chief warns of “highway to climate hell” at COP27
António Guterres told leaders at COP27 that ‘the global climate fight will be won or lost in this crucial decade – on our watch’.
Sir Paul McCartney encourages fans to eat for the planet
Singer and long time vegan, Sir Paul McCartney encourages fans to eat less meat to avoid eating “our way to extinction.”
A greener economy could save us from a climate catastrophe
There is a need for urgent shift to a greener economy if we are to see any real progress for the planet.
How much will climate change impact the world?
Climate catastrophe is a much bigger and scarier human-caused disaster than most people realise. To end it we must halt climate change.
Greta Thunberg is no longer just a teen activist
Greta Thunberg took the world by storm as a teenager concerned about climate change and now she is one of the most important voices on the matter.
“We didn’t create the problem,” says Gabon’s Environment Minister on climate change
Gabon’s Environmental Minister, Lee White criticises inaction on climate change from wealthy countries ahead of COP27.
Can Lula save the Amazon rainforest?
The rainforest is under attack by the meat industry and has been aided by a right wing Brazilian government. Will Lula da Silva’s presidency mean change?
Spanish citizens encouraged to eat less meat
Spanish food safety and nutrition body ASEAN has released food guidelines which recommends people consume zero to three portions of meat a week.
The world is in crisis and world leaders need to take urgent action
World leaders are failing to do what it takes to deal with climate change. Activists warn that time is running out.
Greta Thunberg won’t be attending COP27
Climate change activist, Greta Thunberg, has criticised the annual conference for its leaders inaction on environmental crisis and for greenwashing.
Lula da Silva returns to Brazil’s presidency in stunning comeback
Presidential candidate Lula da Silva could be Brazil’s last hope to save the environment.
Solving climate change is up to each one of us
World leaders have gained a reputation for being unreliable and unscientific in their approach to climate change. We can no longer count on them.
World leaders neglecting food emissions in the climate crisis, says report
A report by the Global Alliance for the Future of Food (GAFF) shows that a bigger focus will need to be made on agriculture and food emissions at COP27.
Politicians must up their focus on climate change if they want the Latino vote
According to a recent poll by Axios-Ipsos, climate change ranks high on the list of priorities for Latino voters ahead of the midterm elections.
LA signs the Plant Based Treaty
In a massive win for the planet, the Los Angeles City Council has signed the Plant Based Treaty agreeing to halt the expansion of animal agriculture.
Why climate activists threw soup on a Van Gogh painting
Why are climate activists entering art museums and throwing food, including soup and mashed potatoes, on priceless paintings?
Biden’s ‘climate-smart funding’ is not so smart
The climate-smart funding policy is supposed to help reduce the United States’ climate emissions but experts are sceptical.
Why quitting meat could save the planet
The meat and dairy industry are responsible for massive pollution, land wastage and water consumption. Going vegan can put an end to it.
WWF report reveals dismal future for wildlife
Climate catastrophe is endangering wildlife, the report reveals. Due to biodiversity loss mass species extinction is inching nearer.
COP27 will discuss climate reparations
Loss and damage is expected to take centre stage at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP27, in Egypt next month.
“Climate change isn’t real” and 6 other harmful myths busted!
Even with all the scientific evidence out there many people are still fall victim to these common climate change myths.
The world’s meat consumption is creating food insecurity
The growing demand for meat products is leading to food insecurity as the meat industry continues to destroy the environment.
Hong Kong launches competition to drive sustainable development
The competition, Advancing Net Zero, will encourage people in various fields to come up with innovative solutions to reduce carbon-emissions in Hong Kong.
Big Meat is trying to green-wash cattle farming (again)
Farming cattle for human consumption is one of the most unsustainable practices, yet the meat industry keeps denying its role in the climate crisis.
Cambridge University must make good on its promise to trash meat
The University has claimed that it is doing away with meat in order to make meals more sustainable, but continues to offer a meat-heavy menu.
Warming temperatures cause nutrient pollution
Winter nutrient pollution is a relatively recent impact of climate change and has the potential to cause significant problems for people and the environment.
65 000 salmon die due to Canadian drought
Drought caused by climate change in parts of Canada lead to apocalyptic scenes as thousands of dead salmon litter river banks.
Going plant-based could save the planet, says University of Oxford study
The study considered the environmental impact of nearly 60 000 types of foods and found that plant-based ranked highest.
King Charles hopes to attend COP27 summit
Climate change ranks high on King Charles’ list of priorities. Sources say that he plans to make an appearance at the annual climate conference.
Animal agriculture is finally on the COP27 agenda
For the first time ever the annual climate conference will make some headway in recognising animal agriculture as a major culprit of climate change.
“Broken Spectre” exhibition explores Amazon Rainforest destruction
You don’t just watch Broken Spectre – you also feel it. This immersive art exhibition shows environmental degradation in a way that truly displays its horror
Will climate change end animal agriculture?
The animal agriculture industry has a lot to lose as climate change worsens. Alternatives could help to fill the gap.
Prioritise people and planet over profits and greed says Greta Thunberg
Climate activist Greta Thunberg opens up about how the media portrays her and what needs to be done to ensure the survival of our species.
Why is the world so full of climate apathy?
Climate activist Peter Kalmus breaks down the ways in which climate apathy is a hinderance to change even in the era of natural disaster.