CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
What’s The Deal With All These Greta Haters?
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is only a child, but her activism is attracting hatred from world leaders and internet trolls alike. Whats up with that?
Climate Crisis Should Be Treated With the Same Urgency As Coronavirus
Coronavirus has arrested the globe as media and world leaders struggle to keep everyone safe. The same approach should be applied to the climate crisis?
Plant-based Meat Goes Mainstream
Plant-based “vegan meat” and vegan fast-food options are all the rage at restaurants as consumer demand grows.
Human activities have pushed deforestation in the Amazon to the brink
Researchers have found that massive, large-scale deforestation will weaken the ability of tropical rain-forests to absorb carbon.
Is Veganism Just Another Fad?
Veganism seems to be on the rise as more people become conscious about the impact on their health and the state of the planet.
EU’s Agriculture Commissioner To Crack Down on Animal Agriculture
Not everyone is happy with the suggestion by the EU’s agriculture commissioner, Janusz Wojciechowski, to cut down on pig farming.
We Must Change Our Food System To Save the Earth
Climate change and food insecurity tell us we must reform our food systems or risk further destruction and eventual extinction.
Is Meat Really The Cause of the Amazon Wildfires?
Make no mistake there is nothing natural about the Brazilian wildfires, which are usually started by farmers clearing land for animal agriculture.
Veganism Goes Mainstream!
Veganism is more popular than ever. With the help of social media and vegan stars making headlines, more young people are opting for the lifestyle.
Canadian’s Show Rising Interest in Veganism
Internet search trends suggest that the conversation around animal agriculture, cruelty and climate change is having a real impact on Canadian interests.
Give 50 Percent of Earth Back to Wildlife
Biologists at a London Zoo hosted science-policy symposium have argued that 50{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of earth should be given back to wildlife to avoid extinction.
Can you really help the planet by going vegan?
Making a conscious choice to switch to a vegan diet could spur people to actively lessen their impact on the planet and the environment.
Teach your children well – parents should know about Climate Change
Grown-ups simply are not realising how much Climate Change is affecting their kids who are deeply worried about it.
Eating For the End of the World
Your diet has a far larger impact on the environment than you know. Meat, dairy and unsustainable farming are draining the earth.
Starbucks CEO: “Alternative milks will be a big part of the solution.”
In a statement by CEO, Kevin Johnson, the retail coffee giant outlined plans for an environmentally-friendly menu, including the use of plant-based milk.
Student activists inspired by Greta demand schools teach climate change
Young people are no longer waiting for adults to take a lead on acting against Climate Change.
Greta at UK Rally: “I will not be silenced”
The teenage climate activist addressed supporters at a rally in Bristol where she warned world leaders that “we have to tell the uncomfortable truth.”
Bristol’s Youth Flock To See Greta Thunberg Speak
Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg attracts the younger residents of Bristol, the UK’s greenest city, at massive rally for climate change.
Plant Based Chicken Nuggets To Fight Climate Change
Plant based alternatives to household meat products has the potential to make us healthier while also fighting climate change.
Information Could Empower Americans To Go Vegan
Americans lack information about the link between food and climate change. A poll reveals that many would go vegan had they been given the education.
Meat-bans Galore at UK Universities
A number of UK Universities have sliced meat off the menu in favour of popular plant-based options due to concerns for the environment.
Spain Invests in Plant-based Meat
The Spanish government makes an important move towards sustainability by providing funding to a vegan meat alternative startup.
Many Americans are ignorant of the impact that Animal Animal Agriculture lack Knowledge, Not Desire, to Eat Plant-Based Diets
A new poll suggests that education is all that stops most Americans from embracing plant-based diets that are better for the planet.
Plant-Based Alternatives, Not So “Alternative” Anymore.
The fast food and hospitality industries are racing to keep up with the demand for plant-based alternatives as consumers turn their backs on meat and dairy.
Meat is killing us, the planet and the planet. So why is it still being subsidized by governments?
Dutch animal welfare organization is speaking out against long-running European Union subsidy programs that support the animal agriculture industry.
Americans tend to stick their heads in the sands when it comes to the environmental footprint of their food
The reluctance the food of Americans to give up their hamburgers, steaks, meat and sausage is doing terrible harm to the planet
Almost all Americans are prepared to try plant-based food, survey founds
More people becoming aware of the coming impact of Animal Agriculture on climate change and documentaries Americans are looking into this lifestyle
Despite dark times, Jane Goodall is still hopeful
Jane Goodall will be turning 86 this year, but she shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, there’s a renewed sense of urgency to her activism.
Hollywood Hunk Harrison Ford ditches meat and dairy
Hollywood Hunk Harrison Ford says he is no longer eating meat and dairy. “I know it’s not really good for the planet, and it’s not really good for me.”
80 {85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of the Amazon is being burned for cattle ranching and cattle feed plantations
In recent years, the rainforest has suffered unprecedented damages as a result of thousand of fires set to clear ground for cattle ranching.
Brazil’s top soccer team partners with VeganNation to fight climate change
CR Vasco da Gama, one of Brazil’s top football teams, has partnered with VeganNation to promote sustainability initiatives within the sports industry.
New BBC documentary to feature Greta Thunberg
The BBC recently announced a new documentary series that will follow Thunberg’s international campaign to bring light to the climate emergency.
And the Oscar goes to ….. Planet Earth?
And the Oscar goes to ….. Planet Earth?
Increase in gender-based violence due to climate change
Women take the blame for lack of water and other resources. Women also often become victims of manipulation and coercion.
Over half of consumers in Canada understand harmful impact of eating meat
According to a recent survey, 77{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of Canadian consumers understand the harmful environmental impact of eating red meat.
Joaquin Phoenix’s latest film ties global wildfires to animal agriculture
The award-winning actor appeared in short film, Guardians of Life, to help launch Mobilize Earth, a new campaign working to fight the climate crisis.
Consumers starting to realise that plant-based is better for the environment
Recent research found 53{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of respondents liked the taste of plant-alternatives and 47{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} believe that plant-alternatives are better for the environment.
Lets try a new approach to climate change
Setting targets for climate action sounds sensible, but is actually impeding progress. There’s a different approach: maximisation.
Australian wildfires show that animals should not be farmed in these areas
The Australia fires, which began in late October, have burnt more than 26 million acres. They are concentrated in two southeastern Australian states, Victoria and New South Wales, where about 50 million farmed animals are held every year. While also killing one billion wild animals.
What to do if your children are stressed out about the climate crisis
Are your kids stressed out about the current climate emergency? Here are some helpful guidelines on what actions to take.
An Apocalypse looms as the Doomsday clock moves to 100 seconds to midnight
According to the symbolic Doomsday Clock which predicts how close our planet is to complete destruction, is now only 100 seconds from midnight. That is less than 2 minutes! The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) said on Thursday that the change was made due to nuclear proliferation, failure to tackle climate change and “cyber-based disinformation”.
Greta rips into world leaders at Davos for doing nothing to stop the climate crisis.
Greta Thunberg, was speaking on behalf of the world’s youth is furious with world leaders for the lack of action on the Climate Emergency.
The Hell and Horror of Live Animal Exports to the Middle East
How the Middle East's water shortage drives demand for live animal imports. The increasingly dry region relies on imports of sheep and cows from as far as Brazil to satisfy the rapidly growing population Cows are waiting in pens, on sweet-smelling fresh straw. They...
Greta Thunberg’s Davos message: ‘Our house is still on fire!’
World leaders at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, have been slammed by Greta Thunberg for their for continued inaction on the climate.
David vs Goliath at Davos
Greta Thunberg clearly outmatched Donald Trump at Davos when it came to knowledge about climate change.
Facebook doing little to curb climate change denialism
As Australians choked on smoke and discovered their homes had been destroyed this summer, climate change denialism got a boost on Facebook.
Humanity needs to curb material consumption to avoid global disaster
A new report urges world governments and communities to drastically reduce waste or risk global disaster if we continue to treat the world’s resources as if they are limitless.
We are totally screwed according to climate scientist Richard Alley
You think the world is a chaotic place now? Just wait. As bad as you think climate change might be in the coming decades, reality could be far worse.
The United Nations declares 2020 the International Year of Plant Health
Every year, the United Nations promotes something it believes warrants attention, and it has declared 2020 the International Year of Plant Health.
Bushfires put Australia in spotlight over tackle climate change
Due to growing concerns around land use and livestock emissions, expect plant-based diets to feature heavily in future roadmaps for food sustainability.
Prince William to reward environmental heroes
Over the next decade, Prince William, will award 50 environmental heroes with an Earthshot Prize.
Ocean temperatures reached record highs in 2019
This is a big deal because the oceans absorb more than 90 percent of the extra heat generated by the burning of fossil fuels.
Madagascar’s rainforests could be gone by 2050
The journal Nature Climate Change has found that by 2070 all of Madagascar’s rainforest will be gone due to deforestation and climate change.
How eating plant-based foods helps the planet
The animal agriculture industry accounts for an exorbitant amount of our earth’s woes. However, eating a plant-based diet can counter these challenges.
New documentary by George Monbiot looks at how meat has damaged the planet
“Apocalypse Cow: How Meat Killed the Planet,” looks at how meat has damaged the planet and how agriculture could be changed for the better.
A climate change study published 12 years ago warned of Australian bushfires
In 2008, the Garnaut Climate Change Review said Australia would face a more dangerous fire season by 2020.
Tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint
By making simple changes like eating fewer animal products and more fresh produce, you can cut your personal greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
2019 was the year Greta Thunberg became a force to be reckoned with
The 16-year-old Swedish activist triggered a global phenomenon drawing millions of people into the streets to protest climate inaction.
Australia’s angry summer – thanks to climate change
Climate change is making Australian wildfires larger and more frequent because of its effects on dryness and fire weather.
Climate change is about to become even more political
Whether we like it or not, the environmental movement is going to have to become more politicised to keep up the momentum it has acquired so far.
The year we finally woke up to the climate emergency
2019 brought the climate emergency into the mainstream with dire warnings from scientists and protests bringing city centres to a standstill.
Olive farms in danger due to climate change
Harvest reduction of a staple cooking oil due to extra rains, colder temperatures and a bacteria that affected the trees are all part of climate change.
2019: The year the world was startled into talking about nature
Some big numbers from nature made news in 2019. They were enough of a shock to get people talking about life on Earth, and what to do about it.
Food production in jeopardy if the planet continues to warm
When it comes to agriculture and seafood production, 90{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of people will live in areas where both of those sectors are diminishing by 2100.
Food companies must make a bigger effort in tackling climate change
Investors are starting to give meat suppliers a warning: make better progress in tackling climate change or risk being shunned.
Greta Thunberg named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who has inspired a global movement for climate change, has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2019.
The solution to the climate crisis is a meatless diet
If people all over the world, make the choice to stop eating meat or any animal by-products we have the opportunity to stop climate change for good.
WWF and Prado Museum use art to depict climate change at COP25
4 masterpieces from the Prado collection have been selected to highlight the environmental consequences of various phenomena attributed to climate change.
Reduce your carbon footprint with earth-friendly event menus
Earth-friendly, plant-based options can reduce the carbon footprint of a 500-person event by 10 tons of greenhouse gas equivalents.
Plant based meat set to take on the world’s biggest consumer market
China is set to become the world’s largest consumer of animal products, Silicon Valley is looking to become the default plant-based food for young Chinese.
Our time of eating meat could be coming to an end
A monumental shift in the way that we produce and consume food, in particular protein, is essential if the Earth is to avoid a climate catastrophe.
Guys – you need to stop with the meat eating
Eating animal products is bad for the planet. It is also bad for men. Scientists have proven that beyond a shadow of a doubt.
“Remarkable Greta” wins praise from Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough has called Greta Thunberg, “remarkable” and said she has “stirred the world” with her message of the climate emergency.
Five changes you can make to save our planet
Veganism can positively impact both our health and environment. But it can be an overwhelming topic. So here’s what you can do to save our planet.
The Cargill family faces a historic choice: heroes or villains for the planet?
Animal Rebellion has taken the CARGILL CO on in an open letter setting out their horrific impact on food systems worldwide.
World loses forests as wildfires set by farmers to deforest land for cattle ranching
A sharp rise in deforestation in the Amazon had drawn global concern, spotlighting the environmental impact of the loss of huge swathes of forests.
We can still save the planet and ourselves if we act NOW
We must reduce carbon emissions by 40{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} in the next 12 years to have a 50{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} chance of avoiding a catastrophe.
Two largest cities in the US ban meat to protect Amazon
The two largest cities in the USA, NYC and Los Angeles have asked companies to stop trading with those responsible for the Amazone wildfires.
Venice flooding caused by climate change
Venice, Italy is experiencing its worst flooding in 50 years and Venice mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, has blamed climate change for the high tides.
The Scientists have spoken: We are out of time
The world’s people face “untold suffering due to the climate crisis”, according to a stark warning from more than 11,000 scientists from 153 countries.
Italy first country to make climate change study compulsory
Italy will become the first country to make studying climate change compulsory in schools according to Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti.
Going Vegan can save the planet: 5 ways
The Economist dubbed 2019 The Year of The Vegan. From a small fringe group, Veganism is now a mainstream choice.
Our food choices can keep us and the planet healthy
What you eat matters. Not only is it important to eat food that is healthy, but what you eat also has an impact on the planet’s health.
It is time for the UK to switch to a plant-based food system
The UK is on track to miss its 2050 climate change emissions targets while Animal Agriculture pumps out more greenhouse gas than fossil-fueled transport.
NFU’s goal for farming ignores the elephant in the room
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) is aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, but there is no mention of reducing animal agriculture in the report.
Vegan burgers are what we need for future food
Vegan burgers are better for the more health-conscious, plus being an eco-friendly and ethical choice.
The writing on the wall: The coming collapse of the Animal Agriculture industry
A new report sees a major disruption in where we get our food. It heralds the end of the Animal Agriculture industry by 2030.
We could end the climate crisis by 2050 if we implement tough measures
If 20{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of wealthy countries went vegan and cut food waste, we could be looking at carbon absorption by 2050 as opposed to global warming.
Will animal agriculture kill the planet?
British barrister Michael Mansfield has proposed a ban on eating meat stating that animal agriculture’s impact on the planet could be regarded as ‘ecocide’.
Greta Thunberg and First Nation join forces for BBC documentary
Greta Thunberg is touring in Canada’s Alberta region and talking with the Mikiswe Cree First Nation about environmental concerns for BBC documentary.
Beef and dairy industries fight back over climate change
As consumers start to eat less meat and dairy because of their climate impacts, beef and dairy industries have been pushed further into defensive mode.
Jane Fonda’s climate activism gets her arrested
Jane Fonda and Sam Waterson who star in Netflix’s Grace and Frankie have been arrested during a climate change protest just steps from the Capitol.
The success of vegan products should not let us forget the horrors of animal agriculture
Alternative protein products are escalating but their success must not let us forget about the real problem that is industrialized animal agriculture.
World’s largest animal protein producers must clean up their act
The world’s largest animal protein producers continue to pollute without being cited for their impact according to a new report.
How the humble soya bean became a symbol for an environmental disaster
The meat and dairy industry’s demand for soya is driving an environmental crisis in one of the world’s most threatened forests.
Peas are the new superfood
For decades soya beans have been the main supply of plant-based protein, but pea protein has become an attractive alternative.
Tax meat and dairy farmers like tobacco companies says new report
Beef and dairy farmers should no longer be paid subsidies and producers of animal products should be treated in the same way as tobacco companies, an influential scientific journal has argued. Leading journal the Lancet has published a study which claims money...
Greta tells the world it’s time to wake up and face the facts
Greta Thunberg delivered a 15-minute address, rounding off her two-day tour of Capitol Hill, Washington DC. Her speech was greeted with a standing ovation.
The end of the world and how we can stop it
It is hard to stay deaf to the religious overtones of the current talk on climate change. Does it mask a certain ideology, or is it a prediction based on scientific evidence.
An unstoppable movement is taking hold
A broad coalition came together to move in the direction our world so desperately needs to avert climate catastrophe.
Our food choices can help address climate change
The food choices we make have helped drive the climate crisis, and they can help address it. But first we have to understand how we choose what to eat.
Is marching for the climate enough?
Consider for a moment just why Greta is vegan, and the impact you too could be making, for the planet, the animals, and your health, by going vegan.
No compelling reason to cut back meat?
A panel of 14 researchers just produced a study finding no compelling reason to cut back on meat. However, they left out the most important part…
The best thing you can do for the planet is to eat less meat
Recycling or taking the bus rather than driving to work has its place, but the single biggest way to help the planet is eating far less meat.
Animal agriculture avoids limelight at UN Climate Action Summit
Talk of energy, transport and construction filled the UN’s chamber, but animal agriculture avoided the limelight at the recent UN Climate Action Summit.
Greta is angry, and not just about climate change
The haters are going after Greta Thunberg’s looks, her behaviour and her differences. Anything, she says, rather than talk about the climate crisis.
The time has come for real solutions to the climate crisis
We urgently need to demand that governments shift support to small food producers and local markets which would actually save us from planetary collapse.
Eating meat could become illegal
A leading barrister says eating meat could become illegal, because it is so bad for the environment.
How to halve greenhouse emissions by 2030
Taking action now across sectors such as energy generation, buildings and transport along with food production and consumption will make it possible.
How you can join the global climate strike on 9/20
Not everyone can take off work or school to go on strike on Friday, September 20th, 2019, but there are other ways to support the movement.
How to explain climate change to sceptical politicians
Perhaps we need to explain climate change to politicians as we would to very small children.
Changing our diets could achieve a lot more than changing farming practices
Changing our diet is about all that could actually wrangle the climate issue in time to do any good.
We need to re-think how we produce our food
The food industry is an enormous driver of climate change and our current global food system is pushing our natural world to the breaking point.
Meat has brought us to the verge of catastrophe
The destructive impact of animal agriculture on our environment far exceeds that of any other technology on Earth.
By committing to help animals, you’ll help our planet too
Small changes to your lifestyle and eating habits that will have a lasting impact on the future of our environment.
World gravely unprepared for climate crisis
The world’s readiness for the inevitable effects of the climate crisis is “gravely insufficient”, according to a report from global leaders.
What is it about vegans that make people so uncomfortable?
Maybe it’s because we remind you of the mental gymnastics required to say you care about animal welfare and the climate while you keep eating meat.
Climate change is having a devastating impact on human rights
Climate change is not only having a devastating impact on the environments we live in, but also on respect for human rights globally, the UN has warned.
Meat and dairy industries feeling effects of climate change
However, about 77{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of the meat and dairy industry makes little to no disclosure about emissions from their operations and supply chains.
Global food producers not facing up to role in climate crisis
The world’s biggest producers of meat, dairy and seafood are failing to tackle the enormous impact they are having on the planet.
Suppliers to high street brands ignore climate risks
Some of the world’s largest suppliers do not measure their greenhouse gas emissions, undermining the climate promises of high-street brands they supply.
A plant-based diet can effectively help solve our entire climate crisis
Most world challenges we face are difficult to solve through individual action. However, there’s something each of us can do about climate change.
You don’t need meat says new Harvard study
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers confirmed that all our nutritional needs can be satisfied without eating meat.
A letter to Greta
Rebecca Solnit of The Guardian writes an open letter to climate activist, Greta Thunberg.
Bugs could wipe out humanity before climate change
Forget climate change – the antibiotics crisis will kill us all first, says NHS chief.
A planetary plant-based diet would transform our future say scientists
The first science-based diet has been devised and it requires huge cuts in red meat-eating in Western countries and radical changes across the world.
Climate change will reshape global, national and local politics
Someday a dreadful climate event will change our society as much as the tragic events of 9/11 did – can we afford not to act now?
Saving the planet starts with breakfast
The amount of time left save the planet is rapidly shrinking. However, there’s something each of us can do about it – and it begins at breakfast.
The answer to fighting climate change is plant-based
Meat consumption is at an all-time high and this needs to change if we are to have any chance at averting a disaster. The answer to fighting climate change is plant-based.
Vegans are good for the environment
The UN’s latest climate report warns that climate change will continue to threaten our food supply. Growing vegetables requires less land and has less waste than raising meat does.
Eliminating deforestation is better than planting trees
Planting trees is one way to offset deforestation. But, if we want a shot at combatting the climate crisis, we need to cut down fewer trees to begin with.
What’s your purpose in the fight against climate change?
If you’re unsure of your purpose in the fight against climate change, or want to find out where and how everyone else fits in, this guide is for you.
Are we willing to do the single most impactful thing to save our planet?
The majority of greenhouse gas emissions come from animal agriculture with the biggest culprits being meat and dairy. The only way to seriously save our planet is to go plant-based.
Mighty Earth names Cargill as the worst company in the world
This is due to its unscrupulous business practices, environmental destruction, and repeatedly standing in the way of global progress on sustainability.
5 other ways climate change could end civilisation
There are already extreme weather patterns, but scientists explain other surprising ways that climate change will affect the world in the next century or two.
How your food choices affect climate change
A sweeping study of the food chain singles out choices that can cut greenhouse gas emissions. It pays to be particular about what you eat!
Time is running out and climate polluters must be made accountable
Making up for 50 years of delay and denial will not be easy, nor will it be cheap. But climate polluters must help pay to clean it up.