CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
Reducing livestock farming is key to managing climate crisis
The climate crisis can’t be solved without tackling two unspoken truths: leaving fossil fuels in the ground and reducing livestock farming.
2024 was the hottest year ever recorded
2024 is on track to be at least 1.5C (2.7F) hotter than pre-industrial times, underscoring it as the warmest year on record.
Our biodiversity crisis must be treated as urgently as the climate crisis
At COP16 in Colombia, experts warned we’re on the brink of a biodiversity crisis, urging immediate action to prevent ecological collapse.
Cop16 ends with some breakthroughs, but key issues left unresolved
Cop16 fell short of what is needed to halt the crisis in the natural world, warning that governments and UN officials were not acting with the required urgency.
What is climate change and why do we need to act on it?
The consequences of climate change include intense droughts, water scarcity, fires, rising sea levels, flooding, catastrophic storms and declining biodiversity.
We must change the way we think about food to save the planet
Our food system’s harmful myths and nostalgic fantasies are blocking real solutions to the global food and climate crises.
UN climate report downplays impact of animal agriculture on the planet
A recent UN climate report downplays the true impact of livestock on global emissions while potentially obscuring the industry’s role in the climate crisis.
What will this year’s Biodiversity Conference (COP16) look like?
Leaders from 196 countries are meeting in Colombia for COP16 to assess progress on conservation targets, and negotiate crucial agreements for protecting nature.
UN climate report urges immediate action to halt climate catastrophe
Climate crunch time is here. We need global mobilization on a scale and pace never seen before – starting right now, before the next round of climate pledges.
Trump vs Harris on climate change and environment
It is well understood that November’s US presidential election could have dire consequences for global action on climate change.
We can ensure a sustainable future by quitting animal products
The battle against climate change hinges on shifting from livestock farming to sustainable protein sources. We need to stop consuming animal products.
Brazilian judge fines slaughterhouses
A Brazilian judge fined two slaughterhouses and three ranchers $764,000 for buying cattle from a protected rainforest area, addressing Amazon deforestation.
What will happen when we pass the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold?
There’s a 93 percent chance we’ll be heading towards a world that’s 4 degrees Celsius warmer by end of the century, a potentially catastrophic level of warming.
IPCC report highlights urgency of dealing with climate catastrophe
The final instalment of the IPCC report reveals the urgent threats of climate change while also outlining actionable pathways to secure a sustainable future.
Women offer crucial solutions to climate crisis
Women are emerging as prominent leaders in environmental movements, advocating for sustainable practices and policies.