CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
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.
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.
Meat and fossil fuel ads banned in Amsterdam
Billboards in Amsterdam will no longer feature ads plugging burgers, bitterballen, gas-powered cars, tropical getaways, and other carbon-intensive offerings.
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.
How animal agriculture is wrecking our environment
Animal agriculture contributes to many environmental problems, including deforestation, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and massive resource use.
Fun ways to celebrate Earth Month and Earth Day
There are plenty of ways you can celebrate Earth Month and Earth Day throughout April – no matter where you live. The best part? Most of these won’t cost you a penny!
War, oil, and the climate crossroads shaping our future
If we reach 2C above preindustrial levels, the economic impact of climate breakdown will be the equivalent of having a new oil war every single year.
Industrial fishing trawlers ravage UK marine protected areas
Industrial fishing continues inside UK marine protected areas, raising concerns that protections exist largely on paper.
A simple guide to making Earth Hour matter
Earth Hour is a global movement showing that small actions make a big difference. We have some tips on how to make your one hour genuinely count.
Reduced physical activity due to hotter temperatures will lead to a rise in health issues
Researchers project that reduced physical activity could contribute to half a million additional premature deaths annually by 2050.
A tiny turtle’s rescue highlights a bigger climate warning
For conservationists, the rescue of a tiny loggerhead turtle was a warning that warming seas, due to climate change, are forcing species into new territories.
Climate change is transforming the global fruit and vegetable market
Extreme weather, water shortages, and shifting growing regions are reshaping global fruit and vegetable production, prices, and trade.
UN expert calls for a new economic system beyond growth
A UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights proposes a new economic model prioritising social justice, poverty reduction and sustainability.
Australia’s $30-million-a-day fossil fuel subsidy undermining climate action
Australia’s costly fuel tax credit scheme rewards heavy polluters, weakens emissions targets, and drains public funds needed for climate solutions.
Thousands of new homes in England are being built in flood danger zones
One in nine new homes in England built between 2022 and 2024 were constructed in areas that could now be at risk of flooding, according to new data.