CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
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.