CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
Deforestation in the Amazon is falling under Brazil’s new president
Lula pledged to crack down on deforestation in the Amazon rainforest once again, and after his first year in office, he’s made good on that promise.
February set to break a record number of heatwaves
Humanity is on a trajectory to experience the hottest February in recorded history as the planet warms at an accelerating rate.
City of Amsterdam endorses Plant-Based Treaty
Amsterdam has become the first capital city in the EU to endorse calls for a global Plant-Based Treaty which proposes shifting towards a more plant-based diet.
The future of the planet is also on the ballot
The press is covering the 2024 campaign as if climate isn’t on the ballot, but 56% of US voters are ‘concerned’ or ‘alarmed’ about the crisis.
George Monbiot on how the meat industry feeds us misinformation
George Monbiot discusses how to take no prisoners when it comes to taking on the meat industry and its lobby in this not-to-be-missed interview.
Why are we not more prepared for climate disasters?
We have known about climate change for years, so why are we not more prepared for climate disasters?
Why we urgently need to change our food systems
Redirecting our food systems would bring huge economic and welfare benefits, along with securing a healthier future for the planet and for people.
Climate change causing chaos for nature in the UK
The loss of predictable weather patterns due to climate change is “causing chaos” for nature, according to the UK National Trust.
Doomsday clock warns of a global catastrophe
Scientists have announced that the Doomsday Clock is still 90 seconds away from striking 12 – the closest it has ever been.
We could reach climate tipping points within a decade, says professor
If we continue the way we are going, we could reach a point of no return for climate catastrophe within a decade.
COP28 head tries to defend climate denialist comments
After defending the fossil fuel industry, head of COP28 Sultan al-Jaber was immediately met with criticism from global environmentalists.
Call for opposition to the building of the Dakota Access Pipeline
Building the Dakota Access Pipeline could endanger the health and safety of hundreds of people, and impact water sovereignty in the region.
Study finds nearly a million meat misinformation posts on social media
An analysis of posts on social media has shown how pro-meat and dairy posts are driving a misinformation campaign against climate-friendly food.
Earth reaching its tipping point, we must demand action now
As the earth’s temperature continues to rise, the likelihood of catastrophic disasters increases making the planet unstable for human existence.
COP28: Where climate activists and Tolkien fans align
Tolkien’s critique of rapid industrialisation in Lord of the Rings makes for a useful analysis of the climate crisis.