CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
UK government to make Climate Risk Reports compulsory for big companies
Conservative politician Rishi Sunak announced a plan that could see big companies in the UK held accountable for climate change contributions.
England’s new farming policy will help to restore damaged environment
A new policy will move £1.6bn previously spent on land-owner subsidies towards the restoration of natural habitats and damaged soil.
Meatless Gen-Z will influence the future of food, says report
By 2031 Zillennials will have the biggest share of buying power. How will their views on meat and the climate influence the economy?
Factory farmed chickens sold in supermarkets fed on soya contributing to deforestation
Big-name supermarkets and food outlets have been found sourcing chickens from Brazillian farm responsible for the deforestation of 300 sq miles of land.
New study criticises animal agriculture and bad food choices for climate change
Interview with researcher Michael Clark from the Nuffield Department of Population Health at the University of Oxford on the study.
Big banks continue to fund climate change through meat and dairy
The International Finance Corporation and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have pumped billions into meat and dairy.
What is the connection between climate change, animal agriculture and food insecurity?
Have you ever wondered what would become of food insecurity if the whole world experienced a food revolution and went vegan?
Spanish plant-based meat brand unveils powerful billboard to drive sustainable vegan food choices
The giant billboards which read “one beef burger pollutes more than your car” is aimed at encouraging consumers to make sustainable food choices.
UN report names factory farming as a contributor to “Era Of Pandemics”
A report by the U.N. agency on biodiversity and ecosystem services claims intensive farming and deforestation are triggers for future pandemics.
UK healthcare professionals want meat and dairy tax, is this a good idea?
A coalition of healthcare workers released a report calling for taxation on meat and dairy for its environmental and health impact.
The Planet has been pushed past a tipping point by COVID-19
The emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic is an indication that civilization has breached a major ‘tipping point’ resulting ecological emergencies.
McDonald’s has recognised the value of vegan, isn’t it time governments did too?
As the fast-food enterprise introduces a vegan burger selection to its menu, the question remains; when will government’s catch up?
Curb emissions from Big Ag to reach climate goals says report
Not nearly enough progress is being made to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The key is the failure of the Animal Ag industry to curb emissions.
Don’t only think Green New Deal; think eat green!
It may come as a surprise, but our food habits are responsible for fuelling global warming and slowing the process of curbing the effects of climate change.
Young activists stage virtual meeting to focus on the climate crisis as COP26 cancelled
Young environmentalists are staging a virtual meeting to replace the cancelled COP26 to focus on greater action on the climate crisis.