CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
Climate change could halt production of ketchup
Climate change could impact the production of popular foods such as processing tomatoes which are used to make ketchup and pizza sauce.
Carbon-neutral Lego factory opens up in Virginia
The $1 billion lego factory will help to create jobs as well as ensure that the production of toys is environmentally friendly.
Choose the planet this 4th of July and eat plant-based
Animal agriculture is poisonous for the planet. Choosing to eat vegan this 4th of July could help slow down climate change.
UK’s Climate Change Committee says cycle more and eat less meat
The CCC has advised ministers to nudge people towards greener lifestyle choices, including flying less, cycling more and eating less meat.
Climate change is threatening food production
Food production is both a driver of the climate crisis and a victim of it – and experts say unless action is taken, we can expect increased food prices, decreased availability and conflict over water.
G7 Summit serves world leaders vegan food
Leaders who attended the G7 world summit were served planet-friendly vegan food in the spirit of solving climate change.
More than 2 000 cattle killed by Kansas heat wave
Cattle in the state of Kansas have become the latest victims of climate change as heatwave leads to mass death.
Malala says educating girls is a climate change solution
Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, says education girls and women is a climate change solution, while helping to build resilience and reducing existing inequalities.
Eat local produce and save the planet, says new research
Eating local produce is a powerful way to take action on climate change as out-of-season produce imported from overseas is driving up global greenhouse gas emissions.
Easy ways to shrink your carbon footprint
There are many ways you can shrink your carbon footprint, including choosing to buy your food in bulk and going plant-based.
How reducing meat and dairy consumption can reduce emissions
Changing habits can be hard, but even partial shifts from meat-based menus could significantly decrease planet-heating emissions.
Stockholm+50 conference needs to address animal agriculture’s impact on our planet
As leaders convene at Stockholm+50 this week, they are faced with a food emergency that is threatening to spiral beyond our control.
Cheese production is one of the largest greenhouse gas generators in the world
A new report reveals that consumers are unaware that dairy cheese is a major cause of carbon emissions.
The power of placing people at the centre of climate action
Research coming out of the University of Exeter shows that all climate solutions will involve people in one way or another, so social sciences have a vital role to play.
EU ignores climate change, continuing to fund Big Meat
Despite the dire state of our planet and the impact of animal agriculture, the EU continues to pay to promote meat industry.
Impact of climate change hits global food market
According to the Bank of England the world is reaching a food crisis that is near apocalyptic, and climate change is a big part of the problem.
These big meat companies have the worst practices
These four meat companies are the absolute worst when it comes to environmental damage and health concerns.
The shocking facts behind JBS greenwashing
Despite evidence that JBS is guilty of increasing GHG emissions, the giant meat company continues with greenwashing its dirty business.
1.1 million hectares of tropical forest lost to deforestation in 2021
Despite global calls to protect forests against deforestation, 2021 saw massive destruction of natural environments.
Vegan ad broadcasted to thousands of Eurovision fans
The advertisement which will be seen by thousands of Eurovision fans, highlights the link between animal agriculture and climate change.
Net-zero could wipe animal agriculture off the table
Investment company FAIRR says that increasing concerns about environmental impact could destroy animal agriculture industry.
Farm animals bear the brunt of climate change
Climate change is causing environmental disasters and farm animals have become one of its biggest casualties.
What the world could look like with no animal agriculture
Transitioning towards a world with no animal agriculture could have a profoundly positive impact for the earth and people.
Denmark to implement food climate-labelling
The deadline for the project, which will see the country implement labelling to encourage environmentally sustainable eating, is the end of 2022.
Land use and greenhouse gas emissions
Land-use contribution to greenhouse gas is substantial enough to threaten international climate goals even if fossil fuel emissions are drastically reduced.
Environmental activists called on to acknowledge animal agriculture impact
A petition calling on 8 high profile environmental influencers to speak out on the impact of animal agriculture on climate change has reached an impressive number of signatures.
The planet needs us to stop supporting animal agriculture
Choosing to go vegan can have the biggest positive impact for climate change, and is our best way to save the planet.
Carbon labelling could change how we see our food
Seeing the carbon footprint of a product before purchasing it could make an impact on consumer choices about sustainable food.
Imagine if you could see the climate impact of a meal on the restaurant menu
Seeing a direct indicator of the climate impact of your food on a menu before you order could influence your food choices for the better.
NYC’s Food and Climate Dashboard could bring awareness to animal agriculture’s role in climate catastrophe
New York City has launched its first Food and Climate Dashboard with the aim of helping people to realise the true impact of their food and help them make better choices.
Carbon labelling could help us make sustainable food choices
According to psychologist Ann-Katrin Betz carbon labelling food on menus can trigger our brains to make sustainable choices.
Why eating just one cheese sandwich can destroy the earth
13 Foods That Shaped Our World has many thought-provoking things to say about the history of our food and the way we eat today.
Microbial protein could be the answer to reducing environmental impact
Microbial meat is created by means of ‘brewing’ microbes to grow sustainable, ethical meat. It could be the answer to environmental concerns.
Climate experts give us the facts
Most people agree that climate change is real, but for those fence-sitters, we spoke to climate experts to address some of the key arguments of sceptics.
How plant-based diets can help curb climate change
The animal agriculture industry is contributing to climate catastrophe. But how best do we choose to eat better for the environment?
Excess GHG emissions could cause massive extinction of marine life
A mass extinction like that of the dinosaurs could be on its way if we fail to protect marine life from the impact of excess GHG emissions.
Could food grown in a laboratory be the answer to the world’s environmental crisis?
One thing is for sure; the food industry must look very different in the future if the planet is to survive climate catastrophe.
A boycott of animal agriculture could save the world
When we choose to quit supporting climate destroying animal agriculture, we also make the choice to pit the planet’s health first.
How can individuals tackle climate change?
Here is a list of ways in which you can take climate action, with the most important one being consuming less meat.
ProVeg wants global meat consumption reduced by 50{a320e13f4245ad4b9f2fca21e6527f5a3b2e1421f5c0a2d141b7cabfa240b057} within 20 years
ProVeg International, is working to reduce global meat consumption by 50 percent by 2040 and transition to a more resilient, sustainable, and plant-rich food system.
ProVeg wants global meat consumption reduced by 50% within 20 years
ProVeg International, is working to reduce global meat consumption by 50 percent by 2040 and transition to a more resilient, sustainable, and plant-rich food system.
How climate change impacts ocean sound
Sea mammals such as whales and dolphins rely on the sounds of the ocean to survive. What happens when climate change speeds these sounds up?
Scientists protesting environmental crimes are being arrested
Scientists and researchers involved in climate action as part of Scientist Rebellion are being arrested while climate criminals walk free.
IPCC report calls out political apathy as barrier to climate action
The world has the technology and science to reduce climate emissions and save the planet, but political will is lacking.
Only a food revolution could halt climate change, says UN
Up to 20-30{a320e13f4245ad4b9f2fca21e6527f5a3b2e1421f5c0a2d141b7cabfa240b057} of carbon emissions can be avoided if we did away with the harmful environmental destruction of animal agriculture.
Sir David Attenborough named Champion of the Earth
Sir David Attenborough has been named a Champion of the Earth by the UN’s Environment Programme. The UN chose to recognise Sir David because of his devotion to broadcasting the natural world.
IPCC report links disease to climate change
Pandemics such as COVID-19 are bound to become more common if we fail to tackle climate change, according to the latest IPCC report.
Eat less meat for a healthy planet, says United Nations
The UN has identified three steps to ending climate catastrophe and lowering meat consumption is a major step.
Millenials and Gen Zers not saving for retirement due to climate change
A study by Fidelity Investments shows that 45{a320e13f4245ad4b9f2fca21e6527f5a3b2e1421f5c0a2d141b7cabfa240b057} of millennials and Gen Z say they won’s save for retirement because of climate change.
Ending climate change is dependant on consumers
Saving the planet requires more than just the production of sustainable meat, it requires consumer demand for it.
Greta Thunberg to publish climate change guide
The environmental activist is publishing a guide to combating climate change, featuring contributions from more than 100 acclaimed writers, activists and scientists.
What does the IPCC’s third report say?
Temperatures could be returned to 1.5C by the end of this century if countries seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions drastically this decade.
Big meat and dairy are evading climate accountability
Jennifer Jacquet talks about the powerful political sway these companies hold and why they’re not being held accountable for their outsized contributions to climate change.
A global shift to plant-based foods will have a lasting impact on biodiversity
Conducted by UK charity, The Food Foundation, this study finds that choosing to eat less meat could result in an increase in biodiversity.
Why we need to protect animals to protect the environment
Animal Studies scholar Jeff Sebo says that we must support policies that protect animals if we want to deal with the environmental crisis.
Study comparing animal agriculture to fossil fuels causes uproar
A new study claiming that animal agriculture, like fossil fuels, harms the environment, has infuriated farmers.
Quit leather and save lives!
If we want to save lives and the planet we must stop supporting companies that use leather sourced from animals.
Israel allocates $4.8 million to climate education
Israel has pledged money towards educating young people about climate catastrophe in a bid to help solve the crisis.
Great reasons to go vegan
From reducing CO2 emissions to leading a healthier lifestyle and more, there are so many good reasons to stop eating meat.
Why we must prioritise solving climate change
Downplaying the danger of climate catastrophe and the impact that animal agriculture has on it will only end in disaster.
Climate change is no longer ignorable
The impact of climate catastrophe is beginning to show itself. Our only solution is to do away with the meat and dairy industry.
How to change your diet to be more eco-friendly
While it might seem like one person can’t make a difference in the face of climate change, how and what you choose to eat can have an impact.
How climate change impacts food security
The meat and dairy industries are aiding climate change, along with destroying the planet and our food supply.
Facebook’s algorithm continues to amplify misleading climate change content
Facebook’s boosting of climate lies is pushing skeptics towards climate change denial, according to a report released this week by Global Witness.
Russia could be brought to book for environmental damage in Ukraine
A conflict specialist has said it may be possible to bring a case against Russia “by linking environmental destruction” to instances of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The scoop on alternative meat, with Good Food Institute’s Bruce Friedrich
In this powerful interview, Friedrich discusses the future of food, alternative proteins and the coming food revolution.
Rewilding could be the climate change solution we have been searching for
According to experts rewilding natural spaces with select wild animals could help to reduce the amount of carbon in the air.
The link between beef and climate change
Most of us know that beef is a massive contributor of the GHG emissions, but do we know everything it entails?
Heatwaves at both of the Earth’s poles causes alarm
Startling heatwaves at both of Earth’s poles are causing alarm among climate scientists, who warn that the “unprecedented” events could signal faster and abrupt climate breakdown.
Unilever says that a move towards plant-based foods should be a priority
A report by Dutch company Unilever highlights need for a transition towards sustainable and healthy plant-based foods.
Jane Goodall narrates documentary about the future of food
Meat The Future offers some interesting insights about the next agricultural revolution while diving deep into the world of cultivated and cell-based meat.
If you love the planet you will go vegan today
Animal agriculture is a massive contributor towards climate catastrophe. Here’s why veganism is the most environmentally-friendly lifestyle.
Opportunity for a liveable future rapidly closing for billions of people
Climate change is forcing the world to adapt to the inevitable and those most affected have contributed the least to rising temperatures.
Is Biden pro-animal agriculture?
President Biden’s plans to deal with climate change include restrictions on the coal, gas, and oil industry but not on the animal agriculture industry.
Alternative protein plays an important role in fighting climate change, says IPCC
IPCC report confirms that the conquering climate catastrophe will include a mass movement towards alternative meats and proteins.
The sixth mass-extinction is here and we need to pay attention
Species are going extinct at an unusually high rate. With some effort and longer-term planning, we could make our future just that little bit less ghastly.
How the invasion of Ukraine is harming our planet
With war and explosions all over Ukraine, the environmental impact needs to be considered. Things are not good for innocent citizens and the environment.
Ocean temperatures are now out of control
More than half of the sea now logs temperatures once considered extreme, threatening countless species, livelihoods, and the air we breathe.
What we can do to adapt to the impacts of a rapidly warming world
The latest instalment from the IPCC states the climate crisis will have deeper consequences than anticipated. Here’s 5 key takeaways on how we should adapt.
Going vegan could give the world’s wildlife a chance to recover
Loss of habitats and species extinction are taking place at a rate unprecedented in human history. Going vegan could halt this destruction.
If you care about the planet, go vegan!
Animal agriculture continues to be the biggest contributor to climate change. The only solution is for more people to go vegan.
Push PAUSE on climate change by adopting a sustainable vegan diet!
This study shows that if we all went vegan we could dramatically reduce the amount of green-house gas emissions and halt climate change.
UN study on climate change death toll reveals shocking reality
Animal agriculture is putting us on a destructive path from which there is no return. We must act now on climate catastrophe.
IPCC warns of the urgency of dealing with climate catastrophe
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released a report warning of the horrors of climate change and urging us to act quickly.
How long can Facebook’s lack of action on false information about climate change be allowed?
Researchers say climate change misinformation is polluting social media. But what measures have been taken against it and are they working?
How the wool trade is a burden on the environment
A recent study has shed light on the unsustainable nature of wool, proving that the wool trade adds negatively to biodiversity loss and climate breakdown.
68{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of emissions could disappear if we all went vegan for 15 years
Can you imagine a healthy planet, free from animal agriculture? According to this study the earth could greatly benefit if we did away with meat and dairy.
The case for ethical, sustainable food choices
Eating in a way that displays a sense of conscious choice-making is a wisdom as old as time. Here is why we should eat with the future in mind.
WWF says British farmers are producing too much GHG emissions
British farmers must cut emissions created by animal farming in order to halt further damage to the environment and climate catastrophe, says WWF.
Meat and dairy subsidies are standing in the way of progress
Animal agriculture contributes the most to climate catastrophe and the destruction of the environment, yet governments keep funding it.
Senator Cory Booker calls for the end of factory farming
Sen. Cory Booker says not enough attention is paid to the impact of animal agriculture on our planet and plans to challenge government on it.
Cattle farming has no place in the future, according to Impossible Foods CEO
In this interview, Impossible Foods CEO, Patrick Brown, shares his vision for the future and describes a trend towards veganism as “game changing”.
How climate change will impact ocean life
About 70{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of all ocean life will be impacted negatively by rising temperatures as climate change ravages the natural world.
How to channel your climate anxiety into something positive
Anxiety feels terrible, so we have some suggestions on how to turn any anxiety you have over the planet and climate change into something positive.
Who’s behind the land grabs in Brazil?
“Undesignated public forests” are being cleared for cattle ranches causing a massive threat to biodiversity in the region and global environmental health.
Will meat soon be a thing of the past?
More young people than ever are swearing off meat, as Millennials and Gen Z begin to see the benefits of a vegan diet for their health and the planet.
Could the humble chickpea save us?
A study examines chickpeas over meat as sustainable protein source and shows that they could in fact feed the world and eliminate hunger completely.
To really make a difference, start with what’s on your plate
One month of change is not enough to break habits built up over a lifetime, but it’s enough to open up new possibilities. All revolutions start somewhere.
Eliminating 68{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of carbon emissions is as easy as choosing a sustainable meal
A study which used computer modelling to predict future climate scenarios concludes that going vegan could dramatically change the future for the better.
Impact of Animal Agriculture can no longer be denied
The impact of animal agriculture on climate change can no longer be denied. Nor can the role of an individual’s switch to a vegan diet be discounted.
Corporate plant-based pledges have their limitations
Many big food brands including McDonalds and Tesco have pledged to put out more plant-based foods. How much of an impact will this have on reducing meat?
Five reasons to quit meat for good
Animal agriculture has wide ranging negative impacts on the planet including animal suffering and environmental degradation.
We must stop eating meat if we want to save the planet
Consumers must consider cutting meat out of their diets and opting for meat alternatives in order for us to stop climate change.
‘Don’t Look Up’ shines a light on ignoring signs of climate change
The new Netflix disaster film shines a light on the dangers to come if world leaders and the public alike continue to ignore experts on climate catastrophe.
Behavioural change is the answer to climate change
Climate experts say the crisis will be impossible to solve without seismic shifts in our consumption patterns, lifestyles and behaviours.
Climate change denial still prevailing on social media
The climate is changing, but misinformation about it on major social media platforms is not, causing frustration for climate scientists.
Government must stop funding meat and dairy
The meat and dairy industry continues to receive subsidies despite its impact on human health and the natural environment.
Quitting meat can slow down climate change
Animal Agriculture uses 80 {85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of the earth’s resources; contributes to deforestation and is the cause of 14{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of all CO2 emissions causing climate change.
Pet food that doesn’t hurt the planet, is it possible?
Currently pet food relies heavily on animal-based proteins. Here are three different ways in which pet food is going greener.
Eat for the future by adopting a Climatarian Diet
The plant heavy Climatarian Diet is believed to reduce human impact on the environment and has the potential to halt climate change.
Meat industry furious at Spanish minister for revealing harmful aspects of factory farming
Spanish Minister Alberto Garzón speaks out on the harmful environmental impact of importing meat from unsustainable factory farms.
Peru’s fish oil industry is a destructive force
Most fish oil found in fish oil pills is sourced from Peruvian anchovetas, leaving the species at risk of being wiped out.
UK bound Australian beef a source of deforestation
Post-Brexit deal could bring Australian beef into UK supermarkets. Australian beef has been linked to habitat destroying deforestation.
India has an animal agriculture problem
As big companies take root in India, methane levels are rising. But little attention is given to animal agriculture when it comes to cutting down emissions.
Over a million farm animals die in British Columbia due to climate change
Chickens, cows and pigs drown as massive flood storms ravage British Columbia. This is the most recent of three climate disasters in BC since July.
South Africans must ditch meat-heavy diet
Dominic Naidoo explains why South Africa must reduce meat to fight climate change after attending the UN Climate Change Conference of Youth.
Rich people are causing climate change, shouldnt they pay to fix it?
The wealthiest 10{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63}, who contribute the most towards climate change, should be taxed to ensure there is money to fund climate change solutions.
Wild horses become scape-goats for animal agriculture
Thousands of wild horses culled in the US after being blamed for climate emissions, despite evidence showing animal agriculture as largest contributor.
Post-COP26 coalitions that are tackling food systems head on
From agroecology to soil health and conflicts over natural resources, can these targeted campaigns build on the UN’s first food systems summit?
The vegan trends that might save our species from extinction
From plant-based meat to cultured meat and other vegan trends that are helping the world move away from earth-destroying animal agriculture.
Could fungi be a powerful ally when it comes to our climate crisis?
If we want to tackle the climate crisis, we need to address the vast underground fungal networks that sequester carbon and sustain much of life on Earth.
The big name brands behind Amazon deforestation
Big name brands, including Nike, Prada, Adidas and H&M have been called out as contributors to Amazon rainforest deforestation in a new study.
Unethical treatment of farm animals is a cause of climate change
Unethically farming animals in order to satiate a large demand for animal products is one of the driving forces behind climate catastrophe.
Pope Francis praises young people for their tireless efforts to save the planet
Pope Francis has advised young people to be ‘the critical conscience of society’ and to ‘stand tall while everything around us seems to be collapsing’.
Deforestation in Brazil is at an all time high
Far-right Brazilian leader Bolsonaro has promised action on deforestation in the country and yet deforestation is the highest its been since 2006.
EU proposes ban on beef and other products contributing to deforestation
EU executive draws up proposal that will force companies to make more ethical and sustainable choices when importing products.
COP26 fails young people
Young people have a lot to lose from climate change, so when COP26 decided that coal would be phased down instead of out, it felt like “betrayal” to many.
Climate denialism isn’t gone, its simply rebranded itself
Social media has become a hotbed of disinformation about the climate crisis. This disinformation influences the way world leaders handle the crisis.
Brazil’s government is trying to legalise deforestation
Almost half of the Amazon Rainforest is located inside Brazil; a country known for its aggressive agricultural practices and mass deforestation.
Most children in US assume animals are not eaten
According to recent research, many children in the US assume animals are not eaten, which creates a unique opportunity in fighting the climate crisis.
We need to end animal agriculture to meet COP26 climate pledges
Patrick Brown, CEO and founder of Impossible Foods, criticised the lack of conversation at COP26 on animal agriculture and plant-based diets.
Easy climate solutions that governments are ignoring
A list of obvious actions that governments around the world should take to protect the planet from the disastrous impacts of animal agriculture.
COP26 was a failure, what happens now?
COP26 has shown that world leaders are unwilling to deal with climate catastrophe in a meaningful way, so what can we do as ordinary citizens?
Greenwashing at COP26
Organisations dedicated to protecting the financial interests of farmers are downplaying the role that animal agriculture plays in contributing to climate change.
We must preserve the ocean by banning industrial fishing, says oceanographer
Oceanographer, Sylvia Earle, says that we must issue a ban on industrial fishing on the high seas in order to safeguard ocean life diversity.
Why was COP26 silent on meat?
COP26 failed to address the biggest contributor to climate change, animal agriculture, even though sustainable food systems are key to ending climate crisis
World headed for 2.4C warming despite climate summit
Despite pledges made at the climate summit COP26, the world is still nowhere near its goals on limiting global temperature rise, a new analysis shows.
The rich are facing pressure to foot the bill
The people hit hardest by climate change did the least to cause it. Of the planet-warming pollution in the atmosphere, more than half was emitted by people in the United States and the European Union.
Here’s how we can eat our way into a sustainable future
Animal agriculture is systematically destroying the planet. Ending the impact of climate change begins with the food that we eat.
Greta Thunberg slams COP26 as ‘shameful’
In a speech at a protest teen activist Greta Thunberg lashed out at world leaders attending COP26 for their hypocrisy and lack of action on climate change.
People should eat less meat, says this Welsh minister
Deputy Climate Change Minister, Lee Waters MS, says that people must cut down on buying meat in order the halt climate catastrophe.
Climate change march deemed Glasgow’s biggest protest since 2003
Protestors gathered in Glasgow to demand that world leaders who convened at the COP26 summit take action on climate change.
What’s happened at COP26 so far
What has Cop26 achieved so far? Agreements on deforestation, methane and coal were welcome news. Less so was some countries’ absence from major initiatives.
The environmental cost of millionaires
The world’s top one percent will be responsible for 16{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of all carbon emissions by the year 2023, according to a recent study.
Where is animal agriculture on the agenda at COP26?
Whilst world leaders are attempting to hash out a climate action plan, without prioritising the reform of food systems, plans will inevitably fall short.
COP26 called out for serving meat and dairy
The COP26 menu featured large quantities of unsustainable meat and dairy leaving activists shaking their heads in disbelief.
Over a million cattle would need to be culled in Ireland to meet climate goals
The pressure is on Ireland to end its dependence on beef and dairy farming if the country is to meet it’s climate goals.
‘Fake meat’ is the way if we are serious about meeting climate goals
Cultured meat and plant-based meat are the only true solution to clearing meat off the shelves and ending climate change.
Only 4{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of scientists believe we are on course to meet climate goals
As the COP26 convene to discuss the climate crisis, most scientists on the IPCC say that the future looks bleak if things don’t change quickly.
Climate change report says we’re too slow in tackling key issues
A report by new Systems Change Lab found that across multiple sectors climate change emissions are not improving, meaning that we won’t reach climate goals.
How much does COP26 really help?
In the past, climate conferences have barely changed the course of things. Will this year be different or are we doomed?
How much does methane contribute to climate change?
Methane is a compound of carbon and hydrogen, making it exceptionally good at trapping heat – and a major cause of climate change.
Prince Charles urges world leaders to ‘translate fine words into finer actions’
The Prince has asked world leaders to consider climate change a serious issue and to act on their promises to reduce damage to the earth.
More British people are adopting a ‘climatarian diet’
A report by Waitrose shows that British consumers are eating less meat by adopting the 5:2 diet and ditching meat on weekdays.
Joanna Lumley says restrictions on meat could save the planet
English actress and model Joanna Lumley says that more restrictions should be put in place to ensure sustainable consumerism.
Sir David Attenborough warns that we should “act now” on climate change before its “too late”
Wealthy countries must act quickly and decisively on climate catastrophe to avert a mounting global disaster, says Sir David Attenborough.
Humans are causing climate change, here’s how
The earth has been steadily heating since the 19th century, but why has this occurred and how do we know its the fault of humans?
Climate change poses huge risk to wildlife
Research shows that wildlife are badly impacted by the changing climate. The catastrophe is causing ecosystem destruction and extinction of species.
Scientists agree that climate change is a man-made disaster
Most studies conducted show the same outcome; climate catastrophe is caused by humans. Isn’t it time climate denialists face the facts?
COP26: Are world leaders taking climate change seriously?
The facts are clear; climate change is real and humans are causing it. Will any world leaders rise up to challenge and save the planet?
Greta Thunberg says world leaders are in denial over climate change
Greta Thunberg has accused world leaders of not taking climate change seriously, and of spinning numbers to make it appear that their emissions are lower.
UK sets ambitious climate target at COP26
The UK wants global leaders to promise to to ‘halt and reverse global deforestation by 2030’ but is this possible in a world hooked on meat?
Prince William says dealing with climate change should be priority
Prince William has criticised the race for space tourism saying that saving planet Earth should be a priority above everything.
COP26: What you need to know
The 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, is just weeks away. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
These brands are fuelling Amazon deforestation
Some of Britain’s favourite brands, including Cadbury’s, Cathedral City and Anchor are fuelling the destruction of the Amazon, according to a new report.
We need to save The Amazon to save ourselves
Unless something unprecedented happens, it is predicted that the greatest rainforest on earth will be wiped out by 2064.
John Kerry says that COP26 will be a ‘big leap forward’ for the world
John Kerry, special envoy for climate to Joe Biden, shows optimism ahead of the COP26 climate change summit set to take place at the end of October.
More must be done to protect bio-diversity, says business coalition
The Business for Nature coalition is asking world leaders to make the protection of the natural environment a priority and deal with climate change.
Brits are eating less meat but its not enough to stop climate change
A study has shown that daily UK meat consumption has fallen by 17g per person per day in last decade, but experts say a lot more has to be done.
Government meat subsidies must end
The meat industry is one of the worst industries in regards to workers rights and environmental protection, so why are we still subsidising it?
Boris Johnson shows support for youth climate action
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, shows support for youth climate activists saying that frustration over climate change is justified.
Prince William encourages action on climate change in new TV series
Prince William says that fighting climate change should be seen as a “moment for hope, not fear” ahead of the launch of TV show with David Attenborough.
Are you a meat-eating climate change protester?
Animal agriculture is the second-largest contributor to human-made greenhouse gas emissions. Marching for change only works when YOU change.
Greta Thunberg says science doesnt lie when it comes to climate change
Ahead of the COP26 climate talks, Thunberg urges world leaders to pay more than lip service when it comes to fighting climate change.
We must adopt a holistic approach towards the environment and climate change
Taking care of and protecting eco-systems, and the natural environment should be seen as part of the process of dealing with the climate catastrophe.
Boris Johnson highlights urgency of climate crisis in speech to UN
UK Prime minister, Boris Johnson, warns world leaders, in speech to the United Nations, that they are running out of time to deal with climate change.
Prince William to present climate change TV show alongside Sir David Attenborough
Prince William and Sir David Attenborough will be the voices of the new BBC TV show, The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet.
Wales acknowledges the harmful effects of animal agriculture
Stopping the decline in wildlife and plant species is as important as tackling climate change, the head of Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has said.
Is the world taking climate change seriously?
We have known about climate change for years but have largely reacted with lacklustre, so what will the world look like in the future?
Boris Johnson says world leaders need to ‘grow up’ and deal with climate crisis
Boris Johnson has warned world leaders they need to ‘grow up’ on climate change or risk making the world ‘uninhabitable’.
Acquiring climate change finance is proving to be tough says Boris Johnson
The UK prime minister is urging developed countries to assist with additional funding to help underdeveloped countries in meeting their climate goals.
Celebrities urge for animal farming to be formally addressed at COP26
Eighteen celebrities have signed a letter calling on world leaders to properly address animal agriculture’s impact on the climate crisis.
60{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of young people feel “extremely worried” about climate change, according to survey
According to a survey led by Bath University, young people are becoming increasingly anxious about the future and climate catastrophe.
Meat industry pushes for a boost in global meat consumption and livestock farming
Leaked documents chronicle behind-the-scenes row over industry calls to boost meat-eating and promote livestock farming at the UN food systems summit.
Meat causes twice the pollution of producing plant-based foods
Production of meat worldwide emits 28 times as much as growing plants, and most crops are raised to feed animals bound for slaughter.
Netherlands considers cutting livestock numbers
Dutch politicians are considering plans to force hundreds of farmers to sell up and cut livestock numbers, to reduce damaging ammonia pollution.
No vaccine for a sick planet says French president
The world’s biggest biodiversity summit since the start of the pandemic has opened in Marseille with a warning from Emmanuel Macron.
Christian leaders send out climate crisis warning
Global Christian leaders have joined forces to warn that the world is facing a critical moment as the climate crisis threatens the future of the planet.
Postpone COP26 say Green groups
COP26 is seen as a crucial gathering on climate change, but green groups say there are issues with travel, quarantine costs and surges in Covid-19.
Tottenham encourage fans to go vegan at the world’s first zero carbon football match
The soccer team, Tottenham Hotspur FC, are to host the world’s first zero-carbon football match against Chealsea Utd by serving a vegan menu to fans.
Animal agriculture is the biggest threat to the earth
Animal agriculture contributes 14.5{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and yet the meat industry still receives huge government subsidies.
Climate silence continues to reign in much of US media
It’s media malpractice not to mention that burning fossil fuels drives extreme weather events like Hurricane Ida.
Biden admits “climate crisis is here”
The president warned that ‘we need to act now’ as trail of destruction blighted west, south and north-east.
Climate change deniers are feeling defeated
The desire of business to protect profits and the vanity of politicians and pundits helped to waste two decades of valuable time.
Scottish government plans to replace EU’s pro-meat ‘Common Agricultural Policy’
New report by WWF shows that emissions need to be reduced by 30{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} to meet 2032 climate goals, however EU policy is ineffective.
Berlin’s university to have climate-friendly canteens
Canteens and cafes catering to Berlin’s sizeable student population at four different universities will offer a predominantly vegan menu from October 2021.
Could we finally be seeing the end of climate change denialism in the media?
According to a study that assessed representations of climate change between 2005 and 2019, 90{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of all media presented accurate climate science.
Dependence on animal agriculture is fuelling climate change
The earth is on fire at this moment, and the situation will only get worse if we fail to act. For this to happen, more people must quit animal agriculture.
Dumping animal agriculture can help us meet climate goals, says think-tank
A report by independent think-tank, RethinkX shows that we could cut GHG emissions by 90{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} if we deal with transport, energy and animal agriculture.
Humans must decide whether to change their attitude to the natural world or lose everything
Humans have broken all bonds with the natural world and we must now decide whether to stop eating animals and GMO foods otherwise it will be the end of us.
UK’s National Food Strategy favours animal agriculture
The newly published National Food Strategy seeks to encourage healthy eating but fails to address the impact of animal products.
WSJ must retract fake news on beef industry, climate change, says ProVeg International
ProVeg pens open letter to the Wall Street Journal about an article featured in their publication which denies role of beef industry in climate change.
We must involve young people in our plans to fight climate change
Young people are the key to ensuring an environmentally stable and just future, but bringing their potential to the fore will require effort from leaders.
It is time for a people’s Food Systems Summit to address our failing food system
Unsustainable industrial agriculture is contributing to the climate crisis, however this is often ignored during climate summits such as COP26.
Kate Winslet will narrate new documentary on sustainable agriculture
Award-winning actress, Kate Winslet, will be the voice of a new documentary that uncovers the environmental horrors of animal agriculture.
PETA wants COP26 to go vegan to show commitment to climate goals
PETA sends letter to Alok Sharma at the UN proposing that the upcoming COP26 summit offers a meat-free, sustainable menu to its delegates.
The National Food Strategy should have taken a harder stance on meat and dairy
The UK has published its National Food Strategy which will serve as a dietary guideline, however it fails to encourage sustainable eating.
IPPC says climate crisis is caused by unsustainable human activities
Scientists at the International Plant Protection Convention has released a report warning that unsustainable human activity is leading us to disaster.
Top meat and dairy producing countries like New Zealand, should tax meat and dairy for Climate
New Zealand has one of the world’s highest proportions of livestock (cattle and sheep) to human population — a mind boggling ratio of of 2 to 1.
The climate crisis is an emergency that must not be ignored
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report says that the climate crisis must be treated like the outbreak of a world war.
California’s dairy “digesters” are no use in the fight against methane emissions, say activists
Community activists say any attempt to reduce methane emissions, while dairy farms continue to exist, wont help the state meet its climate or health goals.
In Mexico cows starve as drought rages on
Sonora, Mexico, relies heavily on its cattle farming. However, droughts caused by climate change have engulphed the region wreaking havoc on the animals.
UN report shines light on climate catastrophe amid apocalyptic wild fires
United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s report shows we have limited time to make the changes necessary to save the earth.
Emperor penguins will be extinct by 2100, say scientists
That most iconic of the penguin species, the Emperor Penguins found in the Antarctic, are threatened by climate change as the planet heats up.
Climate change: It’s only gotten worse in the last three years
In 2019 scientists warned the world of the dangers of animal agriculture for the future of the planet, what are they saying now?
‘Heat dome’ kills billions of sea life in the Pacific north-west
A heat dome over the Pacific north-west caused by climate-change has led to billions of sea creatures being washed up on shore.
The science is indisputable – climate change is making us sick
An ever-warming earth, caused largely by unsustainable agricultural practices, is giving rise to a decline in social health.
Researchers around the world agree on beneficial aspects of a plant-based diet
At a scientific congress, researchers agreed that the consumption of plant-based food had a significant impact on the health of individuals.
Has eating meat become the new smoking?
From its heyday in the 40’s and 50’s, smoking has become an unacceptable vice. These days only villains are the ones smoking in the movies!
Is meat-obsessed McDonalds (finally) losing its grip on the public?
There is a growing demand for plant-based, sustainable fast-food, and McDonald’s meat-heavy menu is lagging behind more forward-thinking competitors.
Beans Over Burgers campaign offers meat-free alternative
The Beans Over Burger’s campaign is asking the government to invest in real plant-based foods over plant-based alternative meats to promote sustainability.
UN to host summit to address unsustainable food-systems
The UN food sustainability summit will take place in September and will attempt to pave a greener future for the food industry.
Baby flamingos in Lake Tuz; another casualty of climate catastrophe
Climate change is causing a flood of observable devastations across the globe including the hindering of wildlife biodiversity.
Can cultured meat save us from our deeply disturbing animal agriculture industry?
Lab-grown meat is often considered to be our best plan towards a more sustainable food system, but what is it really and how effective will it be?
Earth Overshoot Day: A terrifying milestone
Earth Overshoot Day will mark the day when we begin to exceed our annual consumption of the earth’s replenishable resources.
G20 countries failing on food sustainability, according to index
According to a newly published index G20 countries are lagging far behind when it comes to issues of food sustainability.
North Carolina has a huge and growing factory farming problem
Growing poultry consumption in America is leading to a boom in factory farming for the state causing a devastating environmental catastrophe.
Men contribute 18{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} more to climate change compared to women
A new study published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology found that single men contribute more to climate change than single women on average.
How does green-washing the meat industry harm the cause to end climate change?
The meat industry has continued to make false claims that animal agriculture can be good for climate change, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
Patrick Brown, CEO of Impossible Foods on a mission to end animal agriculture
The future of food is in the hands of innovators who envision a future free of unsustainable and cruel meat and dairy products.
Black abalone under dire threat due to California’s environmental crisis
Landslides caused by wildfire in California are leading to a crises for the protection of black abalone native to Californian coasts.
Your meat and dairy diet is causing environmental disaster
Animal agriculture is the biggest contributor to climate change. Here’s how eating meat and dairy is causing environmental disaster.
Global alliance could be game changer in fighting climate change
A new alliance formed between leaders from across the world could change could see the drawing up of a functional Green New Deal.
The Chagos Archipelago is under threat from climate change, say scientists
Rising water temperature in the Chagos Archipelago reef is destroying the eco-system that both humans and sea-life rely on.
John Kerry: The climate crisis is the test of our own times
US envoy for climate change, John Kerry, says that there is still time to secure a future free from the impact of climate change if world leaders act now.
Big Food: The rise of environmentally unsustainable food monopolies
A few giant food companies are responsible for almost all the products we find in our supermarkets. Here’s how it impacts the environment.
Ending animal agriculture would keep GHG emissions stable for 30 years
A new study shows that ending animal agriculture entirely could offset an alarming 70{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of all carbon emissions produced this century.
Animals are the biggest victims of the climate crisis
The impact of the climate catastrophe is being felt most by animals who are the most reliant on the natural world for shelter and food.
Young activists weaponise TikTok in the fight against climate catastrophe
Young people who are concerned about the state of the planet are using popular social media app, TikTok, to challenge climate change
Wealthy countries are failing the world on climate change
Rich countries are still far from fulfilling their promise of giving $100 billion towards fighting global issues around climate catastrophe.
Is the Amazon being turned into a factory for carbon emissions?
New research confirms what scientists have feared; the Amazon rainforest is producing more carbon emissions than it is absorbing.
Save the sharks – here’s how sharks help fight climate change
Sharks often get a bad rep in the media but protecting these powerful animals could actually help us to fight our biggest threat, climate change.
Alan Cumming wants meat and dairy scrapped from the COP26 menu
Scottish actor, Alan Cumming, says that the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) must align itself with its climate goals and serve vegan.
Media failing to report on link between animal agriculture and climate change
The facts are stacked against the animal agriculture industry when it comes to climate change, so why aren’t we more informed?
There is no such thing as sustainable beef
Animal agriculture is the most destructive force on the planet. Mass veganism is the only way to combat the impact of climate catastrophe.
One billion marine animals killed due to ‘heat dome’
Scientists say that more than one billion marine animals have been killed due to ‘heat dome’ in Western Canada as beaches become flush with dead sea life.
Changing your eating habits can make a big impact in the flight against climate change
Simply swapping to a plant-based diet can help to save the earth from climate catastrophe, but how exactly does this work?
Young people more anxious about climate change
Research shows that millennials and Gen Z youth are more likely than older generations to feel anxiety about climate change and the future of the planet.
Ending the climate crisis depends on what we choose to eat
The choices we make about the food we eat can make a big impact on the health of the planet. The power is in the hands of the consumer.
These three entrepreneurs are tackling climate change head on with innovative food products
These three start-ups are encouraging environmentally sustainable consumerism with their innovative, climate-friendly products.
Swapping chicken for beef is not going to help the planet
Swapping out beef for chicken is not a climate friendly decision. The poultry industry is just as environmentally destructive.
EU farming policy is ineffective on climate change
EU farming policy has done little to curb climate change causing GHG emissions despite allocating 100 billion euros towards subsidies.
Argentina bans salmon farming in win for campaigners
Argentina becomes the first country in the world to ban the farming of salmon in marine cages in an exemplary move to limit environmental damage.
Pig farm sued for claiming pig farming is climate-friendly
Pig farm, Danish Crown, sued by activists after launching an advertising campaign which claimed “pigs are more climate-friendly than you think.”
‘Ecocide’ could soon be considered an International Crime
Experts have been hard at work designing a legal definition for ‘ecocide’ in order for it to be acknowledged as a crime by the ICC.
It’s time to act on climate change – before it’s too late!
We are already beginning to see the impact and risks that will come with climate change. It is clear that now is the time to act.
What is the low-carbon diet?
GHG emissions caused by animal agriculture are destroying the planet. Cutting animal products out of your diet could help fight the climate crisis.
Government should fund sustainable meat alternatives for a sustainable future
Plant-based meat alternatives and cultured meats are the future of food. Governments should be investing more towards these sustainable options.
What’s the deal with fake meat?
Plant-based meats are growing in popularity, but are these meat substitutes good for our health? The short answer is yes.
We must tackle biodiversity loss and climate change together, says UN
Research done by UN scientists shows the usefulness of dealing with climate change and biodiversity loss together, rather than as separate issues.
Government should be promoting a meat-free lifestyle to protect the environment
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) says that we should be consuming 35{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} less meat and dairy by 2050 in order to meet climate goals.
NGO Beyond Cruelty wants an 18th UN Sustainable Development Goal to end animal exploitation
The NGO wants the United Nations to add a ‘Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 18’ to its objectives that speaks specifically to animal exploitation.
Climate Catastrophe: IPCC says we are nearing point of no return
IPCC draft report warns of a series of points in time at which climate change can not be stopped, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
The time for mass divestment from animal agriculture is now
Animal agriculture is the biggest contributor to climate catastrophe. Ending it is our only real chance to save the planet and ourselves.
New report explores how governments should be tackling climate change
A new report backed by the United Nations highlights the animal agriculture industry as a major cause of climate catastrophe.
CNN airs explosive segment on meat and the planet
The segment named ‘How Meat is Making the Planet Sick’ showcases all of the ways in which meat farming and consumption is leading to environmental disaster.
COVID-19 stalls important UN Summit for protecting wildlife
The UN wildlife summit was meant to take place in October last year but has been postponed twice since due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Climate crisis: Is the media doing enough?
All of humanity is under attack of being eliminated due to climate catastrophe, however the media is failing to report on it with the urgency required.
UN urges ‘re-wilding’ to promote ecosystem restoration
According to the United Nations the revival of ecosystems is dependant on rewilding large areas of land to counteract biodiversity loss.
Agriculture responsible for 40{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of global greenhouse gas emissions, says new study
The world is far too dependant on an unsustainable food system which is heavily reliant on animal agriculture. This needs to change before its too late.
Why animal agriculture is bad for the environment
Animal farming is the leading cause of deforestation, the largest driver of habitat loss and is responsible for more emissions than all transport globally.
UN sends urgent call for massive rewilding
Existing conservation efforts are insufficient to prevent widespread biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse, the UN has warned.
Air pollution from animal-based foods responsible for majority of premature deaths
Air pollution from food production in the US is responsible for premature deaths every year, with 80{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} being connected to production of animal-based foods.
A transition to a plant-based world is inevitable
The global food system carbon footprint will worsen and a transition to plant-based food is inevitable says a recent report by Credit Suisse.
The climate apocalypse is coming and we may not be able to prevent it
Despite earnest efforts we’ve made essentially no progress in reining in global carbon emissions to keep the planet from melting down.
What eating meat does to the planet
Not eating meat is one of the best ways to reduce your impact on the environment. Here are some startling statistics on the impact of red meat production.
Melting animal ice sculptures outside parliament showing link between animal agriculture and climate change
Spearheaded by vegan charity PETA, animal-shaped ice sculptures were left melting outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
Extinction threatens these animal and plant species because of climate change
According to a report released by the World Wildlife Fund a number of species of animals and plants will soon go extinct due to rising temperatures.
World leaders ignore root cause of pandemics
Deforestation, habitat destruction and the abuse of wildlife are the main cause of pandemics including COVID-19. Why are world leaders ignoring this?
Brazilian agribusiness threatened by aggressive deforestation
Brazil is set to lose up to $1 billion dollars in their agricultural industry due to large-scale deforestation to make way for meat farming.
WWF says mass species extinction could be around the corner
The WWF has warned that if the earth heats up by more than 1.5C we could have a mass animal extinction crisis on our hands.
France leads the EU pack with exemplary proposal to dump meat for the climate
France has proposed a plan to reach its net-zero greenhouse gas emission targets by taking meat off the menu at schools and other public places.
Cardiff installation to shed light on animal agriculture and climate catastrophe
An exhibition by Oxford University’s LEAP (Livestock Environment and People) programme aims to show consumers the impact of animal products on the climate.
Jane Goodall sends strong warning about future pandemics
Environmentalist Jane Goodall says that we must learn to respect nature and fix our environmental catastrophe if we wish to prevent future pandemics.
Biden’s climate plan misses the “elephant in the room” when it comes to animal agriculture
President Biden’s plan to deal with climate catastrophe does not consider nearly 80{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of the US’s agriculture emissions are caused by animal agriculture.
New Netflix film seeks to increase awareness of environmental issues
Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Breaking Boundaries takes viewers through the mounting issues of the ecological crisis and also delves into the solutions.
Big meat has the same practices as big oil when it comes to climate change
The rhetoric from agricultural producers echoes that of fossil fuel producers. Both industries claim that climate science is inconclusive and call for more research.
Greta Thunberg’s new film urges viewers to go plant-based
In the hard-hitting short film, For Nature, Thunberg points out that animal agriculture is often ignored when it comes to the climate crisis.
The environmental burden of the fast fashion industry
As consumers buy more and more clothes, the fast fashion industry has flourished, using exploitative labour and environmentally-harmful processes.
UK wants Cop26 to be held in person despite COVID risk
UK president-designate of Cop26, Alok Sharma, says that the annual climate conference should be held in person rather than virtually.
UN experts demand “urgent steps” be taken to reduce methane emissions
Methane emissions, including those produced by animal agriculture need to be halved if we are to meet the climate goals of the Paris agreement.
Germany raises the bar with ambitious 2045 net-zero target
If Germany is serious about reaching its net-zero goal five years ahead, it will have to address animal agriculture’s impact on the crisis.
The future of our planet, children and animals rely on what we eat
Transitioning to a plant-based diet will help us save our planet for future generations and provide companionship for the animals.
Animal agriculture causes nearly 90{85424e366b324f7465dc80d56c21055464082cc00b76c51558805a981c8fcd63} of all GHG emissions, says report
A recent report in the Journal of Ecological Society confirms that animal agriculture is far worse for our planet than previously believed.
John Kerry urges Pope Francis to do more for the planet
Biden’s special envoy for climate change recognises the Pope’s important position to positively influence climate crisis before its too late.
Long-delayed report by Trump shows the disastrous implications of the climate crisis
Newly released climate report that had previously been delayed by the Trump administration indicates shocking climate change impact on America.
Scientists urge EU to put legumes on the table
Scientists are calling on the European Union to promote the produce and consumption of legumes for a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle.
There’s a huge gap in Biden’s climate change plan – not a word about the impacts of animal ag
President Biden’s climate change plan titled the American Jobs Plan ignores the biggest contributor to climate change; animal agriculture.
Dairy free alternatives are disrupting the market
Alternatives to dairy products such as milk brand Oatly are gaining in popularity as people learn of th environmental impact of dairy.
Increased consumption of meat is pushing the climate crisis
Jennifer Jacquet, associate professor of environmental studies at NYU calls out American’s unhealthy relationship with meat and its impact on the planet.