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New Research Claims Coffee May Become Harder To Source And More Expensive As Climate Change Rages On
The world could lose half of its best coffee-growing land under a moderate climate change scenario. Brazil, which is the currently world’s largest coffee producer, will see its most suitable coffee-growing land decline by 79%.
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African Super Millet: Should Fonio Be In Your Grains Pantry?
Undervalued and little understood outside of West Africa, fonio is a superfood waiting in the wings for its star moment. A viable alternative to quinoa and couscous, the gluten-free grain is a powerhouse of potential. Its benefits reach!-->…
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Big Oil Accused Of Preventing Climate Law Suits Through Disinformation And Scare Tactics
By Chris McGreal.
US oil firms have been accused of using scare tactics after telling a federal court on Tuesday that lawsuits alleging fossil fuel companies lied about the climate crisis could threaten America’s oil supply.
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20% of Brits Are Eating Less Meat To Actively Fight Climate Change, Survey Finds
A Censuswide survey, commissioned by environmental search engine Ecosia, has revealed new plant-based trends. Major takeaways include more than 20 percent of participants reducing meat intake in light of the climate crisis. It was revealed!-->…
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New Research Claims Displaying Environmental Messages Ahead Of Food Ordering Can Encourage Plant-Based Eating
A study conducted by the World Resources Institute (‘WRI’) demonstrated a positive correlation between environmental messaging and sustainable food choices. The ultimate goal was to provide restaurants with guidance for conveying messages!-->…
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Carbon Farming Could Make Agriculture More Climate Positive But Only If There Are Defined Terms
As the effects of climate change intensify and paths for limiting global warming narrow, politicians, media and environmental advocates have rallied behind “carbon farming” as a mutually beneficial strategy for society, the!-->…
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L’Occitane Doubles Down On Sustainable Initiatives With Solid Vegan Shampoo Bars
French beauty and skincare brand L’Occitane has announced the launch of a reduced-waste line of products. Vegan and free of plastic, the range includes solid soap and shampoo bars. Both products and packaging have been developed with!-->…
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Open Letter: Dear Gen-Z, Shein Is Using You
As an aging millennial in a world of Gen-Zers/Zoomers, I need to say something. You have GOT to stop shopping on Shein. And when I say that, I include all fast fashion companies, whether they hide their environmental disregard or not. Yes!-->…
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Our ‘Throwaway Culture’ Is Significantly To Blame For Climate Change. What Can We Do About It?
Advocacy organisation Circle Economy has denounced continued participation in what it calls the ‘throwaway global economy’. The impact organisation states that more than half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials have been consumed in the!-->…
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Are Bottles Made From Sugar A Sweet Solution to the Plastic Crisis? Maybe.
In the effort to curb plastic waste, scientists from the U.K.’s University of Birmingham and Duke University say they’ve succeeded in turning elements found in sugar alcohols into what they claim is degradable and recyclable bioplastic.
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Carbon Neutral Oat Milk Maker Nude Bags $5 Million Series A To Expand Across Latin America
Latin America’s (LATAM) first carbon-neutral food company, Nude, has closed a Series A funding round. $5 million was raised by multiple investors, led by Vox Capital and Lever VC. Other notable participants include Endeavor Scale-Up!-->…
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New Study Finds Plant-Based Diets Can Reduce Carbon Emissions by 61%
Recent research has concluded that high-income countries adopting plant-based diets could help to alleviate climate change. Findings came through a multinational study that identified a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and more!-->…
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Meat And Dairy Industries Are Granted Farming Subsidies With No Regard For Personal Or Planetary Health
By Marco Springmann.
The global food system is in disarray. Animal agriculture is a major driver of global heating, and as many as 12 million deaths from heart disease, stroke, cancers and diabetes are each year!-->!-->!-->…
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‘Don’t Look Up’ Officially Crowned Netflix’s Second Most Watched Film Ever
Global streaming giant Netflix has announced that Don’t Look Up has climbed to second position on its most successful releases list. The title debuted on the site on December 24 2021. It has since racked up over 322,000,000 viewing!-->…
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‘Don’t Look Up’ Entertains While Shining A Light On Trend Of Ignoring Climate Change Experts’ Warnings
By Gale Sinatra, University of Southern California, Barbara K. Hofer, Middlebury
Every disaster movie seems to open with a scientist being ignored. “Don’t Look Up” is no exception – in fact, people ignoring or!-->!-->!-->…
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Thanks, Climate Change? New Penguin Colonies Discovered As Birds Move South Due to Rising Temperatures
A scientific discovery reveals new penguin colonies across Antarctica as rising temperatures due to climate change force the birds south to raise their offspring.
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A Tale Of Two Climate Migrants: What Global Warming Does To Weather Refugees
By: Jeremy Deaton
The United States has done more to fuel climate migration than any other country on Earth, but it does not always welcome climate migrants.
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Regenerative Meal Delivery? Scratch Kitchen Is On A Mission To ‘Green-Up’ The Restaurant Industry
Regenerative meal delivery? This is what Colorado’s Scratch Kitchen is aiming for. The young company claims it has achieved carbon neutrality on all orders. On top of sourcing local, working with organic farmers and managing 75%!-->…
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Words Are One Of The Most Effective Weapons In The Fight Against Climate Change And This Is How
By Tara Lohan
Speak up, identify the stakes, and use language that inspires action and combats right-wing messaging, says climate communications expert Genevieve Guenther.
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New York Looks to Pass First Of Its Kind Sustainable Fashion Law
January 2022 has seen the fashion world sit up and take notice. A new bill has been put forward to address unsustainable practices within the industry. If the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act is passed, New York will!-->…
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Moving Conferences Online Can Save Up To 94% Of Event Carbon Footprints New Study Finds
By Elizabeth Claire Alberts.
A new study found that moving conferences online can reduce the carbon footprint by 94% and energy use by 90%. It also found that hybrid events, in which some participants attend in person while others!-->!-->!-->…
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