Climate Change

Low-carbon beef is a fantasy, and the only way to guarantee a reduced impact of this meat is to buy less of it, according to a new study. Livestock producers may make claims of sustainability or even carbon neutrality, but beef can…
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From Brazil’s cattle pastures to Indonesia’s palm oil plantations, European “green” funds that claim to combat climate change are financing companies tied to deforestation and rising emissions, shows a new investigation by Green Queen…
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Kenya must leverage Indigenous crops, food waste innovation, and a shift to plant-rich diets to transform its vulnerable agricultural sector into a scalable blueprint for global climate resilience and public health. Kenya is already…
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As Europe’s personal care brands look for eco-friendly alternatives to animal and tropical fats, a new partnership bets on microalgae oils to usher in a new era for cosmetics. More and more Europeans are seeing cleaner beauty, with half…
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This year has kicked off with a host of encouraging developments for the alternative materials category, from plant-based leather bags and animal-free fur jackets to the revival of an industry pioneer. The fashion industry's impact on…
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Minnesota-based chain Caribou Coffee has become the latest company to drop the plant-based milk surcharge, as dairy alternatives become free across its nearly 500 locations nationwide. After years of advocacy efforts, Caribou Coffee has…
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Animal feed companies have exited one of the world's most important conservation agreements, the Amazon Soy Moratorium, thanks to a change in tax laws, putting large swathes of land at the risk of deforestation. A 20-year agreement…
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Dogs that eat premium, meat-rich diets can have a larger climate impact than their owners, with the ingredients in British dog food making up 1% of the country's total emissions. Your dog's diet could harm the planet more than your own,…
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Plant-based giant Beyond Meat has revealed the results of its latest LCA on its flagship burger and made its first carbon disclosure submission in November. Beyond Meat has released the climate impact data of the latest iteration of its…
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The Netherlands' Central Bureau of Food Trade has published a report on supermarkets' best practices to drive the protein transition, and is calling on the government to play its part too. This year, supermarkets in the Netherlands…
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The UN FAO has released its annual Statistical Yearbook for 2025, featuring data about the food and agriculture system, land use, emissions, and more. Here are the 10 most important charts. Each year, the UN Food and Agriculture…
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With livestock emissions a leading cause of climate change, a new sustainability challenge seeks to connect breakthrough innovators with a leading retail network to drive decarbonisation in Asia. Sustainability startups from around the…
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The annual carbon footprint of beef recipes promoted by the US's leading food outlets on social media exceeds that of Belgium, shows new analysis. The media's influence on sustainable eating is under the spotlight once again, with a new…
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A new MIT study calculates the climate impact of the live music industry, identifying fan travel and food and beverage as the biggest sources of emissions. How audiences travel to concerts and the kind of food they're served have the…
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A Thai government agency has kicked off a campaign calling for a transition to a plant-rich food system, citing better health, climate and economic outcomes. Thailand has become the latest government to endorse a transition towards…
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Scottish biotech player MiAlgae has begun construction of a commercial-scale facility to recycle whisky waste into algal omega-3, with a £3M investment from the UK government. Plunging deep into the fish-free omega-3 space, Scotland's…
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The global green economy is outpacing all industries except tech, and within the sustainability sector, food and agriculture is poised to be the second fastest-growing segment. Despite what headlines might suggest, the global…
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US biomaterials firm Uncaged Innovations, which produces plastic-free leather alternatives with grain byproducts, has welcomed Natalie Portman as a strategic partner. A long-time vegan known for her animal rights and ethical advocacy,…
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Meat prices in the UK have increased over six times faster than beans and lentils, causing a slowdown in sales of animal proteins in favour of plant-based options. As the cost of meat reaches unprecedented highs, Brits are feeling the…
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Asia's water insecurity is escalating, threatening further economic and social risks; adopting measures like better irrigation systems and sustainable diets can avert this crisis. The world's largest continent is home to 60% of its…
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The Health Council of the Netherlands has published new dietary guidelines that call for a transition to plant-rich eating patterns for nutritional and environmental benefits, with meat and dairy alternatives a prominent feature. The…
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