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‘Suspicious’ Social Media Accounts Are Promoting Azerbaijan In Face of Criticism Ahead of COP29
As COP29 approaches, an investigation has found dozens of "suspicious", likely fake accounts on X that are promoting Azerbaijan, the heavily criticised host of the UN climate summit.
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Two in Five People Support Rationing of Meat & Fuel to Fight Climate Change
Around 40% of consumers back measures like rationing and taxing high-impact commodities like meat and fuel to address the climate crisis.
Over the years, a slew of studies have floated the idea of a carbon tax on things like fossil!-->!-->!-->…
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Are US State Bans on Food Waste Really Not Working?
Several US states have introduced food waste bans. But of the first five, only one state's approach has worked, according to one study. But there's more than meets the eye.
To curb the US's gnawing food waste problem, a number of states!-->!-->!-->…
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Swedish Researchers Adopt Ancient Technique to ‘Trick’ Grains Into Releasing As Many Minerals As Meat
Researchers in Sweden are using hydrothermal treatment to amplify the bioavailability of minerals in grains to mimic animal proteins like red meat.
In 2023, a study of 20 meat and plant-based analogue products revealed that almost all!-->!-->!-->…
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Big Meat Rivals Big Oil’s Methane Output – Governments Need to Step In
Meat and dairy giants produce as much methane as the world's largest fossil fuel companies, but non-action would result in global heating of 0.32°C by 2050.
At COP26 three years ago, leaders from around the world came together to adopt!-->!-->!-->…
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Plant-Based Meat Matches Beef on Protein Quality and Fills You Up More Quickly, Finds Research
Two new studies have found that plant-based meat can match or outperform beef on many nutritional fronts, while also making you full faster.
A vegan mince product can have the the same protein quality and digestibility as conventional!-->!-->!-->…
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Exclusive: Think Tank Shows How Governments Can Create National Protein Transition Strategies
Devising a national action strategy for alternative proteins is crucial for countries' climate targets and global food security – a new report shows how.
In the next 25 years, the world will need 56% more food to feed its expanding!-->!-->!-->…
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The Arctic’s On Fire, the Amazon’s Destroyed, and 1.5°C Is Out the Window – But Are We Reaching Peak Emissions?
Recent extreme weather events serve as a warning of what's to come if governments don't get their house in order, with most climate scientists now prophesising "catastrophic" 2°C warming.
Hurricane Helene has ravaged six states, some!-->!-->!-->…
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Researchers Are Using Baker’s Yeast to Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Protein & Folate
Scientists have discovered a way to turn gases into yeast that contains more protein than beef and enough folate to meet your daily requirements.
What if acetate and carbon dioxide could help you meet your daily nutritional needs?
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Big Oil Has Spent $5.6B in Global ‘Sportswashing’ Sponsorship Deals: Report
Fossil fuel companies are spending billions on sponsorship deals with some of the world's biggest sports entities in an attempt to 'sportswash' their role in climate change.
Manchester United's new part-owners Ineos, FIFA's primary!-->!-->!-->…
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Plant-Based Food Offers Far Better Returns on Climate Investment Than EVs or Green Energy: Study
Investing in a plant-based food system offers much greater emissions cuts per dollar than renewable energy or electric vehicles, shows a new report.
If governments and investors put the same amount of money into plant-based food as they!-->!-->!-->…
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UK’s Top 10 Food Companies Produce More Emissions Than the Entire Country: Report
The 10 largest food and drink producers in the UK are responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions globally than the entire aviation industry, new analysis shows.
Big Food is polluting the planet more than all the flights we take, and!-->!-->!-->…
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Government Subsidies to Planet-Harming Sectors Surpass $2.6T, Going Against Global Climate Goals
Since 2022, environmentally harmful subsidies from governments have risen by roughly $800B, now accounting for 2.5% of the world's GDP each year.
Despite pledging to repurpose at least $500B of planet-harming subsidies a year by 2030,!-->!-->!-->…
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New Zealand Government Invests $5.95M to Develop Cultivated Seafood
In New Zealand, the government has poured NZ$9.6M ($5.95M) into a five-year programme to develop cultivated fish products.
A five-year, government-backed scheme is aiming to develop new fish cell production systems for cultivated!-->!-->!-->…
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In Yet More Evidence for Dogs, A Vegan Diet Outperforms Meat on Health Outcomes
New research presents the latest evidence of plant-based food's benefits for dogs, with vegan diets presenting the best health outcomes for canines.
For dogs, vegan diets are linked with lower medication use, fewer health disorders, and!-->!-->!-->…
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Bezos Earth Funds Opens Third Alternative Protein Centre at National University of Singapore
The Bezos Earth Fund has inaugurated its third Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore, labelled as an "absolute powerhouse" of alternative proteins.
Biomass fermentation, microalgae innovations, and!-->!-->!-->…
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How An Ancient Mould Can Turn Food Waste Into Michelin-Starred Dishes
Researchers at UC Berkeley are betting on fungi strain Neurospora intermedia to turn food destined for the bins into haute cuisine.
Who knew mould could be the secret to saving food waste?
In a new research paper, that's what!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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96% of Climate Policies Don’t Work – Scientists Say Carbon Taxes Are Crucial
A large analysis of climate change policies from across the world has found that only one in 20 has any meaningful reductions in emissions, with carbon pricing earmarked as key to success.
Despite the global commitment to cut emissions!-->!-->!-->…
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Peanut Shells Can Be Upcycled to Make High-Fibre Plant-Based & Cultivated Meat, Shows Study
Instead of feeding peanut shells to livestock, we can upcycle them to make high-fibre meat analogues and growth components for cultivated meat, while cutting down on food waste.
Did you know that you can eat peanut shells? Better yet,!-->!-->!-->…
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Plant-Based Meat Better for Human & Planetary Health Than Animal Proteins, Finds New Study
New analysis by the Food Foundation shows that plant-based meat is better for the planet and mostly healthier, with traditional proteins like beans or tofu the most optimal options.
Plant-based burgers, sausages and nuggets are much!-->!-->!-->…
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Vitamin B12 from Spirulina: A Game-Changer for Plant-Based Meat and Dairy?
Scientists have developed a way to produce vitamin B12 from spirulina, in a move that could advance the nutritional prowess of plant-based meat and dairy.
While spirulina has made its way into social consciousness over the last decade!-->!-->!-->…
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