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Q&A with Churchill Fellow Jenny Chapman: ‘We Need to Stop Using the Term ‘Ultra-Processed’ in Nutrition’
Ultra-processed foods aren't all bad – and we need to stop using that term when we're talking about nutrition, according to a new report into health and sustainability.
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The Food System Costs Us $15T Every Year – Here’s How to Fix It
The unaccounted costs of the global food system on human and planetary health amounts to $15T a year, according to a new report, which predicts contrasting futures based on current trends and transformation pathways, and suggests the best!-->…
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New Denial: YouTube Rakes in Millions from Content Making UK Teenagers Feel Climate Change is Exaggerated
YouTube is making up to $13.4M in ad revenue from videos that promote a new kind of climate denial – focused on solutions rather than the existence of it – according to a new study.
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Not All UPFs are Equal: Green Queen Unveils FAQ Guide for Plant-Based Meat & Ultra-Processed Foods
To combat misinformation, ease consumer confusion and offer balance to the discussion around plant-based meat and ultra-processed foods, Green Queen has published a free, comprehensive resource guide on the topic in an easy-to-use FAQ!-->…
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Media Coverage of Climate Change Dropped by 4% in 2023, the Hottest Year on Record
Even as we breached the 1.5°C post-industrial warming limit and recorded the hottest temperatures ever, 2023 saw media coverage of climate change drop by 4%, according to a review by the Media and Climate Change Observatory.
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UC Davis Launches Alternative Protein Center to Advance Commercialisation
In collaboration with other institutions and government bodies, the University of California, Davis is launching an Integrative Center for Alternative Meat and Protein to research and accelerate the commercialisation of alternative!-->…
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How Do Singapore’s Consumers & Experts Feel About Cultivated Meat?
Singapore is renowned for its position as an alternative protein leader – a new study reveals how members of the general public as well as scientific experts feel about cultured meat, and its effects on general health and society.
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67% of Thai Consumers Want to Eat Less Meat and More Plant Proteins For Health
Two-thirds of Thailand's population wants to eat less meat over the next two years and replace it with plant-based alternatives, according to a new survey. Health and nutrition are the main motivators, while price and availability remain!-->…
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Plant-Based Pill Twice As Effective in Helping Smokers Quit Cigarettes
Cytisine, derived from plants, might just be the best natural alternative to widely used nicotine patches.
Yes, you read that right. Plant-based could be the superior option, not just in terms of our diets, but as a smoking!-->!-->!-->…
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Climate Tech Funding Drops 30% in 2023, Despite Overall Positive Post-Covid Trend
2023 turned out to be a shaky year for investment into the climate tech space, though overall funding has remained on an uptrend since 2020.
A new report summarising the key investment trends in the climate tech industry has revealed a!-->!-->!-->…
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Human Evolution Must Adapt to Save Earth & Save Ourselves, Scientists Say
Humans have evolved to extract from the planet to survive. But now, humans have reached a tipping point and our evolutionary pathway must change to prevent climate disaster.
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Could Plant-Based Diets Curb Air Pollution? New Data Says Yes.
Aside from cutting emissions, plant-based dietary change would also reduce air pollution.
There’s yet another reason to switch to a plant-based diet. This time, researchers have found that dietary change would lead to a major cut!-->!-->!-->…
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Where to Study the Future of Food: The Best Alt Protein University Programs
With the future of food intricately linked with the future of the planet, as well as the growing development of plant-based and cellular-agriculture-derived foods, some universities are offering courses solely focused on alternative!-->…
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Unsure About Veganuary? These Recent Studies Show the Many Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
A host of studies published in the last few months reveal the benefits of a vegan diet in terms of kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and adolescent health, building up a solid argument for those unsure of taking up the Veganuary challenge.
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Could This New 3D-Printed Chip Help Us Quit Animal Testing For Good?
2023 could prove to be a landmark year for the fight against animal testing, having started on the back of a legislative win and ending with a technological breakthrough, where 3D printing could eliminate the need to trial new drugs and!-->…
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Mycelium Could Be the Solution for World Hunger, Suggests New Report
The world of mycelium has skyrocketed in 2023, presented as an environmental and nutritional powerhouse that's cost-effective when produced at scale – a new study explores these traits and wonders whether it could help solve food!-->…
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Europe Should Go ‘Demitarian’ To Halve Nitrogen Pollution From Agriculture, Say UN Scientists
Reducing meat and dairy consumption, food waste and fertiliser use can halve nitrogen pollution from agriculture in Europe, which is linked to biodiversity loss, respiratory and heart conditions, and ozone depletion, according to a new!-->…
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What’s In A Name: Why Does The Word Vegan Cause Such an Averse Reaction and What Does That Mean For Brands?
A host of studies over the last few years have shown that consumers don't like the word 'vegan' on product labels, even if they'll otherwise like or consume those items. So how do you disassociate vegan food from its definition?
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Is AI Speciesist? Why Animal Welfare Should Be Part of the LLM Ethics Debate
Conversations around artificial intelligence (AI) ethics have lingered around human-centric forms of discrimination like race and gender, but are speciesism and animal welfare also issues the AI sector needs to contend with? The way we!-->…
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Too Good to Be True: How the Livestock Sector is Misusing Climate Neutrality Claims
A host of studies suggesting positive outcomes for the livestock industry's claims to climate neutrality are highly misleading, given they use a methane measurement tool that significantly undermines their emissions impact.
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COP28 Daily Digest: Everything You Need To Know in Food and Climate News – Reserve Day
Welcome to Day 13 of #COP28, the unintended last day. In Green Queen's COP28 Daily Digest, our editorial team curates the must-reads, the must-bookmarks and the must-knows from around the interwebs to help you 'skim the overwhelm'.
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