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Shipping Emissions Must Fall By a Third by 2030 and Reach Zero Before 2050 – New Research
By Simon Bullock, Alice Larkin and James Mason
International shipping is a crucial part of the global economy – 90% of the world’s trade is transported by sea. But almost all ships use fossil fuels, and so the sector is also a!-->!-->!-->…
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Oil Companies Ploughing Money into Fossil Fuelled Plastics Production at a Record Rate – New Research
By Fredric Bauer and Tobias Dan Nielsen
Visiting a modern petrochemical plant makes you feel incredibly small. Enormous compressors roar incessantly, distillation columns tower high above your head, large pipelines full of oil and gas!-->!-->!-->…
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New Study Shows Which Resale Fashion Strategies Are Best for the Planet and Business
One study compares resale approaches to fashion to figure out which is most profitable for both business and the environment.
There are several approaches to resale fashion, but one study has figured out whether brands are simply!-->!-->!-->…
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Vegetable Fat Lowers Stroke Risk, Animal Fat Increases It: New Study
New research suggests that the type of fat matters when it comes to its impact on cardiovascular health.
According to a new study, it’s not just about the amount of fat consumed in one’s diet, but where this fat comes from when it!-->!-->!-->…
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Vegan, Vegetarian and Flexitarian Diets Could Save You Money – New Study
By: Marco Springmann
Many people are choosing to make the switch to plant-based diets for many reasons – including as a way of cutting their climate footprint or to be healthier.
Yet there’s long been the notion that!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Facebook Failing To Combat Climate Misinformation, Warns New Report
Facebook has been called out for its failure to combat climate misinformation in a new report, the latest in a series of scandals for the social media giant. Released by climate campaign Stop Funding Heat, the report details Facebook’s!-->…
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Vegan Diet Reduces Medication Use for Seniors By 58%, Study Finds
Older adults who consume a vegan diet take 58% fewer medications than meat-eaters, finds a new study. The research, which compared the dietary patterns and the number of pills seniors take regularly, also found that plant-based diets were!-->…
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How Climate Change Threatens Pregnant Women and Their Fetuses
By Cara Korte
World leaders will turn their focus to gender Tuesday at the U.N. global climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. Globally, women are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than men, as they make!-->!-->!-->…
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Cop26 Climate Plans Will Still Lead To 2.4℃ of Global Heating
The planet is still on track to see global temperatures rising by 2.4℃, despite the current pledges made at Cop26. The new analysis, which shows that the world will far exceed the 1.5℃ limit of the Paris agreement, criticises Glasgow for!-->…
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Coffee Won’t Taste and Smell The Same Due To Climate Change, Study Finds
The taste and smell of your morning coffee could be very different in a few years from now. In fact, it has probably undergone slight changes already due to climate change. In a new study, researchers found that shifting climate conditions!-->…
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Cotton Is Not So Water Thirsty, Says Fashion Misinformation Report
A new report into misinformation in fashion claims to have debunked myths around the water-intensive nature of cotton. According to the research, which was conducted by denim and cotton industry groups Transformers Foundation and ICAC, the!-->…
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There’s Still Time to Fix the Climate—About 11 Years
By Mark Fischetti
On October 31 world leaders will descend on Glasgow, Scotland, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26, in a last-ditch effort to defuse the climate emergency by limiting global warming to!-->!-->!-->…
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New Study Shows Plastic Pollution Could Worsen Allergies and Diabetes
Plastic pollution in the atmosphere can worsen symptoms of diabetes and allergies, new research has found. The study, which is still ongoing, also revealed how tiny plastic particles released into the air could inflame arthritis and!-->…
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Nearly 60% of ‘Natural’ Skincare Products Contain Synthetic Ingredients
Almost 60% of all natural skincare products aren't what they claim to be and contain synthetic ingredients, a new study finds.
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‘Fundamental Need’ For Plant-Based and Alternative Protein Shift, Urge Health Experts
Leading health experts say there is a “fundamental need” to “rapidly evolve” towards plant-based and other alternative protein.
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A UK Professor Says Vegan Dog And Cat Food Is As Healthy As Pet Diets Based On Animal Proteins
A veterinary professor in the UK says his research showed that cats and dogs had as good, or better, health outcomes with vegan pet food.
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70% of Sustainability Experts Expect Bleak Climate Future: Survey
70% of sustainability experts remain pessimistic about humanity's ability to take action on climate change and avert major disasters.
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Shoppers More Likely To Buy Sustainable Products That Don’t Look Eco-Friendly: Study
Could brands persuade more consumers to buy their sustainable products if they make them appear less green? One study says: yes.
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Plant-Based Diet Promotes Urological Health, 3 New Studies Show
Three new studies have linked plant-based diets to better urological health in men, reduced risk of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.
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66% of South Africans ‘Highly Interested’ In Vegan Protein and Cultivated Meat: Study
More than 66% of South Africans are “highly interested” in alternative protein such as plant-based and cell-based meat, a survey shows.
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UK Meat Consumption Drops By 17%, But Bigger Cut Needed to Meet Climate Goals
Meat consumption in the UK has fallen by 17% over the decade, but bigger cuts will still be needed for the country to meet its climate goals.
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