July 2017 Green Queen Scoop: Your Global Health News Roundup

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By Sonalie Figueiras Published on Jul 19, 2017 Last updated Aug 25, 2017

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Radio Powered By Your Own Sweat Hints At Future Of Wearables

Battery flat on your radio? Don’t sweat it. Or maybe that’s exactly what you should do. Sweat alone has been used to power a radio for two days, demonstrating the capability of a new skin…

newscientist.com

Häagen-Dazs Debuts Four Vegan Ice Creams

Non-dairy caramel, coconut, peanut butter, and fudge flavors have been spotted at Targets across the country. Iconic ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has quietly introduced four non-dairy ice…

vegnews.com

France To Ban All New Oil And Gas Exploration

France is to stop granting licences for oil and gas exploration as part of a transition towards environmentally-friendly energy being driven by Emmanuel Macron’s government. Nicolas Hulot,…

independent.co.uk

Hampton Creek Is Now Growing Its Own Meat In Labs-And It Says It Will Get To Stores First

The maker of vegan mayonnaise has been working on getting lab-made meat onto dinner tables everywhere. It’s just that nobody knew about it. Hampton Creek-a company that built its name on…

qz.com

Going Plant-Based Is The New Prescription, Says Nation’s Leading Physicians

A growing number of doctors are sending patients home with shopping lists these days instead of drug prescriptions. They’re recommending that their patients fill their shopping carts with…

organicauthority.com

Why You Should Go Green To Travel In Luxury This Summer

You won’t find imported blueberries at Benz, a famed restaurant at Thai luxury resort Soneva Kiri. The chef serves farm-to-table cuisine on Thai island Ko Kood, using locally grown…

scmp.com

Study Finds Yoga Can Help Back Pain, But Keep It Gentle, With These Poses

If you’re tired of popping pain medicine for your lower back pain, yoga may be a good alternative. New research finds that a yoga class designed specifically for back pain can be as safe…

npr.org

Analysis Finds Lead In 20% of Baby Food Samples

A new report has found that 20% of baby food contains traces of lead – a higher amount than what is found in all other foods

time.com

A Tiny Tweak To Gut Bacteria Can Extend An Animal’s Life

at least in worms. Would it work in humans?

theatlantic.com

Ikea Is Getting Serious About Cutting Food Waste

The latest company to pledge its commitment to helping the world’s food-waste problem is also the company that probably made the bookshelf you had in your first apartment. Ikea has recently…

grubstreet.com

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Sonalie Figueiras

AsiaGlobal Fellow 2025, 2021 Women of Power, 2019 GEN T Honouree, V Label Global Hero, and two-time TEDx Speaker: serial social entrepreneur and trends forecaster Sonalie Figueiras is a sustainability expert, food futurist, and eco-powerhouse who has been inspiring international audiences for over a decade with practical steps to combat climate change. Known globally as the Green Queen, she is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning Green Queen, the original impact media platform that educates millions about the link between food technology and climate change. She is also the co-founder and CEO of organic sourcing platform Ekowarehouse and climate tech SaaS Source Green. Additionally, Sonalie is a global keynote speaker, an advisor to multiple mission-driven startups and NGOs, and a venture partner and advisor to several venture capital funds.

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