Time To Act Now – Why Compassion Counts
Jill Robinson, the founder and CEO of animal welfare charity Animals Asia writes passionately about how Covid-19 has exposed humanity's crimes against animals why moving forward, the modern world must change its ways.
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Oakland Has Closed A Bunch Of Streets To Cars. Other Cities Should Follow Its Lead.
By: Rebecca Leber
Time to socially distance ourselves from car culture.
Oakland, California, on Saturday started to phase in what it is calling a “slow streets” initiative, to give residents “more room to spread out safely.” The!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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KFC Partners With Cargill To Launch Plant-Based Fried Chicken In China
International fast food giant KFC is slated to roll out plant-based fried chicken in locations across China for the first time this month. The chain’s operating group Yum China partnered with global agribusiness corporation Cargill to!-->…
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How To Become An Activist: Zero Hour’s Jamie Margolin Offers A Step-By-Step Guide
By: Jamie Margolin
When I first became involved with activism at age 14, I had absolutely no clue what I was doing and desperately wished for some sort of guidebook to guide me through the complex and unfamiliar world of organizing. The!-->!-->!-->…
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15 Things You Need To Know About Climate Hero Lance Lau
As the climate crisis escalates, young activists are rising up all over the world to demand action against the planet's most urgent threat. In Hong Kong, 10-year-old Lance Lau has dedicated his every effort to fight to save the planet and!-->…
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Trump’s EPA Is Unleashing The Pollution That Makes Us Vulnerable To COVID-19
By: Sharon Zhang
The suspension of air pollution regulations threatens to further harm communities struggling to cope with the pandemic.
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Visual Explainer: The Environmental Impact Of Covid-19 – Infographic
With Covid-19 bringing the world to a near standstill, virtually ending air travel and significantly reducing industrial output in many areas of the world, many of us might be wondering what the environmental impact of the pandemic is.
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INTERVIEW: Asia’s Plant-Based King David Yeung On Covid-19, 8 Years Of Green Monday & The Plant Revolution
As part of our special Covering Climate Now partnership, we're featuring a week of Climate Solutions coverage ahead of Earth Day's 50th anniversary. Reducing meat and dairy consumption is the most impactful action consumers can take to!-->…
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Earth Day Week 2020: Get Involved & Celebrate The 50th Earth Day Digitally
Every year on April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day to support environmental action. This year, Earth Day 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the event being celebrated. With the climate emergency representing the biggest challenge to!-->…
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The Coronavirus Has Lessons For Journalists Covering The Climate Crisis
By: Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Earth Day’s 50th anniversary serves as a moment to reflect on how to more rigorously cover the climate story.
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Asia’s Food 2.0 Entrepreneurs Are Innovating Their Way Out Of The Climate Crisis
Asia faces a massive challenge to feed 5 billion people – over half of the world’s population – by 2050. A new report argues that alternative proteins, including plant-based and cultivated replacements, are the answer.
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How Asian Grassroots Activists Are Tackling The War On Plastic Waste
Faced with a lack of regulation and unenthusiastic governments, ingenious activists across Asia are finding localised and creative ways to fight against plastic waste, and winning.
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“We Are All Greta” Authors On Climate Activism During Coronavirus
Valentina Giannella and Lucia Esther Maruzzelli, authors of the book “We Are All Greta” and “Green Nation Revolution” offer advice on what everyone can do for the climate movement whilst stuck at home during the pandemic.
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Stop Confusing Wildlife Markets For Wet Markets – It’s Ignorant, Xenophobic & Inaccurate
In Asia, the term "wet market" refers to open air or enclosed food markets where fresh vegetables, fruit, tofu, meat and seafood are sold in an open environment – similar to farmers markets and Sunday markets in the Western world.!-->…
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The Better Bed Guide: The Best Mattresses, Sheets & Pyjamas For Eco Sleeping
We spend a third of our lives in our bedrooms sleeping. We use this time to relax, rest, and rejuvenate for the next day ahead. But somehow, many of us continue to feel deprived of sleep and struggle to feel fully rested despite spending!-->…
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Modern Slavery: The Kenyan Domestic Workers That Are Trafficked & Forced To Work In Hong Kong
Slavery is not a thing of the past. It still exists today, affecting millions across the world, including our home here in Hong Kong, where Kenyan domestic workers are trafficked and subjected to forced labour in the city.
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China To Dominate 3D Printed Meat Market Despite Covid-19 Crisis
Speaking to FoodNavigator, alternative protein industry expert Olivia Fox Cabane says she believes that China will retain its massive potential to lead the Asia-Pacific market for 3D printed protein due to its cost and speed advantage.!-->…
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OPINION: Netflix’s Tiger King Epitomises Our Blatant Disrespect For Animals
In the thick of a global pandemic, millions have been finding distraction in the new Netflix series Tiger King. The documentary series follows the life of zookeeper Joe Exotic and the trade that saw endangered species as money-making!-->…
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Fashion Revolution Week 2020: How To Join To Protect People & The Planet
Fashion Revolution, a campaign for clean, safe, sustainable and fair fashion, will soon be hosting its annual Fashion Revolution Week. Held on April 20 - 26, the week will focus on global collective action to hold fashion industry!-->…
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Harvard Scientists Find Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Covid-19 Fatalities
A new study by Harvard University researchers has revealed that air pollution is linked to significantly higher death rates in people infected with Covid-19. Scientists analysed data on air pollution and deaths from the coronavirus up!-->…
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Shrimp Virus To Hit China’s Seafood Industry, Another Blow To Food Security
Shrimp farmers in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong have reported outbreaks of Decapod iridescent virus 1 (Div1), a virus that affects shrimp populations. The disease is not known to be harmful to humans, but can decimate shrimp!-->…
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