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Greenwashing in Marketing: Many Professionals Asked to Work on Sustainability Campaigns Without Dedicated Training
A UK survey of 200-plus marketing professionals has revealed that 76% have worked on sustainability-related campaigns for clients in the last five years, despite many feeling unqualified to do so. The research suggests a skills gap between!-->…
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Abu Dhabi Foodies Can Now Feast On Locally Made Plant-Based Kebabs, Koftas & Soujouks
Months after Switch Foods inaugurated Abu Dhabi's first plant-based meat manufacturing facility, consumers can now find its vegan kebabs, minced meat and burgers at retailers across the capital. It comes in the UAE's Year of!-->…
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This Soap Bar Is Made From Deforestation-Free Palmless Oil And Smells Like The Rainforest Burning
Using New York-based climate tech startup C16 Biosciences' Palmless Torula oil, British material science firm Pangaia and skincare label Haeckels have together created the Rewild Body Block. The limited-edition soap bar is a sustainable!-->…
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Cost of Living: UK Consumers Hesitant to Spend on Sustainable Food Despite Growing Plant-Based Sales, Says New Report
A study by Swiss ag-tech startup Varda has found that the cost-of-living crisis has restricted consumer spending on sustainable food in the UK, despite a majority being considerate of their food sources. This comes after another report by!-->…
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Alt Cheese Startup Nobell Foods Explores Climate Change’s Impact on the Future of Pizza
US molecular farming pioneer Nobell Foods has launched an ad campaign imagining the impact of climate change on the future of pizza. The Bill Gates-backed brand, which is developing animal-free cheese from soy-derived casein protein and!-->…
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Climate Finance Gap: Only 4% of Global Funding Goes to Agrifood Systems, Says New Report
Only a minuscule 4.3% of all global climate investment goes to agrifood systems, which are responsible for nearly a third of all greenhouse gas emissions – revealing a "vast and critical" climate finance gap, states a new report. And!-->…
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COP28: UAE-Hosted UN Climate Summit to Serve Mostly Vegan Food
Following heavy backlash for its meat-intensive menus in previous years, the UN has confirmed it will serve mostly vegan food at the upcoming Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. The landmark decision is a first for the!-->…
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Would You Pay For Meat & Dairy’s True Cost? German Supermarket Tests Climate-Inclusive Pricing
In a weeklong trial, German discount retailer Penny has increased the prices of nine products – mostly dairy and meat – to reflect their true cost on the climate (including soil and water use) and human health. Implemented across its 2,150!-->…
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Coffee and Chocolate Drive Deforestation and Human Rights Violations. Can the Industries Change?
The world loves coffee and chocolate. But both are linked to two big problems: deforestation and ongoing human rights violations. What will it take for the industries to change their ways for good?
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Reduction in Meat Consumption Key to Climate Crisis Resolution, Study Finds
Shifting from high meat consumption to a plant-based diet drastically lowers the environmental harm linked to food production, according to a new climate study on diet and emissions.
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Report Details Historical and Present-Day Per Capita Emissions by Country
Data released last May from the World Resources Institute platform Climate Watch reveals insights into countries' historical and present-day per capita emissions.
Among the top ten emitters, according to the report, the United States!-->!-->!-->…
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Food Footprint: Is Eating Seafood Better for the Climate Than Meat?
With the climate crisis climbing to the top of the global agenda, more people are beginning to take notice of the connection between our consumption choices and the carbon footprint it leaves behind. While some questions about the!-->…
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Is Global Warming Real? The Short Answer Is Yes, And Here’s Why
Is global warming real? That's the consensus from the scientific community, but there's a lot to unpack.
In 1856, American scientist Eunice Foote released a paper that described how an odorless gas, called carbon dioxide, could absorb!-->!-->!-->…
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Food Footprint: Which Diet Creates The Least Amount Of Food Waste?
In the Green Queen Food Footprint Series, we tackle some of the complexities surrounding food and examine which choices are really the most planet-friendly. Today, we explore different dietary choices and find out which one is associated!-->…
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‘Menu Anxiety’ Mirrors Sustainability Concerns Among Gen Z, Millennials
Recent data indicate that dining decisions are increasingly causing stress for younger Americans, with nearly one-third experiencing 'menu anxiety' when ordering at restaurants.
A study of 2,000 adults revealed that 41 percent of!-->!-->!-->…
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What Is Your Digital Footprint & How Can You Minimise It?
From generating huge amounts of waste to spewing out greenhouse gases, here is everything you need to know about the environmental impact of your digital use and what we can individually do to minimise it.
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New Nordic Nutrition Recommendations Emphasize Plant-Based Diet for Health and Environment
The Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023, which focuses on both health and the environment, represents the largest update in the report's 40-year history.
The updated recommendations are now regarded as the most extensive scientific!-->!-->!-->…
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Greenwashing Is Everywhere – Here’s What It Is And How to Spot It In Action
Greenwashing has become ubiquitous, especially on social media. But how can well-meaning netizens stay on top of what greenwashing is and what it isn't? Below, a guide to greenwashing: what is it, how to spot it, and how to avoid it.
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What Is The Degrowth Movement And Why Should You Care?
Have we consumed our way to a climate crisis? Our entire economy is based on growth indicators and well, not all growth is good. That’s the underlying message of the degrowth movement—a term used to encapsulate political, social, and!-->…
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New Research Dishes On Ways Restaurants Can Increase Orders of Lower Emission Foods
A new meta-analysis explores how restaurants can get patrons to order lower-emission food.
In a climate increasingly fraught with urgency, the microscope is on consumer behaviors, particularly food choices, which generate about 34!-->!-->!-->…
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7 Big Signals That Prove The End Of Fossil Fuels Is On The Horizon
Are fossil fuels really on the way out?
For years, climate scientists and environmental activists have been calling for the end of fossil fuels as the number one thing that must happen if we are to save the planet. They have fought!-->!-->!-->…
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