Climate Change

The increasing use of wind and solar energy in the US is driving massive economic benefits and emission reductions in the US, according to a new study. Lower emissions, better air quality, and greater health benefits – these are the…
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The crown prince of Abu Dhabi has approved a new economic cluster for novel foods and alternative proteins to tackle food insecurity and water shortages. Abu Dhabi has launched the AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance (AGWA) hub, an…
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A group of healthcare organisations are asking the UK government to withdraw a campaign that they say spreads misinformation about the benefits of eating meat and dairy. As restaurants, retailers and consumers prepared for Veganuary…
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The first large-scale study to analyse the effects of the Planetary Health Diet has found a lower risk of premature death and a lighter impact on the climate. Eating a primarily whole-food plant-based diet has tremendous benefits for…
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Agri-fintech platform AgriG8 has received financing from Better Bite Ventures and The Trendlines Group to help rice farmers in Asia reduce methane emissions by up to 55%. Singaporean VC firm Better Bite Ventures and Israel's The…
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Some of the world's richest and most polluting companies have been investing in carbon offsets that are "likely junk", according to a new analysis. In 2023, non-profit Corporate Accountability and the Guardian undertook a joint…
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India's dramatic election results have confirmed a third term for Narendra Modi, but with a much-weakened mandate – is climate change to blame (or thank) for that? India stands third in the world for the number of billionaires and the…
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German national rail company Deutsche Bahn has partnered with Planet A Foods to offer cocoa-free chocolate shortbreads during the Euro 2024 football championship and beyond. As fans travel to Euro 2024 stadiums across Germany, those…
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The 50 countries most vulnerable to climate change are paying back 15.5% of their government revenues as debt to external creditors, the highest rate since 1990. Debt payments by the 50 countries facing the worst impacts of the climate…
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Eight US lawmakers explain how states can support climate change education in their schools. By Glenn Branch So you want to help to improve climate change education. Good for you! Climate change education is…
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US government departments have signed an agreement to renew their collaborative efforts to reduce food waste and loss in the country. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental…
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The University of Essex has built a new facility to develop crops that can adapt to a hotter and drier planet, which features a vertical farm and is backed by AI-assisted research. Researchers at the University of Essex will leverage…
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Israeli startup Kokomodo has emerged from stealth with a $750,000 investment to produce cocoa and chocolate products via cellular agriculture. As the future of chocolate becomes increasingly uncertain, Kokomodo is the latest startup…
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Lobbying from the meat and dairy sector has helped weaken and delay crucial climate policies in the EU, a new report shows. Six key climate policies in the EU have been the target of intense lobbying by the meat and dairy industry,…
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Rich countries have been sending climate funds to developing nations via programmes that financially benefit themselves, a new investigation shows. In 2009, at COP15 in Copenhagen, developed nations pledged to send $100B a year to help…
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The annual HackSummit is fast approaching. As one of Europe's best climate events, it must deliver a sustainable catering menu – and it has. We speak to the team who designed it. Later this month, food tech community FoodHack will…
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By Kévin Jean, assistant professor in epidemiology, CNAM; Aubrey de Nazella, senior lecturer at Imperial College London; Marion Leroutier, postdoctoral fellow, Institute for Fiscal Studies; Philippe Quirion, research director, CNRS; and …
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As part of its Champions Innovate initiative, UEFA has introduced a slew of sustainability measures for the 2024 Champions League final, which includes carbon labelling and plastic-free packaging. Fans watching Real Madrid and Borussia…
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Making modest ingredient swaps could help cut food emissions by 26%, but larger switches – like replacing meat with plant-based analogues – can bring about a 71% reduction. The food system only trails behind the energy sector in terms…
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Alternative protein network GlassWall Syndicate will now be hosted by global venture capital and accelerator firm Brinc, expanding its realm in Asia-Pacific and towards other sub-verticals. Hong Kong-headquartered VC and accelerator…
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Taylor Swift fans could buy plant-based meat dishes at her Eras Tour concerts in Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. "You smoked, then ate seven vegan nuggets." Taylor Swift may not exactly have butchered the lyrics to her…
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