IKEA to remove dairy from menus by 2030 for climate goals
“The climate footprint of plant-based food is often lower compared to animal-based options,” IKEA stated. IKEA has announced plans to eliminate dairy products from its cafe menus by 2030 as part of its climate goals. The Swedish giant furniture recently published its new sustainability report which outlines a number of initiatives to target carbon emissions …
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Teen runner Innes FitzGerald turns down World Championship for the planet
“The least I can do is voice my solidarity with those suffering on the front line of climate breakdown.” Young British distance runner Innes FitzGerald has refused to fly to Australia to compete in the World Cross Country Championships. The leading junior female endurance athlete wrote to British Athletics to excuse herself from the event …
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Earth likely to cross critical climate limits in 10-12 years, AI-based study finds
The AI based findings showed that exceeding the 2C increase has a 50% chance of happening by 2050. A new study has indicated that the world is on track to exceed the internationally agreed-upon climate change threshold in about a decade, Scientists of the study published in Monday’s journal Proceedings of the National Academy of …
Dublin bus adverts draw criticism from politicians
“The recent EPA statistics show that animal agriculture is the highest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland – 37.5%.” Ads on Dublin buses promoting a vegan lifestyle and thrashing the dairy industry have sparked a huge backlash with politicians labelling them “highly misleading and toxic”. The posters were displayed on 120 buses and billboards …
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Bill Gates invests in a start-up trying to stop cows from burping methane
The climate technology startup has developed a feed supplement that could cut 98% of the cows’ methane emissions. Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has invested in an Australian start-up that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by targeting cow burps. The billionaire’s organization Breakthrough Energy Ventures, also backed by Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos, …
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Bill Gates predicts fake meat and plant-based foods will ‘eventually’ be ‘very good’ options in the fight against climate change
“I think eventually these products will be very good, even though their share is small today.” Business magnate Bill Gates has said that fake meat products will eventually be a “very good” option for consumers, especially for those not willing to go vegan or plant-based but looking to reduce their climate impact The billionaire turned …
Climate change labels on food can change eating habits, study shows
Study findings indicate climate labels on restaurant menus would encourage consumer decisions. Climate labels on food items such as meat informing consumers of the negative impact of the production of such foods on the planet can alter their buying habits, according to a new study. The research, which was published in JAMA Network Open, was …
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Virgin Atlantic to launch first transatlantic net zero flight. But is it truly ‘guilt free’?
The aircraft will be powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This low-emissions fuel is made from forestry or agricultural waste. Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of the world’s first ‘net-zero’ transatlantic flight. The aircraft will be a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 and will fly between Heathrow, London, and John F Kennedy airport, New …
10 years vegan James Cameron attends ‘Dolphin Show’ for Avatar 2 promotions
The director has been an outspoken advocate for animals in the past, an ardent environmentalist, and vegan for over 10 years. Renowned director James Cameron has come under fire for attending a “dolphin show” to promote his epic science fiction film Avatar: The Way of Water. Cameron was in Tokyo, Japan on 10th December to …
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Would you make your dog eat lab-grown meat?
The global pet food sector emits more greenhouse gases than countries including Mozambique and the Philippines. In the last few years, plant-based food choices have soared in popularity for health, planet and ethical reasons. Understandably, pet owners also want the best for their furry companions, especially when it comes to food. According to a 2021 …
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Is David Attenborough vegan? Here’s what we know
The legendary naturalist’s work focuses on animals, climate change, environmental destruction – but does his diet conform to his environmental views? Sir David Attenborough is well known for his passion for everything planet and his dedication to research, documentation, and advocacy in protecting and restoring nature is unparalleled. Naturally, with him being such a force …
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UK PM Rishi Sunak appoints vegan as head of green policy
Downing Street hopes the new hire will make Sunak sound more authentic on environmental issues, the Guardian reports. Rishi Sunak has reportedly appointed a vegan as his head of environmental policy. According to the Guardian, No 10 has approached Meera Vadher to overhaul the prime minister’s image on the environment. Vadher is a former special …
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