Jonathan Ross goes vegan to ‘help save the planet’
The TV presenter revealed the news in a recent episode of ITV talk show Loose Women. Jonathan Ross has ditched meat and dairy this year for ‘the planet’. The British television presenter and comedian spoke about his new diet and the reasons he decided to switch on a recent episode of ITV talk show Loose …
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Adidas to release new vegan fungi leather shoes in 2021 as part of ‘sustainability initiative’ to use less animal material in its product range
“We have continued to invest in sustainability initiatives during the coronavirus pandemic and we will significantly expand our range of sustainable products in 2021.” This week, Adidas revealed plans to ‘move closer toward its objective to end plastic waste’ by noting a raft of sustainability measures for the coming years. In a press release, the …
Greta Thunberg says climate experts are being ignored despite the pandemic showing ‘we cannot make it without science’
“We are not listening to climate scientists, we’re not listening to scientists who work on biodiversity and that, of course, needs to change.” Greta Thunberg has accused the world of not paying attention to the climate crisis despite the pandemic showing the importance of listening to science. She states that nations are listening to ‘one …
More than 1.5 billion face masks believed to have flooded the oceans in 2020
“It is critical that we work to reduce our use of single-use plastics, and we all have a role to play.” More than 1.56 billion masks have entered the oceans in 2020, according to a new report. The study reporting such an alarming figure has been released by Hong-Kong-based marine conservation organization OceansAsia entitled “Masks …
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Dalai Lama and Greta Thunberg to discuss steps to combat climate change in upcoming event
The duo along with leading scientists will discuss the climate crisis and steps for addressing this urgent challenge. In an upcoming event, the Dalai Lama and Greta Thunberg are teaming up to discuss issues that are accelerating global warming. The two climate advocates along with leading scientists will gather to address the question: “What can …
Meat prices should be 146% more to account for ‘climate costs’, study says
The study states that if animal products included the cost of their carbon footprints, their prices would hit the roof. A new report published in the journal Nature Communications states that meat could cost 146 % more if the polluter-pays principle was applied to various processes of meat production. According to the study the ‘consequential …
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Microplastics found in human placenta is a ‘matter of great concern’, new study says
“It is like having a cyborg baby: no longer composed only of human cells, but a mixture of biological and inorganic entities.” For the first time, researchers have found microplastic particles in the placentas of unborn babies, a discovery that has been described as “a matter of great concern”. The “Plasticenta” study, which has been …
Greta Thunberg blasts world leaders saying ‘their empty words’ are destroying present and future living conditions
“At the current emission rate, our remaining carbon dioxide budget for 1.5 degrees will be completely gone within seven years.” Climate activist Greta Thunberg has blasted world leaders over their inadequacies in addressing the climate crisis. The 17-year-old said “there are no climate leaders”, even after five years of signing the Paris Agreement, in which …
UN urges all country leaders to declare ‘state of climate emergency’
“Can anybody still deny that we are facing a dramatic emergency?” The UN secretary general, António Guterres called on all world leaders at the recently held 2020 Climate Ambition Summit, to declare a ‘state of climate emergency’ in order to curb the ominous effects of global warming. The UN, UK and France co-hosted the summit together …
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Tesco scraps 20m single-use plastic items from Christmas range
“It’s an important commitment given the damage we all know that glitter and throwaway plastic is doing to our marine environment.” UK’s largest supermarket chain Tesco has scrapped 20m pieces of single-use plastic from its Christmas range this year in an effort to tackle plastic pollution. The move is part of its pledge towards removing …
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Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Nestlé are top plastic polluters for third year in a row, says report
“These companies claim to be addressing the plastic crisis, yet they continue to invest in false solutions while teaming up with oil companies to produce even more plastic.” Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé have been named the world’s top plastic polluters for the third year in a row. The three food giants have been accused of …
Over 100,000 tonnes of CO2-eq saved by past Veganuary participants, research finds
“2021 is the year for positive action and Veganuary is urging everyone to embrace this opportunity to reshape the future.” According to data compiled by Dr Helen Harwatt from Harvard University’s Animal Law and Policy program, Veganuary participants have saved more than 100,000 tonnes of CO2eq, and six million litres of water. Studying the impact …