Environment & Climate Change News | Totally Vegan Buzz

Greggs launches first ‘eco-shop’ as part of new sustainability pledge

The bakery chain aims to have 250 of its shops featuring elements from this bespoke eco- format by the end of 2022. Greggs, the largest bakery chain in the UK, has opened its first eco-shop to trail the store’s future sustainability initiatives. The new shop in Northampton’s Great Billing, is a ‘brand new and bespoke …

200,000 properties in England could be underwater by 2050 due to rising sea levels

The country could face around 14 inches (35cm) of sea level rise compared to historic levels within 30 years and an almost certain level rise of 1m by the end of the century, researchers report. Rising sea levels around the English coast will wash away nearly 200000 homes and businesses by 2050, estimates a new …

New Zealand to tax burps of cows, sheep to tackle climate crisis

“Almost half the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, mainly methane.” New Zealand has proposed to put a price on sheep and cow burps to tackle one of the island nation’s biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions. If the draft plan is passed, New Zealand will become the first country to levy a …

‘Landmark’ ivory ban comes into force today – but unscrupulous traders can still evade it, campaigners say

According to campaigners, ivory peddlers may continue to sell elephant tusks by passing their products as derivatives from unprotected mammals such as walruses, narwhals, and hippos. The UK has finally banned trade in elephant teeth and tusks in a bid to tackle poaching and help protect elephants but campaigners say the move doesn’t go far …

Bulgaria bans breeding and import of mink to protect biodiversity

The American mink, which is widespread throughout the EU has caused significant adverse impacts on native wildlife, after animals escaped from fur farms. Bulgaria has banned the breeding and importing of American Mink following concerns over animals escaping from fur farms and damaging native ecosystems. The decision will lead to the closure of Bulgaria’s last …

Billie Eilish among other celebrities push for action against poverty & climate change

The celebs are backing a petition that calls on leaders to break systemic barriers, address extreme poverty, and take climate action. Several high-profile musicians and celebrities have signed an open letter calling on world leaders to take action on issues of extreme poverty and climate change. They have partnered with International advocacy organization Global Citizen, …

Aussies must give up ‘meat addiction’ to help fight climate change, academics say

According to the authors, Aussies should become ‘flexitarian’ and reduce meat consumption by 80-90%. Academics have asked Australians to cut beef from their diets to meet climate change targets and hit net zero by 2050. In a new book called Food in a Planetary Emergency, authors Diana Bogueva and Dora Marinova have blamed Aussie meat-eaters …

London and other major cities could run out of water ‘in 25 years’ due to rising risk of drought

“Drought is not new but its intensity and frequency have increased over the last 30 years due to global warming.” According to a new report, cities around the world from London to Beijing and New Delhi are in increasing danger of running out of fresh water as a result of the looming climate crisis. The …

Glue traps are now banned in England

“This law is great news for mice and rats, but also for the many unintended victims who get stuck in the glue, such as delicate birds, grass snakes, frogs and hedgehogs.” Glue traps which are widely used to catch mice and rats will be banned across England after a government-backed Private Members Bill received unanimous …

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers die caught in animal traps

It is estimated that fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild. Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers have died after being caught in traps on Indonesia’s Sumatra island. This is the latest blow for a species whose numbers are estimated to have dropped to about several hundreds. Local authorities found two of the dead …

42% of US campus menus to move towards plant-based

“Any sustainability plan that’s meant to create real change—and not just be greenwashing jargon—will center on shifting from a meat-heavy menu to one that’s focused on plant-based entrées.” Hundreds of universities across the US are set to have more plant-based menu options on their menus in the coming years. The move has been initiated by …

UK to launch ‘climate change GCSE’ to teach students how to conserve the planet

The GCSE course aims to empower young people to take action on the environment and put “climate change at the heart of education”. The Department for Education (DfE) has decided to launch a new course on Natural History to teach children about climate change and conserving our natural inheritance. The first ever General Certificate of …