How to Shrink Elephants and Fight Climate Change
Food waste amounts to 200 million tons globally and is the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases worldwide.
6 Ways to Go Greener in Food Production
Transitioning to greener methods can help reduce environmental harm in more ways than one.
Jane Muncke: “Perils of Plastic Packaging”
How do the chemicals used in packaging and processing transfer into the
What If People Don’t Need to Care About Climate Change to Fix It?
"I think the debates on climate change are far too politicized, and
World’s Biggest Meat and Dairy Companies Spend More on Ads than Cutting Emissions — New Report
"None of the companies in the report had targets to cut emissions that aligned with guidance from UN experts."
Can a tax on livestock emissions help curb climate change? Denmark aims to find out
The tax aims to encourage farmers to reduce their herds, install wetlands, and transition to climate-beneficial land practices.
How Meat and Dairy Subsidies Are Driving Climate Change
"while significant focus is given to the diet choices of individuals, the economic systems promoting the consumption of meat and dairy are often overlooked"
Stop meatposting
"posting pictures of meat on social media with captions that aggressively glorify its consumption"
World Bank’s climate plan: Pricier red meat and dairy, cheaper chicken and veggies
"Demand for meat and dairy products comprises almost 60 percent of agri-food emissions."
New Study: Vegan Meat Less Healthy than “Real Meat”?
The study comparing plant-based processed meats to animal-based meats did not show significant differences in health outcome, but..
Is There Such a Thing as “Better” Meat? It’s Complicated
Balancing trade-offs between environmental, social, ethical, and economic considerations is crucial in sourcing "better" meat.
More than half of Colorado River water used by agriculture, researchers find – NPR
The Colorado River's water is being consumed faster than it flows, with livestock feed and crop irrigation taking the lion's share.
Food costs more because of climate change – and it will get worse
Rising temperatures will drive up food inflation by between 0.9 and 3.2% a year by 2035
‘Dirty Dozen’ Guide Shows 95% of These Fruits and Veggies Tested Positive for Pesticides
Nearly 75% of non-organic fruits and veggies contain toxic pesticides, with the "dirty dozen" testing as high as 95%.
