greenhouse gas emissions
Psychologists From 40 Countries Say Climate Anxiety Is a Global Threat
Leaders from more than 40 psychological associations across the globe agree that climate change "is a serious global threat." The representatives met in Lisbon for the first-ever International Summit on Psychology’s Contributions to Global Health...
Germany Urged to Slash Meat Consumption by 50%
Halving meat consumption could help Germany reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by as much as 32 percent, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of...
21,000 Scientists Want You to Ditch Meat for the Planet
More than 21,000 scientists from around the world believe that humans need to seriously change their behavior -- including reducing the amount of meat they eat and consuming more plant-based foods -- in order...
Scotland Moving Toward Zero Emissions With Shift to Meat-Free Diets
A new Scottish report has acknowledged the importance of vegan and meat-free diets in helping the country reach its greenhouse gas emissions targets. Scotland has worked hard to reduce its carbon emissions, with floating wind farms...
The Netherlands’ Meat-Heavy Diet Is Destroying the Planet, Says Environmental Council
The Dutch government is facing seminal changes in order to meet its self-imposed climate change targets. The Netherlands' prime strategic advisory board, the Council for Environment and Infrastructure (Rli), has recommended the nation decrease...
New Sustainability Index Shows That the World’s Top Animal Agriculture Companies Are Failing to...
A new global sustainability index released earlier this week has revealed that the majority of the world's meat, dairy, and fish suppliers are failing to address or effectively manage contributions to climate change, putting Paris...
8 Facts to Remind You Why You Went Vegan
Veganism is experiencing an all-time high at the moment, with more people than ever before consciously making an effort to cut back on animal products. Practicing veganism is one of the best ways to...
Dutch Council for the Environment Urges Citizens to Eat More Vegan Food
In order to propel the Netherlands toward a more sustainable food system and improve public health, the Council for the Environmental Infrastructure, an independent advisory board that provides advice on the outlines of policy,...
New Zealanders Are Eating 25 Kilograms Less Meat, Says New Data
These days, many people are reducing or eliminating animal product consumption. Some make the decision for the animals or for their health, however, more and more are making these choices in the name of...
Animal Production to Increase by 50% if the World Continues to Eat Meat, Study...
The current farming system causes high greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, eutrophication of land and water bodies (which can leave these areas lifeless) as well as a multitude of other issues. However, a recent study...
Aviation or Animals: Who’s to Blame for Staggering Rise in Greenhouse Gases?
Following on from the recent UK plans to scrap petrol and diesel cars from 2040 there is yet more 'flying away' from the main cause of global warming. A recent United Nations report raised concerns that the...
Should We Label Products For Climate “Damage” Awareness?
Anand Damani of the Huffington Post has suggested that in order for the world to begin making a real impact on the reversal of climate change, we need to make some serious changes to...