Environment
We need to move rapidly and radically to counter climate change, acidification of the oceans, loss of biodiversity, degradation of soils and poor air quality. We look at the initiatives around the globe that are tackling the massive challenges for life on earth.
Extinction or Regeneration: The stark choice
The recent Compassion in World Farming/iPES-Food hosted conference, Extinction or Regeneration, unpicked the horrors of factory farming and of the wider, broken food system. It is clear that extinction or regeneration truly is the stark choice facing us.
What if the world went plant-based?
In a recent lecture and Q&A hosted by Vegoforum and Plant-based Treaty, University of Oxford's Dr Joseph Poore set out current evidence related to the potentially massive environmental benefits of a plant-based food system. While vested interests want to keep the status quo, there's arguably no bigger contribution we could all make to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Film Review: Finite. Why we all need to become activists
Finite is a powerful call to arms. The film tells the inspiring, hope-filled story of communities in the UK and German pitted against planet-wrecking, profit-driven fossil fuel giants. When all else fails, it comes down to incredibly brave, committed individuals to stand up for what's right. This is vital story-telling at its best.
The true cost of industrial fish farming
Industrial farming of fish is a disaster for animal welfare, human health and the environment. We caught up with Don Staniford, one of a small band of tireless, dedicated campaigners exposing the green-wash
Helping communities cope with extreme heat
As heat events become ever more extreme and common around the globe, a number of cities have adopted a smartphone app to help residents and visitors cope with the risks
Ailuna: Changing habits, one dare at a time
The Ailuna app supports people to develop habits that are good for them and the planet. On the way is a version that seeks to do the same for an organisation's employees. We spoke to co-founder, Lars Ronning