The UK is the first nation to have officially declared a state of climate emergency. Dozens of local governments all over the world have already done so, and many others will follow the wave. We look at what this means, and where it’s been declared.
Climate change could reduce barley yields, negatively affecting the availability and price of beer. This may not be global warming’s worst tragic consequence but could represent a sad loss.
With a new video Greta Thunberg calls on companies and decision-makers to act against climate change. The young Swedish activist attended the World Economic Forum in Davos to talk about the climate.
Saving soil, water, greenhouse gases and animal lives without giving up the taste of meat. This is Beyond Meat’s gamble. We spoke to chairman Seth Goldman about why the switch to plant based meat alternatives is paying off.
It’s all about telling the right stories. Danielle Nierenberg, founder of the think tank Food Tank, travels the world meeting people who are revolutionising the food system. In this interview she shares some of these eye-opening experiences.
Renowned British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. Here’s what he did for science and to raise awareness on climate change.
Due to a prolonged drought in Zambia, maize production could fall from the current 3.6 million tonnes to 1.8-2 million tonnes this crop season if the current dry spell which the nation is experiencing continues.
Agriculture and climate change are deeply intertwined. The effects of global warming on food supply are dire, whilst world population is increasing. It’s time to change the way agriculture affects the environment, and vice versa.
On the 20th of January Donald Trump celebrated his first year as leader of the United States. Environmental, social and foreign policies: here’s an overview of Trump’s first year.
These are the top news stories of 2017 and the people who have most left a mark on a year that has been intense yet also rewarding from the point of view of social and environmental sustainability.
