Climate Change
— Despite being major polluters, global meat and dairy companies invest minimally in emission reduction, spending more on marketing and lobbying. Their climate targets are often misleading, failing to meet UN guidelines.
Climate Change
Climate change is the result of long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. While some of these shifts may occur naturally, human activities have been the primary driver of climate change since the 1800s. The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, releases heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere, exacerbating the problem.
Climate Change
— A climate science denial group has appeared on GB News over 35 times since October 2023, downplaying climate issues and opposing net zero policies.
Climate Change
— A controversial right-wing conference in Brussels, sponsored by a Hungarian think tank funded by fossil fuels, faced shutdown by police due to safety concerns. The event included prominent climate change sceptics and right-wing politicians, including Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman.
Climate Change
— The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Switzerland violated human rights by not sufficiently tackling climate change, setting a legal precedent for future climate litigation and potentially impacting national policies across Europe.
Climate Change
— In February 2024, Hastings experienced a landslide, highlighting gaps in UK governance and preparedness for climate change-induced weather events, underscoring the need for systemic change in climate resilience policies.
Environment
— ExxonMobil is accused of greenwashing over claims that its ‘carbon capture’ project is reducing emissions.
Environment
— The UK’s onshore oil industry, revitalised by higher prices and technological advances, faces scrutiny amid plans for new drilling in scenic areas. However, investing in renewable energy offers a more sustainable future.
UK Politics
— Tory MP Lee Anderson, suspended from the Conservative Party, joins Reform UK, a climate science denial party. He opposes net zero policies, supports fossil fuels, and works with GB News, known for climate denial.
Climate Change
— Potential exists for a significant reduction in animal product consumption, unlocking vast agricultural land. Plant-based alternatives, including lab-grown meat, could replace traditional products, benefiting the environment and climate.
Climate Change
— Green MP Caroline Lucas pulls the curtain back on the UK Government’s net-zero strategy, revealing a plan riddled with “inherent uncertainties and risk,” reliant on unproven technologies, and lacking concrete policies.
Climate Change
— Tobacco lobbyists are strongly regulated – could a ‘tobacco-style’ ban work in the EU for fossil fuel interests?
UK Politics
— The UK’s approval of North Sea oil and gas licenses, including for a major Conservative donor’s subsidiary, sparks controversy. Critics question environmental impact, conflicts of interest, and adherence to climate goals.
UK Politics
— Labour leader Keir Starmer faces pressure over Labour’s proposed £28 billion yearly investment in green initiatives. Critics fear fiscal liability, while supporters argue for urgent climate action despite potential political backlash.
Climate Change
— Scotland’s iconic moorlands, maintained through muirburn, face scrutiny as nearly one-third of the burning occurs on peatlands, threatening vital carbon stores and prompting the need for regulation.
Climate Change
— The annual gathering in Davos showcases the hypocrisy of high-carbon lifestyles among leaders and CEOs advocating for climate action. Though systemic change is crucial, leaders setting personal emissions targets would enhance credibility and spur broader commitment.
UK Politics
— Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho accepted a donation from Lord Michael Hintze, a funder of climate science denial group GWPF, raising concerns about government commitment to net zero policies.
