Sunak defends decision to skip COP27
As more than 83,000 Brits sign a petition calling for King Charles to U-turn on his cancelled COP27 appearance, new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has received criticism over his own…
Plastic Pollution Lawsuits are Coming. Is Big Oil Ready?
New research on plastic pollution from Minderoo Foundation shows the potential for harmful impacts could lead to a number of liability claims against the petrochemical industry. “Just as oil and…
‘Follow New York’s example’, group urges C40 mayors
Ahead of the C40 World Mayors Summit, which ran 19-21 October in Buenos Aires, a coalition of 200 businesses called for ‘accelerated action’ on plant-based food solutions to the climate…
Organic agriculture benefits the planet, farmers and communities – webinar
Many consumers understand that growing foods without synthetic pesticides is better for the health of our planet, though the communities and people that benefit are often left out of the…
OTB calls environmental labelling a ‘welcome tool’
The Organic Trade Board (OTB) says environmental labelling is the key to helping consumers make ‘more informed, sustainable and educated decisions at point of purchase’. The statement follows a webinar…
80,000 sign petition for King to attend COP27
A petition addressed to Buckingham Palace and Downing Street is demanding a reversal of the decision for King Charles to back out of his appearance at COP27 next month. The…
Israel’s Grace Breeding Reveals a Breakthrough In Tackling Global Fertilizer Emissions
Israel-based Grace Breeding says it can improve grain yields by 18 percent and biomass by 16 percent, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizer and the environmental impact of conventional farming…
World Food Day: More consumers change diets for environmental reasons and to help prevent climate change
New findings released by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) show that more people are changing their diets to protect the environment as their worries over climate change grow. The study…
SA conference agenda: Organic versus the cost of living crisis
This year’s Organic Trade Conference, to be hosted by the Soil Association on 19 October, will consider the market performance of organic in the context of the cost of living…
GMO deregulation ‘is a disaster’ says Slow Food in the UK
The Soil Association, OF&G, the Sustainable Food Trust, IFOAM Organics Europe, Demeter, Friends of the Earth Europe and Doves Farm are among 60 organizations which have signed a joint letter…