Cultivating climate resilience at COP28: 7 game-changing food and agriculture innovations
The convergence of global pressures, such as climate change and the mounting demands of a fast-growing population, has shone a bright light on agriculture's critical role in addressing these challenges. This important priority was highlighted at the recent United Nations climate conference, which Read More...
What the California food additive ban means for the candy industry
In a big step forward for food safety, California recently enacted a new law known as the "Skittles ban." While the nickname may be deceptive (Skittles are not actually affected), the goal of this bill is to ban certain dangerous food additives by 2027. The additives in question, which include Read More...
New Zealand's groundbreaking shift to renewables promises massive emissions reductions
New Zealand launched its most ambitious emissions reduction initiative to date in an incredible undertaking. The government announced a historic switch from coal to renewable energy at Glenbrook, the country's largest steel factory. This transition is expected to eliminate the emissions equivalent Read More...
California passes landmark conservation act for Western Joshua Trees
Attention all nature lovers! We have some exciting news to share. California just enacted the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, which is a big step forward in the fight against climate change. This historic ordinance is the first of its kind in the state, protecting the spectacular Western Read More...
Building bridges in the midst of conflict: 12 organizations working for Israel-Palestine peace
There is a glimmer of hope in the heart of one of the world's longest and most complex wars, yet it often goes unrecognized. While the sad reality of violence and division dominates the media, countless grassroots organizations are working tirelessly to bring peace and reconciliation to the Read More...
German grocer's "real costs" campaign nudges shoppers towards sustainable choices
A well-known discount supermarket in Germany is taking a bold move toward encouraging sustainability with a revolutionary project. The "wahre Kosten" or "real costs" campaign seeks to raise awareness on the hidden environmental and health costs connected with particular food products. The Read More...
Revolutionizing humanitarian aid with ingenious cardboard bed design
Humanity is confronted with an unprecedented situation. The number of forcibly displaced people on Earth will have surpassed 100 million by 2022, a shocking milestone and a striking reminder of the world's continuous challenges. While the world grapples with mounting humanitarian demands, the Read More...
European Commission President christens world's first "green shipping container"
On September 14th, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen christened the Laura Maersk, the world's first green container ship, in a historic ceremony. This extraordinary vessel, owned by the Danish business Maersk, is expected to change the future of marine transportation by running Read More...
Electric taxis take flight— The greener future of urban air travel
A quiet electric aircraft resembling a bug-like creature glides above the iconic Eiffel Tower and the zinc-grey rooftops of Paris in a stunning spectacle. The Paris area intends to exhibit a small fleet of electric flying taxis during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, clearing the way for a Read More...
California passes radical emissions disclosure bill
California senators took a huge step toward corporate transparency by enacting Senate Bill 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the nation's first mandate for significant U.S.-based firms operating in California to publicly declare their Read More...