More than 450 scientists have signed a letter to PR and advertising agencies urging them to drop clients that profit from fossil fuels. The letter was released by Clean Creatives and the Union of Concerned Scientists on Wednesday, as PR Week reported, and emphasized the importance of spreading accurate information about the climate crisis.
New company Plant Power Fast Food is taking on fast-food mega-giants and making a bet on plant-based eating as the “way of the future.” With more attention on heart- and planet-healthy eating generally, plant-based fast food options are proliferating across the industry. The company, based in California, has a strong base near colleges and recently […]
Mark Hertsgaard This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND — “I’d feel ridiculous if I weren’t here,” said Tom Birch, a teacher from Edinburg, as he carried a sign reading “Soon Humanity Will Be Net-Zero.” Birch was among the many tens of […]
Mark Hertsgaard This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. The author is CCNow’s co-founder and executive director. Some of the best news out of Glasgow so far is that the U.S. media is finally paying serious attention to the climate crisis. We’ll see if […]
By Brett Wilkins Chanting “shame on you,” activists rallied amid a heavy police presence Monday evening outside a swanky reception for world leaders and others attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland to protest their inadequate response to the planetary emergency. Members of Britain’s royal family and corporate executives joined heads of […]
By Chris McGreal This story originally appeared in the Guardian and is part of “”Climate Crimes,”” a special series by the Guardian and Covering Climate Now focused on investigating how the fossil fuel industry contributed to the climate crisis and lied to the American public. The chief executive of ExxonMobil, Darren Woods, was accused of […]
Have you heard this one before? “One tree planted for every purchase made.” Chances are, you have, and probably more than once. Trees have become the poster child for demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability, with a constantly growing list of businesses, politicians, and nonprofits rallying around the idea that we can use forests to […]
By Andrea Germanos New Zealand officials on Thursday heralded passage of a groundbreaking law requiring financial institutions to disclose climate-related risks. “This is a landmark day,” Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark said in a speech to Parliament. At issue is the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, which had its […]
Campaigners say the research shows Total and other oil and gas majors have “stolen the precious time of a generation to stem the climate crisis.” By Adam Barnett and Phoebe Cooke French oil giant Total knew that its fossil fuel extraction could contribute to global warming as early as 1971 but stayed silent about it […]
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