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International Compost Awareness Week 2022
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry.
Earth Week Quote Series
We have selected quotes that highlight how we feel about Earth Week and Earth Day.
13 Global Food Banks Reshaping Food Distribution to Address the Root Causes of Hunger
Recent data from the Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) shows that the food banks within its network served 40 million people across 44 countries in 2020, a 132 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Climate-driven floods will disproportionately affect Black communities, study finds
Climate change means more flood risk from rising seas, hurricanes and heavy rain. Black communities in the southern U.S. are in the crosshairs, according to a new analysis.
Calculate the Impact of Food Waste - YOUR Impact
And the impacts of surplus food and food waste on our climate and environment are enormous, since food that is never eaten still requires resources to grow, harvest, transport, cool, cook or otherwise prepare – even when it ends up being disposed of.
Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report
Against a backdrop of fires and floods, researchers are meeting virtually to finalize a key climate science study.
Earth Hour: ‘Make Peace With Nature’
Warning that climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution “threaten lives, jobs and health”, the UN chief called 2021 “a year to change course.”
Food Waste in America in 2021: Statistics + Facts
Food takes up more space in US landfills than anything else.
Food Systems Account For Over One-Third Of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
More than one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity can be attributed to the way we produce, process and package food, a UN-backed study published on Tuesday has revealed.
These 6 Numbers Define The Climate Challenge In A Changing U.S.
Joe Biden takes office during an increasingly obvious and destructive climate crisis. To rein it in, he’ll have to keep these 6 numbers in mind.
FROM THE FIELD: Poor And Vulnerable Bear Brunt Of Climate Change
People living in low-income countries are at least four times more likely to be displaced by extreme weather compared to people in rich countries, despite being the least responsible for climate change, that’s according to the UN’s humanitarian office, OCHA.
Biden Cancels Keystone XL Pipeline and Rejoins Paris Climate Agreement
In a burst of climate orders, the president also ordered federal agencies to begin the process of reinstating environmental regulations reversed under the Trump administration.
The Circular Economy of A Christmas Tree
Evidence has showed that although artificial Christmas trees can be reused, a regular Christmas tree is more environmentally friendly. Let’s dive into the details.
From Farm To Fork: How Food Systems Can Power Climate Action
It also identifies sixteen ways policymakers could take more action, from farm to fork, to integrate food systems in their national climate strategies, that could also help improve food security.
World Food Security Increasingly At Risk Due To ‘Unprecedented’ Climate Change Impact, New UN Report Warns
More than 500 million people today live in areas affected by erosion linked to climate change…
Has The World Started To Take Climate Change Fight Seriously?
A surprise announcement at this year’s UN General Assembly has transformed the politics of cutting carbon…