The food sector is both a threat to the climate through the impact of certain crops, and a sector threatened by climate change and dramatic events such as the war in Ukraine. A study claims that Europe could produce 100% of the soy it consumes, an infographic illustrates who produces wheat and who depends on it, and seed banks against a global food crisis.

Before the commitments made by nations at Cop26, it was more than likely that, at the height of the climate crisis, the rise in temperature would exceed 2°C, with more serious consequences for billions of people. Today, the peak temperature increase is more likely to be around 1.9°C. This will depend on all countries implementing their commitments.

A young activist from “Just stop oil” was a guest on Good Morning Britain to explain the group’s motivations in the fight against fossil fuels. Their message is quite simple and based on scientific information, ask the British government to halt all new oil licenses and exploration and authorizations in the North Sea. She found herself up against a wall.

The nuclear disasters of Chernobyl and, more recently, Fukushima remind us that the production of nuclear energy constantly exposes us to danger. And the war in Ukraine further reinforces this feeling of insecurity. However, the urgency of the energy transition is putting nuclear power back at the heart of the debate: between its supporters, who point to its low emissions, and its detractors, who emphasize its drawbacks.

Switzerland’s emissions were to be cut by 20% by 2020 compared with 1990 levels. The reduction was only 19%, despite measures linked to the covid pandemic, yesterday’s mild weather and the possibility of taking into account the carbon sink results (processes that absorb carbon) of Swiss forests and wood products (around 350,000 tonnes of CO2). On the other hand, the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions led to a sharp rise in emissions.

At a time when people care more than ever about where their clothes come from, leather is a controversial topic in the sustainable fashion sphere. So is leather ethical or sustainable?
Good on You, the fashion retail review platform, explores the many hidden costs of leather and why consumers concerned about animal welfare and sustainability should avoid it.

Climate change is already threatening many of our favorite foods. All our food systems – agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture – are breaking down under the stress of rising temperatures, forest fires, droughts and floods. If nothing is done to curb the climate crisis, crop losses will be devastating.

Preconceived ideas are tenacious, particularly those concerning the climate. IPCC scientists are adamant that taking action to protect the climate and stay below the 2°C warming limit will generate economic benefits that outweigh the costs. And at the level of individual action, a large body of research shows that there is a positive relationship between environmentally-friendly behavior and personal well-being.

Despite strong ambitions, the Europe Ecologie-Les Verts candidate failed to qualify for the second round. Yannick Jadot failed in his attempt to rally his camp by proposing to build a “successful” government ecology and by making “the environment an absolute priority”. According to political scientist Daniel Boy, the problem is structural: the French can’t imagine an ecologist becoming president.

Let’s make no mistake: blaming consumers is not the way to change the system. The incentive to buy is immense and, for many, irresistible. With this real-time model, the designer is obsolete, replaced by engineers and sophisticated software that enable brands to reduce production to just 10 days, screen-friendly garments designed for obsolescence, destined for the landfill.