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Why are people still flying to climate conferences by private jet?
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Over 70,000 delegates, including Rishi Sunak, David Cameron, and King Charles, attend COP28 in Dubai, but over 300 private jet journeys raise environmental concerns. The carbon footprint analysis urges sustainable travel choices.
COP28: Inside the United Arab Emirates, the oil giant hosting 2023 climate change summit
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Critics argued that having oil and gas producers lead climate talks raised a conflict of interest, given the industry’s role in carbon emissions. Indeed, the UAE is reportedly planning to increase oil production and has been accused of flaring more gas than reported.
Climate change could lead to food-related civil unrest in UK within 50 years
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A study suggests that food shortages due to extreme weather events could lead to civil unrest in the UK within 50 years. The country’s vulnerable food system, marked by efficiency over resilience, emphasises the need for plans to address potential disruptions.
It’s time to limit how often we can travel abroad – ‘carbon passports’ may be the answer
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This summer saw global tourism rebound to 84% of pre-pandemic levels, raising climate change concerns due to extreme weather events. A proposal for “carbon passports” aims to curb environmental impact by 2040.
Rishi Sunak is wrong: We polled the British public and found it largely supports strong climate policies
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The UK Government is backtracking on climate legislation and directing funds towards the expansion of the oil and gas industry. Research, however, highlights widespread public support for robust climate measures, contradicting the government’s narrative.
No UK politician is calling for a meat tax – but maybe they should
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Misinformation is a challenge, but the success of the UK’s sugar tax suggests the feasibility of a tax on food. If implemented effectively, a meat tax could tackle health and environmental issues.
The meat paradox: How your brain wrestles with the ethics of eating animals
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Psychologists have described a ‘meat paradox’ in the minds of meat-eating animal lovers.