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Greenpeace reacts to threat of Iran war on global food price shock
Greenpeace reaction to the disruption of global fertiliser supply chains caused by closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Reheating plastic food containers: what science says about microplastics and chemicals in ready meals
How often do you eat takeaway food? What about pre-prepared ready meals? Or maybe just microwaving some leftovers you had in the fridge? In any of these cases, there’s a pretty good chance the container was made out of plastic. Considering that they can be an extremely affordable option, are there any potential downsides we…
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“Are We Cooked?”: New Greenpeace report warns of ready meals flooded with microplastics and toxic chemicals
Consumers worldwide are being misled by “microwave-safe” labels while regulators turn a blind eye, as plastics production surges and health risks mount.
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Are We Cooked? The Hidden Health Risks of Plastic-Packaged Ready Meals
Greenpeace International's analysis of 24 research papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals found that the plastics we use to package our food are exposing us to health risks – and none more so than heated ready meals and takeaways.
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European energy and agriculture investments in Middle East and North Africa risk replicating extractive neocolonial harms of Big Oil and Big Ag, warns Greenpeace report
The transition to a green economy risks deepening inequality and replicating injustices of the fossil fuel era unless governments correct course, warns a new report by Greenpeace MENA and the MENAFem Movement for Economic, Development and Ecological Justice.
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Why I got up early today to take action for food and climate
I have to say it’s a little nerve racking being up here, and there’s a chill wind in the air, but if this action brings light to the climate impacts of methane from Big Meat and Dairy, then my determination to be here this morning was well worth it.
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Drought: Safe space helps queer Zimbabweans tackle climate impacts
In an effort to curb their vulnerability to climate impacts such as food insecurity, Mother’s Haven is helping queer Zimbabwean women and trans men adapt to climate change.
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One of the world’s biggest fishing fleets doesn’t want you to watch this film. Find out why.
"If some people find this documentary disturbing or it makes them feel uncomfortable, it means we are pressing the right buttons."
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3 strategies employed by Big Meat and Dairy to make sure that scientific findings line up with corporate profits
To protect their interests, Big Meat and Dairy companies wield political influence to counter potential regulations and use marketing ingenuity to maintain consumers’ trust. Influencing science and the use of science more broadly is a central tactic.