Opinion – McDonald’s U-turn on Alonyal shows power of protest
The fast-food giant has decided to buy-back all 225 of its Israeli outlets. Whether progressive or performative, the move proves there’s power in protest. Since October 7th 2023, McDonalds’ global reputation has been heavily tarnished. The brand’s association with Israeli forces – which was established in the public consciousness when Alonyal Ltd,...
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57 companies linked to 80% of GHG emissions since 2016
A report from the Carbon Majors Database reveals that a mere 57 companies have been responsible for 80% of global GHG emissions since 2016. Disclaimer: This update is not intended to create a sense of nihilism or apathy regarding attitudes towards civil action and the mitigation of climate change. We prefer...
Independent football regulation is worth celebrating in the UK
Following a fan-led review in 2021, the UK government announced plans to appoint an independent football regulator to oversee England’s top five leagues. That bill was introduced in parliament this week. A landmark bill has been introduced in UK parliament this week confirming the creation of an independent regulator...
F1 Sponsor under fire for misleading sustainability claims
Saudi Aramco and the Financial Times have been accused of greenwashing after claims made about sustainable fuels were cast in doubt. As concerns regarding climate change and environmental sustainability mount, corporations are under increased pressure to embrace and offer green initiatives. But this demand also exacerbates the risk of greenwashing, as...
Miami Seaquarium faces eviction over animal neglect investigations
Following the tragic death of an orca whale named Lolita, the welfare of animals kept in the Florida Seaquarium has come under intense scrutiny. Now, it appears the site will be forced to close for good. It’s a big day for animal rights. After almost 70 years, the Seaquarium in Miami,...
Slovakia is turning old cigarette butts into asphalt roads
Around Bratislava, containers specially designed for cigarette butts have been set up by the local council. Once full, their contents are being upcycled into asphalt roads, preventing tons of chemicals and plastic waste from entering the natural environment. Every day, a whopping 18 billion cigarette butts are thrown away. Over a...
Biden administration hit by lawsuits from green groups and Big Oil
Biden’s offshore drilling plan has sparked controversy, with both oil and gas companies and environmental groups voicing their concerns through lawsuits filed against the administration. Recently, two separate lawsuits were filed against the Biden administration at the same time over its five-year oil drilling plan in the Gulf of Mexico. The lawsuits were filed by Earthjustice, a California-based environmental law organization on behalf of other environmental groups, and the American...
Spain becomes latest European nation to ban short-haul domestic flights
Back in November, the Spanish government proposed a ban on flights that take less than 2.5 hours by train. Confirmation that the law will come into effect soon signals a win for the environment – but is it too good to be true? In efforts to reduce its national carbon footprint, Spain has become the latest European country to ban domestic flights travelling distances reachable within 2.5 hours by train. The...
JP Morgan and State Street back out of largest climate investor group
Some $14 trillion of assets have up and left Climate Action 100+. Key corporate members JP Morgan and State Street have announced their resignation from the global investment group while BlackRock has significantly limited its involvement. Sigh. Climate adaptation costs could reportedly climb to $340 billion by 2030. Yet, a duo of financial behemoths worth a combined $14 trillion deem this a great time to jump ship from coordinated international...
New report shows plastic companies knew recycling would be useless
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental and public health issues of our time. A new investigation shows that the companies producing it knew all along that recycling programs would be pointless. For the last 50 years, we have been advised to recycle plastic waste whenever possible, yet a new report claims that oil companies and plastic producers knew this effort was pointless. Published by the Center for Climate Integrity...
