Scientists criticise UN agency’s failure to withdraw livestock emissions report Academics say there has been no serious response from FAO to their complaints of ‘serious distortions’ in report The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024
Plans to present meat as ‘sustainable nutrition’ at Cop28 revealed Documents show industry intends to go ‘full force’ in arguing meat is beneficial to the environment at climate summit The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
‘A symbol of what humans shouldn’t be doing’: the new world of octopus farming Plans for the world’s first commercial octopus farm are well advanced – just as science discovers more about this curious, intelligent and affectionate animal. Can it be done ethically? The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023
Inside big beef’s climate messaging machine: confuse, defend and downplay A Masters of Beef Advocacy program teaches ‘scientific sounding’ arguments on cattle’s sustainability in an all-out public relations war The Guardian - US · May 3, 2023
How our perception of time shapes our approach to climate change Climate goals can feel distant. But climate change is happening right now. Speed up the benefits for taking action, psychologists say, if you want leaders and others to pay attention and act. WEKU · Jan 4, 2023
Farm-bred octopus: A benefit to the species or an act of cruelty? KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Sandwiched here between the Pacific Ocean and Kona Airport — atop a dusty volcanic desert — dozens of 50-gallon water tanks gurgle and bubble away; each home to a solitary, wild-caught octopus and a couple of floating, plastic bath toys. Los Angeles Times · Dec 29, 2022
Big Meat takes a page from Big Oil Big Meat is using astroturfed research to obfuscate the effect of meat on the planet. Why are we letting them? Salon · Nov 12, 2022
The Playbook by Jennifer Jacquet review – a machiavellian guide to corporate deception The author brilliantly unmasks the devious strategies large companies use to deflect, neutralise and counter any science that threatens profits, but offers no remedy for the problem The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2022
The Playbook by Jennifer Jacquet review – how big business takes on science and wins A ‘guide’ for companies looking to undermine unwelcome research exposes the corporate world’s dark arts The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022