The Footprint of a Loaf of Bread
Researchers have completed a study that documents the environmental impact of producing a loaf of bread. They determined the amount of greenhouse gas emissions at each stage of bread production—from wheat farming to transportation—and added up the total. They found that 2.6 million tons of greenhouse gases are emitted each year in the U.K. as a result of bread production. The study’s authors hope the findings will lead to more efficient and sustainable production methods. Listen to learn more about the environmental footprint of a loaf of bread and how consumers can help make a difference.
Read MoreChoosing Food with a Low Carbon Footprint
The choices people make about what they eat and where their food comes from can have an impact on the planet. Choosing foods with a lower carbon footprint can help reduce global warming and climate change. In this audio story, food and climate experts interviewed during the U.N. Climate Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, share their wisdom about the factors affecting a food’s carbon footprint and how to make climate-friendly food choices. Listen to learn some surprising facts about food production and the environment.
Read MoreYoung People Win Climate Lawsuit
A judge has ruled that the state of Montana’s promotion of fossil fuel production has violated the constitutional rights of young people in the state. This is a first of its kind ruling that may have long lasting impacts in the state and across the country. Listen to learn why the voices of young climate activists were taken seriously in a court of law, and find out what the state of Montana must do as a result of the ruling.
Read MoreSocial Media Influencers Urge Followers NOT to Buy
Social media influencers often push people to buy more. Now, though, some of them are putting their powers of persuasion to work with a different goal in mind. In this audio story, a sustainability expert discusses de-influencers – people using their platforms to discourage overconsumption in an effort to protect natural resources and curb climate change. She explains how deinfluencing can be done well and how followers are responding. Listen to learn more about deinfluencing and the positive impact that changes in consumer behavior can have on the planet.
Read MoreCURRENT EVENT | April 16, 2024
It is hard to know how to tackle a problem as overwhelming as climate change, and many people feel defeated when they try. Now a data scientist has written a book that takes a practical and more optimistic approach to the issue. In Not the End of the World, the scientist highlights how humanity has made improvements in important areas of science and social science that suggest there is hope for human efforts to combat climate change. Listen to hear which actions the scientist believes are most beneficial and learn why she avoids telling readers exactly what they should and should not do.
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01/14/2024
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