U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday there has been progress toward a trade deal with China, but denied that he was considering lifting tariffs on Chinese imports. “Things are going very well with China and with trade,” he told reporters at the White House, adding that he had seen some “false reports” indicating that […]

Climate change: it’s a subject you can’t avoid, and you’re only going to hear more about it as the world continues to feel the heat. Maybe you’ve watched documentaries about cute endangered polar animals or tried to read complicated scientific journals about wildfires, rising ocean levels or fossil fuels. The causes of climate change are […]

Scientists say a drastic cut in meat consumption is needed, but this requires political will It has been known for a while that the amount of animal products being eaten is bad for both the welfare of animals and the environment. People cannot consume 12.9bn eggs in the UK each year without breaking a few. […]

During his tenure, the administration has blocked research, prioritized corporations over citizens, and put endangered species at even greater risk. Late last year, the United Nations released its climate report telling the world that a global climate crisis is all but inevitable, findings echoed in the United States government’s own National Climate Assessment. President Donald […]

Nestle, the world’s largest packaged food company, is on a mission to reduce plastic waste. This week, the Swiss group announced they will be dropping plastic straws from their products and will also focus on creating biodegradable water bottles. With environmental groups all over the world advocating for alternatives to single-use plastic, Nestlesays these changes are […]

 Gov. David Ige will deliver his fifth State of the State address on Tuesday, focusing on the key priorities of his second term — and touting the accomplishments of his first. According to the governor’s office, Ige is set to discuss his plans for early childhood education, affordable housing, and the hotel room tax. Further […]

Nissan and Mitsubishi have said Carlos Ghosn received “improper payments” totalling €7.8m ($8.9m; £6.9m) from a joint venture between the carmakers. The claim follows a joint investigation by the companies into misconduct carried out by Mr Ghosn. Mr Ghosn, former chairman of both firms, has been detained since November on charges involving financial crimes. Both companies sacked […]

According to Lancet study, food system changes land use, leading to climate change, water depletion If the planet has to be saved from catastrophic climate change, by 2040, the world’s food production systems should absorb more carbon than they emit; in other words, act as a carbon sink, a global report has found. The EAT- […]

New research shows that scientists have massively underestimated the effects of air pollution. Every day seems to bring with it a new headline about the issue of climate change, but this one seems to be primed for the history books. The findings from a major new study published today in the journal Sciencemay require a recalculation of […]

We are the first generation to feel the sting of climate change, and we are the last generation that can do something about it. The Democratic Party must nominate a candidate who will put fighting climate change at the top of the agenda. And that’s why I’m seriously considering running for president. The science is […]