Science
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Wildlife reports highlight crisis in natural world
Studies by WWF and the RSPB show the extent to which biodiversity loss is continuing despite international agreements
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France and Belgium move towards criminalising ‘ecocide’
First France’s president promised to champion an international law of ecocide, then lawmakers proposed making it a reality in Belgium
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Schools and hospitals to cut meat by a fifth
Public sector caterers have pledged to cut the amount of meat they serve by 20 per cent
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Grass could be new protein source
New report suggests grass and clover could help feed humans rather than animals
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Meat free diet could cut risk of stroke
Taiwanese research suggests vegetarian diet could guard against world’s second biggest killer
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Fifth of the Amazon emits more CO2 than it absorbs
A new study shows how deforestation for livestock farming is pushing the rainforest towards a dangerous tipping point
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Scientists call on mayors to help cut meat eating
Boffins have penned a missive calling on leaders of world cities to cut animal products in state canteens
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Global experts rebut ‘safe meat’ report
Cancer charities have criticised a study that misinterprets the facts on healthy eating – and say meat reducing is still best
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Eat less meat to fight fire in the Amazon
The blazes across Brazil are linked to cattle ranching and soy farming. Cutting demand is the best response
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The only way to save the planet: change how we eat
Cutting emissions from transport and industry not enough to deal with climate change, says IPCC report on land use