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President Biden’s Methane Plan Fails to Tackle the #1 Source of Methane Emissions
President Biden’s methane plan fails to tackle the number one source of methane emissions in the United States: animal agriculture.
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Foods That Bees Pollinate — and Why They Matter
Bees pollinate over 130 fruits and vegetables, and a variety of seeds, nuts, and plants. Find out more about the foods bees pollinate.
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Why are bees dying? Pollinators need your help before it’s too late
The latest honeybee numbers are dire. 44% of bee colonies in the US were lost last year, and summer losses were the highest ever recorded. Help protect pollinators.
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Letter to IDB on Marfrig Loan
The undersigned communities and civil society organizations urge you to not approve the proposed $43 million loan for Marfrig Global Foods
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200 NGOs Worldwide Oppose Public Funding of Brazilian Meat Giant Marfrig
If IDB-Invest is genuinely committed to tackling climate change, it must drop this loan and stop funding industrial livestock operations
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How a Rockstar Lentil Burger Inspired More Plant-Forward School Food
This case study highlights San Luis Coastal Unified School District’s Thai Basil Lentil Burger, which has become one of the school’s most popular plant-forward entrees
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Release of Billions of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Proposed in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering a proposal by Oxitec, a UK-based corporation, to introduce billions of genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes across 12 undisclosed counties in…
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The human cost of a perfect lawn
Every year, 80 million pounds of pesticides are used on U.S. lawns to maintain attractive, lush greenery. In many cities across the country, Latinx immigrant workers are the primary labor force respon…
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Reasons Why Bees Are Dying
Explore the main four reasons why bees are dying and how you can help save our vital pollinators.
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Meijer, Target and Dollar Tree release new policies to help save the bees from toxic pesticides
Some food retailers are paying attention and beginning to step up to address the routine and unnecessary use of toxic pesticides in their supply chains.