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Public support for climate action remains strong across G7 countries

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Following on from the G7 Summit in France, a new study by the Potential Energy Coalition and The Rockefeller Foundation…

While price plays a role in preventing consumers from purchasing plant-based proteins, other factors are also at play, according to a new study by Simon Fraser University.

Price not the only factor preventing shoppers from choosing plant-based proteins

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

While price plays a role in preventing consumers from purchasing plant-based proteins, other factors are also at play, according to…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set generate an estimated 7.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO₂e) more than twice that of the previous tournament in Qatar (3.63 million tonnes of CO₂e), according to new analysis from Greenly.

2026 FIFA World Cup set to generate around 7.8 million tonnes of CO₂e

2 months ago2 months ago5 mins

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to generate an estimated 7.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO₂e),…

Climate change is contributing to the spread of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases and infections in Canada, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).

Climate change leading to spread of infectious diseases in Canada, study finds

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

Climate change is contributing to the spread of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases and infections in Canada, according to a new…

Ambition Into Action – Emma Race, VP of Sustainability and Community Investment, Loblaw Companies Ltd

2 months ago2 months ago5 mins

SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…

Curved glass-and-metal facade of a large modern museum under a pale domed roof, set against a blue sky.

Several matches likely to be played at ‘unsafe’ temperatures at 2026 FIFA World Cup

2 months ago2 months ago5 mins

As many as 26 matches at the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup are set to be played in temperature conditions…

Businesses across the G7 – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US – remain committed to decarbonisation, but are 'reframing' how they talk about and approach net-zero strategies, a new report by the BSI has found.

Businesses across the G7 are ‘reframing’ how they talk about net zero, says BSI

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

Businesses across the G7 – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US – remain committed to decarbonisation, but are…

Vancouver ranks highest for sustainability among all FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities, a new study by WSN has found.

Sustainability of FIFA World Cup host cities assessed in new study

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

Vancouver ranks highest for sustainability among all FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities, a new study by WSN has found….

The 2026 edition of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Conference will take place in Vancouver, Canada, from 24-26 March

Global Food Safety Initiative publishes updated position paper

4 months ago4 months ago4 mins

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published an updated version of its position paper, A Culture of Food Safety,…

A new report has suggested that political affiliation is having increasingly limited influence on conscious consumerism and sustainable shopping behaviour in North America, despite arguments to the contrary

Political affiliation has limited influence on sustainable shopping behaviour, study finds

5 months ago5 months ago5 mins

A new report has suggested that political affiliation is having increasingly limited influence on conscious consumerism and sustainable shopping behaviour…