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Humanity Has Already Used Up Nature’s Entire Annual Budget of Ecological Resources and Services
Earth Overshoot Day fell on July 30 this year, marking the point at which humanity has consumed all the ecological resources and services Earth can regenerate in a full year. For the remaining months of 2023, human demand exceeds what the planet can sustainably provide, including clean water, air, and food.
As Europe Roasts, the World’s Largest Meat Producer Ditches Net-Zero
JBS, the world's largest meat producer, has abandoned its net-zero emissions commitment as Europe experiences extreme heat. Critics, including World Animal Protection, condemned the decision, arguing the company's business model harms the planet. JBS has defended itself by claiming its operations are essential to global food supply, a justification advocates reject as the climate crisis intensifies.
For Pregnant Women in Hong Kong, Extreme Heat Is a Silent Threat with No Warning
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Hong Kong's pregnant women face growing health risks from intensifying heatwaves, yet receive little to no guidance from medical authorities about heat-related dangers. As climate change drives more extreme summers across Asia, researchers warn that exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy is linked to complications including preterm birth, but public health systems have been slow to respond.