Climate Change

10 articles

A bustling global market overflowing with fresh produce, representing a worldwide transition to sustainable, plant-forward diets for a healthier planet.
Healthy Living

Transforming global diets by 2026 for a sustainable future

Replacing just 50% of meat and dairy in Canadian diets could slash diet-related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25%, offering a significant pathway toward a more sustainable future.

Isabella Cortez·September 2, 2026
Cracked, dry Hocking Riverbed with a wilting plant and parched agricultural field under a hazy, heat-distorted sky, symbolizing drought's impact on food systems.
Food

Climate change strains global food systems, impacting local food

In 2024, Ohio's Hocking River recorded its lowest flow since 1930, a stark indicator of how climate change is already disrupting local food systems through historic droughts.

Isabella Cortez·August 27, 2026
Global shipping port at sunset with cargo ships and trucks, illustrating the vast scale of international food trade and its environmental impact.
Food

What Are Food Miles and Why Do They Matter for Emissions?

Global food miles were responsible for 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions in a single year, a figure 3.

Isabella Cortez·August 11, 2026
A bountiful display of fresh, colorful seasonal fruits and vegetables at a farmer's market, symbolizing healthy and sustainable food choices.
Food

Seasonal Eating: Benefits and Broader Environmental Impact

The global food system alone contributes roughly a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, a significant environmental burden.

Isabella Cortez·August 9, 2026
A plate of delicious, sustainable food being prepared by AI in a futuristic kitchen, symbolizing a healthier planet.
Food

What Are Sustainable Eating Practices for Health and Planet?

AI-generated burger recipes have been validated to match or exceed the sensory appeal of a Big Mac®, proving that delicious, sustainable food is already within reach.

Isabella Cortez·August 2, 2026
AI-powered platform visualizing carbon footprints in food agriculture, showcasing a partnership between HowGood and Sweep for sustainability.
Trends

HowGood and Sweep Partner to Track Food Agriculture Carbon Footprints

In California, the agricultural sector emits 32 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) annually, with 70% directly from livestock, according to the Legislative Analyst's Office (LA

Ryan Patel·June 10, 2026
A tranquil forest path with sunlight filtering through trees, symbolizing the connection between nature's healing power and the structured approach of time-restricted eating for overall health.
Nutrition

Nature's role and time-restricted eating for health

A 2024 pilot study revealed 83% of teachers report their school communities have been affected by an extreme weather event, highlighting a hidden toll on mental health and access to nature, according

Ryan Patel·June 6, 2026
A wilting wheat field under a polluted sky, with a fading apple in the foreground, representing the loss of nutrients in food due to carbon pollution.
Food

Carbon pollution is silently stripping nutrients from your food.

From 2015–2050, elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) could result in an additional 125.

Ryan Patel·May 2, 2026
A futuristic circular food system cityscape with vertical farms, renewable energy, and efficient transportation, symbolizing sustainability and resource transformation.
Brands

What Is a Circular Food System and Why Do Brands Need It?

If wasted food were a country, it would be the world's third-largest carbon dioxide producer, trailing only the USA and China, according to Foodtrails .

Daniel Moretti·April 25, 2026
An overflowing landfill under a smoggy sky, with a single wilted vegetable symbolizing the massive and unaddressed carbon footprint of global food waste.
Brands

Global food waste has a massive carbon footprint; we're failing to cut it.

In California, Senate Bill 1383 mandated a 50% reduction in landfilled organic waste by 2020.

Daniel Moretti·April 24, 2026