Alicia and Bob Silverstone Received Honors for Distinguished Service to Animal Advocacy
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine celebrated its 40th anniversary in Los Angeles in November, honoring years of research in plant-based and social medicine. For their long-standing commitments to animal protection and a vegan lifestyle, Alicia Silverstone and Moby received the Voice of Compassion Award. The volunteer in Washington, D.C. advocates for the elimination of animal testing in clinical training and counsels policymakers on using non-animal testing techniques.
Launched at COP30 as a world push to reduce food waste by 2030
At COP30, the UN Environment Programme and its partners announced the” Food Waste Breakthrough” initiative to reduce global food waste by 2030. Up to 10 % of global greenhouse gases are produced by the over one billion tonnes of food each year, including potent methane. The initiative, which is called the 2030 Climate Solution, aims to address global hunger by reducing methane emissions by up to 7 % while saving an estimated$ 1 trillion annually.
J& J Talc Verdict Compliance with FDA Regulation Withdrawal
The danger of asbestos in plastic talc was highlighted by a almost$ 1 billion verdict against Johnson &, Johnson for mesothelioma related to talc. The FDA recently withdrew a proposed rule to standardize testing procedures for the detection of asbestos in these products, citing legitimate and academic difficulties. Consumers are still exposed to the harmful risk posed by poisoned talc, according to safety experts who are aware of this.
Oil Pipeline is ranked higher in Canada among the climate goals.
To reduce financial dependence on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney made a deal that would exempt Alberta’s oil sands from climate laws and create a fresh pipeline to Asia. The move, which was perceived as opposed to climate action, drew quick condemnation from environmentalists, and led to the resignation of a key cabinet member.
U.S. Delays Important Methane Cuts
The E. P. A. has put off the start of the year’s drive to reduce methane emissions by installing oil and gas furnaces until January 2027. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin cited$ 750 million in compliance costs saved by oil and gas companies as justification for the decision. The delay has a significant impact on U.S. climate efforts because metal is a potent” very pollutant” that traps 80 times more heat in the atmosphere than CO2.
