🌍 Major Climate & Food Policy Updates

NYC to ban processed meat in schools & hospitals starting July 2026, promoting whole foods and plant proteins.

Replacing 20% of global beef consumption with mushroom protein could cut deforestation by 50% by 2050.

Horseshoe crabs are critical for medical testing but face decline from overharvesting and habitat loss.

🏭 Plastics, Pollution & Justice

Plastics deception exposed: Industry knew in 1974 recycling wasn’t a real solution; lawsuits now underway.

Class-action suit filed to reinstate the $3B EPA Climate Justice Program.

Counties with animal feedlots face higher pollution & worse health outcomes.

UN plastics treaty talks collapse over production limits.

🔥 Climate, Environment & Species

National Weather Service to hire 450 staff after deep cuts, boosting climate forecasting.

Baltic cod shrinking due to overfishing and selective harvesting.

🌱 Industry & Economy

Beyond Meat denies bankruptcy rumors despite 20% Q2 revenue drop; restructuring and workforce cuts underway.