Ecological Produce at Farmers Market in Paris. © Peter Caton / Greenpeace Toronto – Toronto Mayor John Tory today joined with 13 other mayors representing some of the world’s largest cities including Paris, Los Angeles, Lima and Tokyo in committing to become “Good Food Cities”, by reducing meat consumption and food waste, while increasing the availability of plant-based options. These measures are intended to address the climate and extinction crises and improve urban health. According to data just released by Statistics Canada , household spending on food and beverages in Canada accounted in 2015 for a quarter of indirect emissions and were a top source of GHG emissions after household energy consumption. In the declaration released today during the Summit of the C40 cities in Copenhagen, the mayors furthermore committed to aligning their food procurement policies with a planetary health diet by 2030 – rich in plant-based food with less from animal sources. This would equate to a maximum average of 300 grams of meat per person per week. In Toronto, Greenpeace Canada Nature and Food Campaigner Yasmeen Peer: “Greenpeace applauds Mayor Tory’s commitment to making Toronto a more healthy, livable and sustainable city. Implementing this ambitious declaration will […]
Latest Articles
All I Want For Christmas Is A New Voltex AL Heat Pump Water Heater
Takeaways: Heat pump water heaters are 2-4 times more efficient than fossil gas or electric resistance water heaters.
They emit minimal, if any, CO2.
...
Meet 9 Ecopreneurs With Innovative Solutions to Conserve, Restore and Grow US Forests
Takeaways: The UpLink Challenge was created to encourage ecopreneurs to develop innovative solutions that help conserve, restore and grow the forests in the United...
8 Eco-Friendly Landscaping Ideas For Your Backyard
8 Eco-Friendly Landscaping Ideas For Your Backyard
We’ve all got a responsibility when it comes to the environment. In this guide, we’re sharing some interesting,...
The Age of Aquarius; how Hydrogen Engines could Clean our Cars.
The Age of Aquarius; how Hydrogen Engines could Clean our Cars. The Age of Aquarius; how Hydrogen...
The Incredibly Rare Night Parrot Spotted In Western Australia For The First Time In...
Takeaways: Researchers have discovered a population of the night parrot hiding in the bush of Western Australia.
The bird was thought to have been...
Eco-Friendly Farm Stays Around the U.S.
Takeaways: A farm stay is an accommodation where you can book a bed, room, or lodging on a working farm.
Payment for the accommodation...