A few weeks ago, the British government released a report written by the country's intelligence service. They have assessed the consequences of the climate crisis and show how the impending collapse of ecosystems and loss of biodiversity pose a direct threat to Britain's national security. The report is addressed to the British government, but the security risks do not remain within any national borders.
The impact of humans on plants and animals is much more extensive than previously thought. Vertebrates in particular are showing a significant loss of diversity, according to an international study.
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has published this year's State of the Ocean Report, which describes the state of the ocean and marine life.
A new investigation shows that organic eggs contain high levels of several toxins and may pose a risk to young children. However, the production of conventional eggs risks increasing the amount of toxins in the environment in the long run. - We need to put the brakes on (for PFAS). We should have done so the day before yesterday, says Petra Bergkvist, inspector at the Swedish Food Agency.
