We love ice cream, but we know that dairy has an impact on the environment. That’s why we’re proud to be launching Project Mootopia, our comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Read More - Welcome to Project Mootopia, Our Plan to Reduce Dairy Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fight Climate Change Read MoreParis Or Bust!
Scientists issued a statement today saying that it’s Paris or bust for our hopes of steadying the rate of climate change.
The French capital, known for its fashion and beautiful landmarks, will be drawing an altogether different crowd this December for the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference!
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The primary aim of the conference will be for all of the world's leaders to agree a legally binding and universal agreement on climate.
- Limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius
- Keeping future CO2 emissions below 1,000 gigatonnes (billion tonnes)
- Creating a zero-carbon society by 2050
- Equity of approach - with richer countries helping poorer ones
- Technological research and innovation
- A global strategy to address loss and damage from climate change
- Safeguarding ecosystems such as forests and oceans that absorb CO2
- Providing climate finance for developing countries.
Meanwhile…in nearby Westminster, London, the UK election draws closer and, just yesterday, Greenpeace UK released this information on election candidates opposed to fracking.
As countries focus on techniques to reduce emissions and meet their commitments, some questionable proposals (like fracking) have surfaced and, in the UK, fracking has opened the debate wide open on how the UK should manage it’s migration away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources.
One thing’s for sure; the next eight months will really determine the future of not just both nations sitting either side of the Channel (or ‘ La Manche’ as the French would say), but the future of all the world’s countries, oceans and skies!
See Ben & Jerry's climate position here >
Join the Climate Movement!
Join Avaaz, Ben & Jerry’s and millions of citizens from around the world who are calling on leaders of the developed nations and the United Nations to tackle climate change at the upcoming summit in Paris. Our goal is for international leaders to work towards 100% Clean Energy by 2050. This ambitious goal is in line with the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC’s) stated need for the elimination of all carbon pollution within the next 85 years. Learn more about the petition.
As an ice cream company, we love dairy—but we know it’s not perfect. Here are some of the things we’re doing on our dairy farms to cut greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Read More - Turning Waste into a Resource: How We’re Using Cow Manure to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint Read MoreCows eat a LOT, and what they eat can have a big impact on the planet. To reduce our carbon footprint, we’re working to ensure that their feed is grown close to home.
Read More - You Are What You Eat: Why We’re Working to Ensure Our Cows Eat Local Read MoreNo surprise, we LOVE dairy—but we know it has a big impact on the planet. Here are some of the things we’re doing to lower the greenhouse gases emitted by gassy cows and fight climate change.
Read More - Reducing Enteric Emissions: How Putting Our Cows on a New Diet Can Help Fight Climate Change Read More