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Category Archives: ~ politics petitions pollution and pop culture
A Chicken Beat A Bear…
Well yes, it is true, that our “Funky Chicken” ad on the very serious topic of salmonella contamination beat out the Smokey the Bear ad to make it to the finals of the Ad Council’s MarchAdness. Help us clinch the championship and enjoy the splendor of Duke like elation by casting your vote today.
Also in other foodsafety.gov news, we are still excited about the World Health Day topic of safe food, so we posted another blog on the topic. The global nature of our farm to plate system makes #foodsafety an issue that spans national borders. There are complex global nuances that we must consider when looking at how to ensure a safe food supply in the U.S.:
The food supply in the United States is constantly evolving. U.S. consumers want convenience, choice, and diversity in the foods they eat. The U.S. is importing more food than ever before in order to meet these demands. In 2009, imported food accounted for 17% of food consumed by Americans (up from 15% in 2004)…read the full blog.
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Wow. Thank POTUS and China, this climate deal is huge
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Last night the U.S. and China announced a major breakthrough on climate change– an agreement that could create important political momentum internationally. The U.S. committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 26% to 28% below its 2005 emissions and China promised to reduce its carbon emissions after 2030, a step it had previously refused to even consider. These commitments are sure to have an impact worldwide as all countries begin to set their new carbon reductions.
The US and China deserve to be recognized for this effort. Let’s applaud them but also let them know we need them to continue taking strong measures to address the threat of climate change. We ALL can help.
Click here to send a message of support to the White House.
Click here to send a message of support to the Chinese Embassy.
Now let’s keep the ball rolling! Click here to support EDN so we can continue our campaigns and mobilize to let these superpowers know that we want them to make real progress. It’s our turn to act!!
–The Earth Day Network Team
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A Huge Victory for Forests and the Climate!
Tell the Fast Food Industry to Go Deforestation-Free!
Ask fast food chains to adopt a deforestation-free palm oil policy. There’s no excuse to use palm oil that drives climate change, tropical deforestation, and forest fires.
Take Action Today! a repost
In September, we had an incredible month full of successes—and we couldn’t have done it without your help. Together, we persuaded four food companies—Dunkin’ Brands, Krispy Kreme, ConAgra, and Hershey’s—to adopt zero deforestation commitments for their palm oil purchases.
These new commitments are a direct result of public pressure. The Union of Concerned Scientists and other groups rallied our supporters to voice their concerns at Dunkin’ Brands’ annual shareholder meeting in May and attend Krispy Kreme’s new store openings in Tennessee, Delaware, and Florida. What we have seen time and again is that when consumers speak, companies listen, and act.
But the fast food industry still has a long way to go. McDonald’s. Burger King. Taco Bell. Fast food chains are often the focus of negative attention for their effect on our heath, but they are also having a big effect on our climate.
This spring, the Union of Concerned Scientists exposed how these brands are buying palm oil, largely for their fried and baked goods. As tropical forests are cleared to make way for palm oil plantations, carbon is released into the atmosphere, driving global warming and shrinking habitat for endangered species. Most of the big brands have yet to make a commitment to purging deforestation from their palm oil purchases.
Fast food chains need a push, and that’s where you come in. The Union of Concerned Scientists has been in active dialogues with many of these fast food companies about palm oil—and a few are considering announcing new commitments this year. With your help, we can convince the fast food sector to take this issue seriously.
Send an email today urging the largest global fast food companies to go deforestation-free.
Sincerely,
Sharon Smith
Campaign Manager
Tropical Forest & Climate Initiative
Union of Concerned Scientists
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Tell Shell: Stop shelling pit for climate disinformation
Shell says “We’re not aligning with skeptics.”
Tell Shell that actions speak louder than words: Stop funding the American Legislative Exchange Council’s attacks on climate science.
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