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PLOS Climate
Coverage of PLOS Climate in the Nexus archive.
Manuel Esperon-Rodriguezperson1Bangor Universityorganization1urban forestrytopic1climate changetopic1green infrastructuretopic1University of Miamiorganization1Saputo Cheeseorganization1Tyson Foodsorganization1JBSorganization1Hormel Foodsorganization1Dairy Farmers of Americaorganization1Nestleorganization1Wisconsinplace1greenwashingtopic1
- Urban trees aren’t just nice, scientists say — they’re mandatory
Scientists argue urban trees are essential infrastructure, providing cooling, flood mitigation, and habitat. They urge cities to prioritize funding and maintenance for urban forests as critical infrastructure, similar to education or transportation.
- Report accuses corporate dairy of ‘greenwashing’
A report by University of Miami researchers found that 98% of environmental claims made by 33 major global meat and dairy companies, including Wisconsin-based operations like Saputo Cheese and Tyson Foods, are 'greenwashing' due to lack of supporting evidence. The study highlights that only three claims were backed by peer-reviewed research, comparing corporate tactics to those of the fossil fuel industry in misleading consumers about climate impact.