In today’s special In-Focus episode, we speak with Urska Trunk, Senior Campaign Manager at the Changing Markets Foundation, about their latest investigation into Fashion’s Plastic Problem. Urska breaks down the report’s key findings, revealing the tactics some brands use to sidestep real accountability and why tougher regulations are urgently needed.

While it’s no surprise to see fashion giants like H&M and Shein on their red list, Patagonia’s inclusion caught us off-guard. We asked Urska how one of the most sustainable outdoor brands landed there, why plastic-based materials have the power to fuel the growth of fast fashion at an unprecedented pace, and what’s needed to course-correct before it’s too late.

The Changing Markets Foundation was formed to accelerate and scale solutions to sustainability challenges by leveraging the power of markets.

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Asia’s demand for seafood takes more than 60 percent of the global supply. Could lab grown fish be the solution to marine species extinction? Lab grown fish could be a game changer in Asia because the waters around these regions are becoming more and more overfished. And it turns out marine life in the ocean creates one of the largest carbon sinks on the planet. So losing fish species could disrupt the marine life food chain, putting this amazing ocean carbon sink at risk. But before we talk about lab grown fish as a climate change solution, we first have to understand the history of this overfishing problem in Asia and the importance of fish delicacies to the food culture here.

The episode was produced in partnership with Sustainable Asia. Based in Hong Kong, they produce engaging multimedia content about Asia and our planet. This collaborative episode is part of their podcast Season 16: “Cool Agriculture,” which looks at food and agricultural solutions for climate change.

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Today we’re zooming in on Kærshovedgård, a prison-turned-deportation centre in Denmark. It is one of two deportation centres in the country used to house rejected asylum seekers who have not agreed to voluntary return, as well as persons with so-called ‘tolerated stay’ (tålt ophold) status. Many of them stay there for interminable periods of time. In this episode, FairPlanet's Nour Ghantous sat down with director Maria Colomer Canyelles, who gave us a glimpse behind the scenes of her documentary ”the Painter’s Room,” the first ever to be filmed inside a deportation centre. The film follows the stories of two detainees, Artin, a young Iranian bodybuilder, and Jahan, a Kurdish man who has recently discovered his love for painting. Despite their seemingly hopeless future, they find ways to bring hope to their lives and to the people around them. “I hope it contributes to removing fear from our conversation,” Colomer Canyelles told FairPlanet. “There is a lot of fear in regards to the people who live in Kærshovedgård. The neighbours are scared of them. A big part of Danish society is scared of them. All over Europe, I think we're scared of people who live in deportation centres. When you get to know who these people are, we remember that these people are humans with stories like ours, with families, with needs.” How can you take action? Here are some organisations to look into:

Kærshovedgård Stories on Instagram - A comic about Kærshovedgård by people on the inside and outside. Black Lives Matter Denmark on Instagram - Black Lives Matter in DK has been supporting people in the centre. Trampolin Huset on Instagram - Trampolin Huset supports asylum seekers and refugees in DK. Learn about Anowar’s case (in Danish) Proevesag Rohingya: Flygtningenævnet vurdere Anowar statsløs Fuldtidsjob egen lejlighed Kærshovedgaard: Mohammed Anowar fanget i systemet Beboer på Kærshovedgård: Systemet gør mig kriminel The Painter’s Room Directed by Maria Colomer Canyelles Produced by Boogaloo Films, GotFat Productions International sales MoreThan Films 2023 - Where to find us - FairPlanet https://www.fairplanet.org Instagram: / fairplanet_ Twitter: / fairplanet LinkedIn: / fairplanet

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Welcome back to In Focus! Today’s story has “a tremendous amount of good news in it,” as film director Mark Verkerk, our podcast guest, put it. “Something you don’t come across so often at the moment in the environmental sphere.”

The incredible piece we are discussing in this episode is his latest documentary “Planet Soil.” This groundbreaking film enables you to take a (really) close look at the vital, yet often overlooked, world beneath our feet. As the Planet Soil team had Microphotographer Wim van Egmond on board, they were even able to capture living organisms that are invisible to the naked eye.

They also do an excellent job at drawing a clear link between this microbiome beneath our feet to life above ground. “This idea of, you know, connection with nature is not a sort of poetic metaphor or something. It’s a scientific reality.” With more living creatures in a teaspoon of soil than there are people on Earth, this ecosystem is crucial for sustaining life on our planet. Planet Soil teaches us about the immense potential and resilience of soil organisms, while providing tangible solutions to improve soil health, combat climate change and enhance food security. From a patch of grass and microscopic timelapses of literal growing fungi to a fruitful harvest and joyful feast, this documentary packs it all! And there is more good news! Through our collaboration you have the chance to watch this incredible fusion of art and science at a discount. Dig into the Underground via the link below 👇 https://www.docswithimpact.com/en/art...

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We had a chat with investigative journalist Matthew Green who, together with Amy Westervelt, uncovered how leading news outlets are doing the fossil fuel industry’s greenwashing. In collaboration with The Intercept and The Nation, Drilled and DeSmog analysed hundreds of advertorials and events. What their investigation revealed is shocking. Seven of the world’s “most trusted” media companies produce and promote content touting the key talking points of oil and gas.

Listen to this FairTalk as Matthew discusses the concerning trend of major media outlets partnering with fossil fuel giants, blurring the lines between journalism and sponsored content. From Reuters to The New York Times, learn how these collaborations impact climate reporting and public perception.

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Investigative journalist Ian Urbina, along with his team at The Outlaw Ocean, uncovered the distressing plight of Uyghurs from Xinjiang who are forced into processing fish, primarily in Shandong Province. Discover how seafood from these plants finds its way onto supermarket shelves worldwide, potentially landing on your own dinner plate. Urbina shares key insights from his exhaustive four-year investigation, emphasising the crucial role journalists play in exposing such injustices and exploring potential paths to solutions. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know in the comments and hit subscribe!🤝 🎙 #FairTalks #Uyghurs #ForcedLabor #seafood Find out more about this investigation here: https://www.theoutlawocean.com/invest... Footage: https://www.theoutlawocean.com/ Music: / brsbrsbrs

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