#FoodMatters➡️
UK food inflation is being driven by climate change-induced extreme weather, driving up price of butter, milk, beef, chocolate & coffee

The price rises in those staples is contributing 40% of overall food inflation

Climate change is hitting peoples' pockets, right now

www.ft.com/content/ced8...
Five staples fuelling UK food inflation as climate risks rise, study finds
Findings challenge narrative that food price growth is being driven by higher taxes and wage costs
www.ft.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🚨 #FoodMatters➡️#PublicHealth➡️#pesticides ➡️ #PFAs

⚡️The most contaminated food is breakfast cereal, according to a study by #PesticideActionNetworkEurope - @paneurope.bsky.social - w/average concentrations 100x higher than in tap water⚡️
PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are among the most widely used pesticide active substances in UK

27 known PFAS active ingredients are used in UK, 6 of which are highly hazardous

"Our findings underscore the urgent need for an immediate ban" say PAN-Europe

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study
Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap water
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM