World Trade Organization launches first global agreement to curb overfishing
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM After years of negotiations and national approvals, a landmark World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement aimed at reducing overfishing officially took effect on September 15. The deal requires countries to scale back subsidies that encourage unsustainable Read More...
Saving the fish will feed the world
Wild caught fish are one of the most environmentally sustainable proteins you can eat. Fish use less water to raise than chicken, pork, or beef, and has one of the smallest carbon footprints of all animal proteins. Despite being so environmentally friendly the yearly global fish catch has declined Read More...