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New statistics have revealed the extent of the world’s obesity epidemic, with obesity rising tenfold in children over the past four decades. In addition to this, another 213 million children were classed as overweight. Via Andy Dorn 
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The world affairs series returns for a new run, starting in Indonesia, home to the planet's most polluted river and a textile industry supplying some of th Via Andy Dorn
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Political shocks, security shocks, climate shocks – however unstable the world seems now, things could get a lot worse. But we can unite for a better future Via Andy Dorn
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IKEA is to open production centres in refugee camps in Jordan as part of a long-term plan to create employment for 200,000 disadvantaged people around the world. Via Andy Dorn
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Public information film unseen for years shows Shell had clear grasp of global warming 26 years ago but has not acted accordingly since, say critics Via Andy Dorn
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Murdoch executives met PM or chancellor 10 times in a year - more than any other media organisation, report reveals Via Andy Dorn
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Cadbury is pulling out of the Fairtrade scheme, after seven years of giving some of its best-known chocolate treats an ethical stamp of approval, in favour of its own sustainability programme – Cocoa Life scheme. The Fairtrade logo is awarded to products that meet strict criteria such as paying farmers minimum price for cocoa. Via Andy Dorn
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Labor activists in Cambodia and India explain how much life really sucks in H&M factories. Via Andy Dorn
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It's the latest sign of a rift between the scientific establishment and anti-GMO activists. Via Andy Dorn
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Contract farming, ideally, can be successful for both investors and farmer. In reality, most farmers in Thailand do not have much negotiation power and lack adequate support. Via Andy Dorn
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Child labor, unethical promotion, manipulating uneducated mothers, pollution, price fixing and mislabeling - those are not words you want to see associated Via Andy Dorn
Caroline McDevitt's curator insight,
February 2, 2016 9:36 AM
This article explains why Nestle is the most hated company. It talks about they have child labor, unethical promotions, and pollution. As for international relations, child labor is the biggest problem. With the use of child labor, it can cause for this company to go under fire. I believe that pollution is also a big problem due to the impact it has on our enviroment. I would hope to see improvements in this company with the reduction fo pollution and the elimination of child labor.
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When independent traders in a small Welsh town discovered the loopholes used by multinational giants to avoid paying UK tax, they didn’t just get mad. Now local businesses in Crickhowell are turning the tables on the likes of Google and Starbucks by employing the same accountancy practices used by the world’s biggest companies, to move their entire town “offshore”. Via Andy Dorn
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Supplies of the Berbers’ anti-ageing oil, discovered by big brands from L’Oreal to Lush, could be threatened by overuse, deforestation … and even goats Via Andy Dorn
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As you may have noticed, we've now removed all full episodes of Channel 4, E4 and More4 programmes from our 4oD channels on YouTube. As a not-for-profi Via Andy Dorn
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Some global corporations are trying to address the environmental impact of throwaway culture, but campaigners say they remain part of the problem Via Andy Dorn, Alexandra Piggott
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The company says it's committed to recycling, but a new Greenpeace report says that's not enough. Via Andy Dorn
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These 25 Companies Are More Powerful Than Many Countries « | Foreign Policy | the Global Magazine of News and Ideas Via Andy Dorn
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A secretive network of business lobbyists has long held sway in US politics. Now their allies in the UK government are planning a Brexit that plays into their hands Via Andy Dorn
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Corporations have increased their wealth vis-à-vis countries according to new figures released by Global Justice Now. The campaign group found that 69 of the world’s top economic entitie Via Andy Dorn
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At the worst possible time, the Caribbean is running short of one of its most emblematic products. Rich-world consumers have never been keener on the coconut. Starbucks wants the tropical fruit’s milk for lattes, Rihanna promotes its water as a trendy sports drink, and the price of coconut oil has jumped more than 50 percent in the past year. Via Andy Dorn
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Taiwanese firm Formosa Plastics that owns the plant says it will pay $500m towards clean up and compensation Via Andy Dorn
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Scott Slater wants to pump billions of gallons to LA and other drought-hit cities - and make $2.4bn in the process Via Andy Dorn
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CEO Tim Brown refuses to stop sourcing from drought-stricken state: ‘Absolutely not … people would buy another brand of bottled water’ Via Andy Dorn
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