How can we harness information technology to be more sustainable?
Here, Defra’s Chief Digital and Information Officer and Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for sustainable technology across government, Chris Howes, tells us why the departments first Sustainable Information Technology (IT) strategy is such a significant development.
European Union: Small scale solutions for climate neutrality by 2050?
The Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies proposes that small scale solutions could be the cheaper way that climate neutrality happens by 2050.
The arctic could be free of sea ice as early as 2035
The Arctic is melting faster than even the most drastic predictions: A new study predicts the Arctic could be free of sea ice by 2035.
Human influence is a key agent of future ocean warming patterns
Scientists found that circulation changes on ocean warming patterns will decrease in influence, which may alter sea level rise predictions.
Marine survey: Side-scan sonar focus
Gwo-shyh Song from Global Aqua Survey Ltd and National Taiwan University, highlights a special skill concerning the use of the side-scan sonar to scan underwater targets or side-slope structures in this marine survey focus.
Oil spill in Mauritius causes huge ecological disaster
On July 25, A Japanese bulk carrier caused an oil spill in Mauritius, creating fears of worsening ecological and economic disaster for the country.
Potential implications of microplastics in human health and biodiversity
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group, discusses the potential implications of microplastics in human health and biodiversity.
After 400 years, beavers are living wildly in Devon’s rivers
Wild beavers are living naturally on Devon’s River Otter for the first time in 400 years after a five-year trial showed their dam-building activities were good for people and wildlife.
Moving the climate discussion towards concrete action
Tomer Shalit, CEO and Founder of ClimateView, shares his reflections on moving the climate discussion beyond the diagnostic paradigm and towards concrete action.
How does economic development impact climate change?
Professor Jesus Crespo Cuaresma, Economics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), discusses how economic development impacts climate change.
British Hedgehogs announced as vulnerable to extinction
The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) recently announced that Hedgehogs have now been classed as ‘vulnerable to extinction’ as their habitats continue to decline.
Eight conservation success stories of 2020
So far 2020 seems to be hitting us with bad news after bad news causing a lot of despair, however there are some conservation success stories that we can celebrate this year.
The negative impacts of environmental pollutants on COVID-19 health outcomes
Lauren Matelski, Peter Andrew and Pamela J. Lein discuss how environmental pollutants increase individual susceptibility to COVID-19.
Plastic waste: Being part of the solution, not the pollution
Steve Castree, founder and director at Climate Wise, explores how we can become part of the solution, not the pollution, when it comes to plastic waste and our daily lives.
How can consumers cut down on unnecessary plastic waste?
Here, we talk to James Dutton, CEO and founder of PATCH, to find out why reducing unnecessary plastic waste is so important, and how consumers can get started on their plastic-free journey this July.
Scientists erase role of land management by Indigenous people
Research suggests that climate scientists should re-consider the role of Indigenous communities in land management.
How can brands help Bangladeshi garment workers?
Dr Nika Salvetti from Nyenrode Business University explains how Bangladeshi garment workers can be helped by the brands that use their services.
Endangered European birds could face up to 50% habitat loss
Research shows that some of the last remaining habitats for endangered European birds could decrease by 50%, as farmers convert land into more profitable crops.
Lockdown reduces air pollution by 54% in 5 Indian cities
The Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) found that lockdown reduced air pollution in Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Government must commit to stronger air pollution targets
Zak Bond, Policy Officer at the British Lung Foundation, explores why the government must commit to stronger air pollution targets to protect our lungs as we recover from COVID-19.