The urgent need for sustainable and ethical alternatives to fast fashion
Fast fashion allows clothing manufacturers and retailers to prioritise speed and affordably over quality, often at the expense of ethical and environmental considerations.
How AI combats climate change and mitigates its impact
Climate change remains one of the most pressing issues humanity has to deal with today. In this article, we discuss how AI combats climate change.
Anaerobic digestion: A sustainable solution for combatting food waste
Despite the recent government review of net zero policies, food waste's environmental impact persists, highlighting the importance of anaerobic digestion.
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage technology
Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture & Storage Association, lifts the lid on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage technology.
Climate driven extreme heat threatens human habitation on earth
If global temperatures rise by 1 degree Celsius or more beyond their current levels, billions of individuals annually will face conditions of extreme heat and humidity that hinder their natural ability to cool down.
Coffee and cocoa face threat from pollinator decline
A study by UCL and Natural History Museum reveals that insect pollinator decline significantly threatens tropical crops like coffee and cocoa
Tackle social and environmental challenges simultaneously
Mark McKenna MBE, Co-Founder/CEO of Down to Earth, tells us about new ways to tackle social and environmental challenges at the same time since
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The human-elephant conflict: A call for balanced conservation
The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation lifts the lid on the human-elephant conflict, calling for a balanced approach toward conservation efforts.
Ancient rock unleash as much CO2 as world’s volcanoes
New research challenges the idea that natural rock weathering acts as a carbon sink that removes CO2 from the atmosphere.
Cities are 24×7: What if they were powered 24×7 with carbon free energy?
Molly Webb, explains why achieving net-zero cities is crucial for meeting global climate goals, what can carbon free energy do to help?
England have implemented a single-use plastic ban
In England, a ban on disposable plastic plates, utensils, and specific types of polystyrene cups and containers became effective on Sunday (1st October 2023).
Could biodiversity decline be fueling spreading viruses?
Researchers reveal the interconnected nature of environmental changes, biodiversity decline, and the spread of pathogens.
Government’s expanded effort to tackle storm overflows in waterways
The government is taking comprehensive measures to combat storm overflows, extending its plan to safeguard coastal, estuary sites, and vital marine areas.
Antarctica’s extreme heatwave tied to climate change
A recent study has identified the cause of the heatwave in a region of eastern Antarctica called "Dome C," where temperatures rose to 39 degrees Celsius above the usual.
Meeting global climate targets to create 8 million energy jobs by 2050
Researchers predict that striving to meet global climate targets, like the Paris Agreement, will result in an additional 8 million energy sector jobs by 2050.
Plant scientists propose ‘Re-Greening’ arid lands for CO2 sequestration
In an opinion article released in the journal Trends in Plant Science, plant experts contend that addressing the excess carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere requires more than just emission reductions. It needs 're-greening' efforts.
£10 million Essex coast flood defence project reaches major milestone
The £10 million flood defence project along the Essex coast has achieved a significant milestone by making these defences stronger.
Unlocking climate change communication by making it more accessible
Boulder, Colo., USA: As the world grapples with the consequences of a warming climate, effective climate change communication has become paramount. How can we make climate science accessible to everyone?
Toxic air being breathed in by nearly everyone in Europe
Almost every individual in Europe is being exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution, according to a new investigation by The Guardian.
Exposing the deceptive art of greenwashing
Holding businesses accountable for their carbon footprint is key when addressing climate change, however, greenwashing allows companies to mislead consumers and is becoming a major problem.