Biodiversity and the benefits of nature to the workforce
Exploring the relationship between mental health, the workforce, and biodiversity, workplaces should be encouraging their employees to volunteer in nature more.
Plastic pollution and how COVID-19 contributed to the problem
Plastic pollution has been an issue since the 1960s, but when mask-wearing, single-use plastics and hand sanitiser bottles became the norm, things only got worse.
Could a littering heat map solve the waste problem?
Dyl Kurpil explains the value of a littering heat map in creating a proactive, intelligence-driven anti-litter strategy.
Pakistan climate change: One third of the country is underwater
With the death toll rising to over 1200 people, Pakistan suffers the burden of climate change with extreme floods.
30% higher carbon emissions produced by deforestation than climate change
The Atlantic Rainforest’s carbon storage capacity has been affected by deforestation due to human activity – with carbon emissions worse than those produced by climate change.
Cities can realise Europe’s climate ambitions
Ruud Schuthof and Holger Robrecht from ICLEI Europe, argue that cities have the power to realise Europe’s climate ambitions.
Animals and climate change: which animals will be most resilient?
As the effects of global warming induce deadly weather patterns and disruptions to ecosystems, researchers analyse the outcomes of animals and climate change.
Unprecedented wildfire risks due to hot weather
Hot weather, dry conditions and record temperatures in the UK mean an increased risk of extreme wildfires, say experts.
Certain monocultures of forests cope better with drought
Monocultures of the Scots pine and Sitka spruce tree species display different resilience to spring drought.
Discarded cigarette butts cost UK £40 million a year
The UK Government’s ambition of a smoke-free country by 2030 does little to solve the smoking-related litter problem facing our communities.
European cities compete for sustainability and green change
The European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards are competitions for European cities which are improving the environment.
Carbon pricing: incentivising outcomes for net zero
Carbon pricing enables a monetary cost to be allocated to each tonne of CO₂, and equivalent greenhouse gases, emitted into the atmosphere.
Unprecedented fire risks: Europe’s driest summer on record
Europe is facing one of its driest summers in history and there is an unprecedented risk of drought, fires and destruction.
49.5% of global carbon emissions made by just 10 actors
Just ten financial actors pollute almost half of all global carbon emissions but could have a decisive role in helping de-carbonise the planet.
‘New’ ozone hole has been around since 1980s
A large, year-round ozone hole, seven times larger than the Antarctic ozone hole, has only recently been discovered despite existing since the 1980s.
Europe’s Nature Restoration Law to repair damaged ecosystems by 2050
The Nature Restoration Law aims to restore damaged ecosystems and bring nature back across Europe, as well as reduce the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030.
The education system makes us “disconnected from the botanical world”
At a time when plants could help solve global environmental problems, scientists warn we must become more in touch with botanical education.
Joined-up refuse planning and education key to reducing fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is a blight on society and incurs a huge cost for both local authorities and land owners: we need a joined-up, consistent strategy.
Egypt’s COP27 vision: mitigation, adaption, and finance
Hosting the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Egypt prepares for COP27. Here’s the breakdown:.
Could the global warming limit of 1.5°C reverse climate change risks?
New research finds that if we can limit global warming to 1.5°C, this could reduce climate change risks by up to 85%, and mitigate serious harms posed to humans .