GODAN: Meat production is a huge cause of carbon emissions
Here, Andre Laperrière, Executive Director of Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN), comments on the latest UN report on meat as a cause of carbon emissions.
The fight against climate change: We all foot the bill for a warmer Arctic
Joseph Cook, Vice President of the UK Polar Network (UKPN) Committee argues that we all foot the bill for a warmer Arctic against climate change.
Climate change: Science and scepticism
Peter Jansen – Principle Lecturer and sustainable business expert, London School of Business and Finance, explains the science behind climate change and the barriers preventing people and businesses from acting.
Carbon footprint: YouTube usage worse than light left on for a year
Carbon emissions are found to be at an all-time high, as the world’s YouTube usage is found to be worse for your carbon footprint than leaving a light on for one year.
Hydrogen helping the environment, reducing carbon emissions
Morry Markowitz, President of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association details how policies have been implemented that increase the role of hydrogen in various applications – including transportation as one method reducing carbon emissions.
Building better oaks for the urban environment
Dr Nina Bassuk, Urban Horticulture Institute, School of Integrative Plant Science explores how building better oaks will help improve the future of urban environments.
The role of local authorities in reaching net-zero
Anthony Donoghue, Principal Engineer and Power Systems team lead at WSP, highlights what role local authorities play in reaching net-zero targets.
The impact of climate change on the UK planning systems
Amanda Beresford, partner and head of planning at Shulmans LLP discusses how the UK Government's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will impact planning systems.
Ways to characterise how ice caps and glaciers change
Martin Sharp, Professor at Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, explains ways to characterise how ice caps and glaciers change.
Why businesses should be encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint
Nic Redfern, Finance Director, KnowYourMoney.co.uk discusses how businesses can reduce their operational costs by effectively reduce their carbon footprint.
Plastic in the oceans: Five steps to reduce marine litter
Maria Spyraki MEP from the European Parliament explains the five necessary steps to reduce marine litter – Engagement, Education, Empowerment, Engineering, and Enforcement – in light of the problem of plastics ending up in the oceans of the world.
University of Cambridge will have no carbon emissions by 2048
Cambridge is the first university globally to announce that it has adopted a 1.5 degrees Science Based Target for carbon reduction, committing itself to having no energy-related carbon emissions by 2048.
Outdoor employees are most affected by air pollution in hot weather
British Safety Council welcomes HSE guidance on working in hot weather and looks forward to the regulator’s advice for outdoor employees working in polluted urban air.
How energy efficient is your local supermarket?
Here, Sarah Anderson investigates the energy efficiency of your local supermarket, touching on the urgency of climate change, global examples and what's happening in the UK.
UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics
New forms of packaging and sustainable plastics made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks to new business and government investment.
Eco-friendly homes: a look at millennials and the housing market
When you think about a typical house, it is usually made from either stone or brick, powered by electricity and has a roof structured to protect its residents from rain. However, as millennials hit the housing market, the criteria has begun to change and they are driving the construction of ‘wellness-minded’ buildings.
The 5G effect: A wave of climate-focussed technologies is coming
Tacis Gavoyannis, Global Head of Smart Cities at Enzen discusses what key climate-focused technologies could be supported by 5G and how public-private sector collaboration can prove key in the process.
How can the print industry remain sustainable in the future?
The print industry faces its biggest challenge yet… how to remain sustainable. Gary Peeling, MD, Where The Trade Buys, highlights ways in which organisations can achieve this.
What are the alternatives to landfill?
Waste management experts from Indaver explain exactly what the process is when disposing of the bin bags left outside the front of our houses
New York takes action to fight climate change
In this article, author Bruce Nagy discusses the recent innovations to fight climate change in New York, with a focus on clean energy.
