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- Why is the UK still in thrall to dirty energy? | Letter Wed, 15 Sep 21, 1:49amTo meet climate promises, Boris Johnson must redirect billions from biomass energy into real renewables, says Elly Pepper
- Nuclear energy is key in fight for climate | Letter Wed, 1 Sep 21, 2:30amIgnore the myths about nuclear power, writes Rob Loveday of Generation Atomic – it is an essential source of clean energy
- Nuclear energy is anything but clean | Letter Thu, 26 Aug 21, 3:06amThe nuclear power industry has successfully rebranded an appallingly toxic energy industry by never mentioning the terrible legacy of nuclear waste, writes Ann Denise Lanes
- Environmental impact of bottled water ‘up to 3,500 times greater than tap water’ Thu, 5 Aug 21, 7:30pmResearchers also find impact of bottled water on ecosystems is 1,400 times higher than that of tap water
- ‘We have to pay the price’: Oslo’s plan to turn oil wealth into climate leadership Wed, 28 Jul 21, 6:00pmThe mayor of the Norwegian capital argues that the ‘moral’ duty to cut emissions from burning waste can be met by carbon capture
- ‘Enough with the burning’: EU executive accused of sacrificing forests Sat, 17 Jul 21, 12:38amCampaigners criticise European Commission strategy that allows continued burning of trees for fuel
- KADA's sustainable clothing line is designed to empower women Fri, 16 Jul 21, 5:30am“Sustainability is our north star,” said KADA, a clothing company leading the charge in corporate responsibility and change within the notoriously wasteful fashion industry...
- Mattel reveals new Barbie made from recycled ocean-bound plastic Thu, 8 Jul 21, 1:30amA new collection from toy company Mattel is using Barbie to engage children in supporting a greener future. The Barbie Loves the Ocean line includes three fashion dolls, a playset and accessories made from 90% recycled ocean-bound...
- This micro-home is low-impact, convenient and versatile Tue, 29 Jun 21, 12:30amThe construction industry is responsible for a massive portion of carbon emissions and waste on the planet. It’s part of the reason tiny houses have become ragingly popular as a type of dwelling that presents a reduced...
- Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into vanilla flavoring Thu, 17 Jun 21, 3:30amScientists have converted plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring using genetically engineered bacteria. According to research published in the journal Green Chemistry, genetically engineered E-Coli bacteria has been used...
- EU plastic ban to go into effect July 3 Sat, 12 Jun 21, 2:30amThe European Union has put a ban on the sale of 10 types of single-use plastic products in an effort to slow plastic pollution. The ban, which comes to effect on July 3, will stop the sale of products that are commonly found...
- Xoma Superfoods delivers coffee options in single-serve, plant-based pods Tue, 8 Jun 21, 1:30amAnyone who drinks coffee can appreciate the undeniable convenience of coffee pods, most commonly associated with Keurig machines. But environmentally, these plastic pods are mounting up to an estimated 40 billion pieces of...
- RAFFAUF: the fashion brand that's turning grain waste into clothing Tue, 25 May 21, 3:30amRAFFAUF has been making ethically produced clothing for 30 years, staying ahead of the curve and conscious of the environmental issues affecting the world...
- Meet the fashion brand that's turning grain waste into clothing Tue, 25 May 21, 3:30amRAFFAUF has been making ethically produced clothing for 30 years, staying ahead of the curve and conscious of the environmental issues affecting the world...
- USA Surf Team and Wyland Foundation launch national waterway cleanup Sat, 24 Apr 21, 2:30amAs we all know, Earth Day’s 24 hours aren’t quite enough time to offset the damage done during the other 364 days. So the USA Olympic Surf Team and Wyland Foundation are partnering on a year-round eco-challenge, starting...