Time is running out to save the cheetah of the sea - will nations act?
Caroline Elliott reveals the perils faced by the endangered Shortfin Mako shark which faces extinction without urgent international action.
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Sep 14, 2021
Sailing back to the future: could ships ditch diesel for wind?
Hannah Hurford takes us on a journey back to a future which sees conventional diesel cargo ships replaced with wind-powered alternatives.
Sep 7, 2021
Enough dither and delay? Government to halt biodiversity loss by 2030
Senior Environmental Advisor Tom Mainwaring-Evans gives his take on the new Environment Bill currently making its way through parliament.
Jul 14, 2021
Meet the female founders building businesses whilst helping the planet
Emma Young, VP Communications at Bulb, talks to female business leaders about de-mystifying net zero and accelerating meaningful progress.
Jul 12, 2021
Forty Million Pieces: from devastation to inspiration
Children's author Nick Lloyd-Davies explains how the ecological devastation of a remote island provided the inspiration for his latest book.
Jul 3, 2021
5 easy ways to cut plastic from your… bathroom
It is so easy to go without plastic in the bathroom. Take a look at our top tips!
Jun 10, 2021
A wooden future – is timber the new concrete?
Sustainability researcher Isabel Clifford says timber should replace concrete in buildings, drastically cutting global CO2 emissions.
Apr 28, 2021
Happy People, Happy Planet: The Story of Khushi Kantha
We all want our children to inherit a healthy planet. Khushi Khantha’s new baby blankets are both environmentally and socially sustainable.
Apr 21, 2021
Clean energy gets the green light - literally!
National Grid has launched a new bulb which lights green to show people the cleanest times to use electricity.
Apr 1, 2021
Sainsbury’s and Aldi make plastic progress
In a happy coincidence, Sainsbury’s and Aldi both announced today that they will rid drinks cartons of plastic straws. But more is needed...
Mar 19, 2021
UK electric vehicle grants reduce (but more will get them)
The UK government is reducing the size of its electric car grants, but says they will be given to more people.
Mar 17, 2021
Which teabags are plastic-free in 2021?
Do you take plastic with your tea? Well, it turns out that depends on which brand of teabag you use.
Mar 10, 2021
Dirty potatoes make a comeback!
They say history repeats itself, and we always said potatoes would triumph in the end…
Mar 4, 2021
Carbon Choices by Neil Kitching
Geographer and energy specialist, Neil Kitching, has published Carbon Choices. In this article he tells us about the book.
Mar 3, 2021
Budget 2021: A small shuffle in the right direction
The 2021 Budget was awash with references to the green economy, carbon and building back better. But did it actually deliver?
Feb 23, 2021
Nature through a screen? Give it a try…
Scientists are trying to find out whether people could benefit from ‘nature experiences’ through a screen. Sign up to take part!
Feb 19, 2021
The not-so-humble hedge
Scientists have learnt that a certain variety of hedge tackles pollution with ease. But what else is this humble plant good for?
Feb 16, 2021
Jaguar cars go electric (kind of)
All new Jaguars will be fully-electric by 2025, but the picture is more complicated than it seems.
Feb 13, 2021
The easiest way to be green? Switch to renewable electricity!
Reduce your carbon emissions by 1 tonne EVERY YEAR simply by switching to green electricity. And it might even be cheaper!
Feb 4, 2021
2020 was the hottest year ever
2020 was Europe’s hottest year, but the overall trend is far more worrying. Scientists at the European Union’s Copernicus earth...
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