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Apr 1

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

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

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

Dirty potatoes make a comeback!

They say history repeats itself, and we always said potatoes would triumph in the end…

Mar 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jan 27

The wild bison returns... but that's not the point

Long after being hunted to extinction, bison are being reintroduced to the UK in a pioneering project. But they are only part of the story.

Jan 25

You show off! Electric cars go green

It is hoped that new green number plates will encourage people to buy electric cars and burnish their green credentials.

Jan 15

The case for cotton

Microplastics are polluting animal food chains and the oceans. Unfortunately they also literally ‘come out in the wash’!

Jan 13

The Green Homes Grant explained

Find out how you could make your home greener and warmer - with a little help from this new government scheme.

Jan 13

Net Zero by 2050 - what's the rush?

For Net Zero to limit damaging climate change, we need to halve our emissions before 2030. The race for 'Net Fifty' is on...

Jan 13

5 easy ways to cut plastic from your... kitchen

Make some small changes to cut lots of plastic out of your kitchen. You won’t ever consider going back!

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