Britain’s polluted waterways: A bad story getting worse There have been plenty of headlines in recent months and years about raw sewage being pumped into our waterways, rivers… Angela Terry 3 Aug 2023 4 min read Further Reading
Is air quality getting better? From transport emissions to factories, wherever you live, the chances are you’re affected by poor air quality at some point… Clare O'Reilly 30 Jun 2023 3 min read Further Reading
Plastic pollution will reduce by 80 percent in 17 years Hopeful headlines when it comes to the environment always merit a closer look and an 80 percent drop in plastic… Clare O'Reilly 27 Jun 2023 3 min read Further Reading
Are men less environmentally friendly than women? We’re so accustomed to gender gaps and thankfully most of them are narrowing, albeit slowly, but the widening one which… Clare O'Reilly 22 Jun 2023 2 min read Further Reading
What are Shoreline Management Plans And how can these plans help you assess the risk from climate change of living by or relocating to the coast? Maricel Williams 15 Jun 2022 11 min read Further Reading
How popular are onshore windfarms in Britain? The pros and cons of wind power As a small island situated between the Atlantic and the North Sea, the UK has lots of natural wind. Not just a plentiful resource, energy from the wind is green, clean – and cheap. Angela Terry 23 May 2022 4 min read Further Reading
What is causing climate change? Where carbon dioxide pollution comes from in the UK “It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, oceans and land” - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 6th Assessment Report, 2021 Maricel Williams 9 May 2022 4 min read Further Reading
Is planting more trees the answer to global warming? As a complex problem, the climate crisis will require many solutions. While there is no silver bullet, it is widely accepted that stopping burning fossil fuels is the number one priority. However, planting lots more trees is essential. Angela Terry 14 Mar 2022 2 min read Further Reading
What is this new IPCC report and what are the top five things you can do? What is this new IPCC report? We are at the most critical moment in human history. Billions of people around the world – including in the UK – are already suffering because of the climate crisis and many of its impacts are already ‘irreversible’. We have a short window in which to tackle the worst of it. Angela Terry 1 Mar 2022 5 min read Further Reading
What is the best carbon footprint calculator? Here are the best apps and websites for measuring your carbon footprint. We all want to be taking steps to live a greener, more sustainable lifestyle, but sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start or know what can you do that will make the most impact? Angela Terry 2 Dec 2021 4 min read Further Reading
9 positive climate stories from 2021 The climate fight isn’t just about focusing on the bad stuff – good news stories help us have hope that we can keep warming below 2°C Rachel England 18 Nov 2021 5 min read Further Reading
12 green Instagram influencers to follow for true inspiration Make your Insta feed a little more eco-friendly Rachel England 28 Oct 2021 4 min read Further Reading
