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Study finds living near green spaces reduces biological age
People living near green spaces are 2.5 years biologically younger than those who do not, according to new research conducted by a Spanish and American research team. We all have our reservations about ageing, but new research is showing that the secret to staying young might not be purchasing expensive skincare treatments and products. In fact, maintaining health may be as simple as living nearby to a large green space. To test...
Why lab-grown diamonds are booming in popularity
The world has woken up to the socially and environmentally destructive practices of the natural diamond industry. Thanks to science, many customers are opting for lab-grown diamonds which offer the same product, minus the eco and ethical price tag. Diamonds are forever, so they say. But so are the scars left behind on the planet and people involved in the very process of unearthing them. The diamond industry has long...
Why aren’t cities just planting more trees?
We are all obsessed with plants and for good reason. They are proven to improve our mood, purify our air, and even keep cities dramatically cooler on hot days. So with mental health struggles, air pollution, and deadly heatwaves on the rise – why are governments so slow to plant more of them? When pondering simple and effective ways to halt the global climate catastrophe we’re currently spiralling towards, one...
Egg whites could be the solution to clean water in the future
Microplastic pollution and increased scarcity are the two largest threats to freshwater sources globally. A team of researchers at Princeton University have found a solution to both of these problems in an unsuspecting candidate – egg whites. Not to freak anyone out, but recent studies are finding that humans accidentally consume around 5 grams of microplastics per week. It’s both worrying and sad, but it’s true. Most of these particles...
Evidence of diverse organic material has been found on Mars
NASA has announced it has discovered evidence of ‘diverse organic matter’ in the Jezero Crater on planet Mars. This area is believed to be the site of an ancient lake, which may have been vital to supporting previous life on the planet. Ah, the age-old question: is there – or was there ever – life on other planets? At some point or another, each of us will find ourselves experiencing an...
Underground climate change is every major city’s ‘silent hazard’
As global temperatures increase, above-ground heatwaves shouldn’t be our only concern. Researchers are uncovering that urban cities are experiencing rising temperatures underground – and that’s a major long-term problem. By now, we’re all well aware that atmospheric climate change and global warming are causing major issues for natural environments, wild animal species, and the safety of humanity itself. But research conducted in Chicago has revealed that the ground beneath major...
LVMH sets ambitious water reduction targets for 2030
As part of its Life 360 program, the French multinational holding company LVMH has set new and ambitious targets to reduce its global water usage by 30 percent before the end of the decade. Despite the fact that over 70 percent of our planet is covered in water, only three percent of it is fresh water. The situation seems disastrous enough from the start, but in a world experiencing rapid climate...
Paris Olympics to seat thousands of spectators on recycled chairs
The Paris 2024 Olympics has set out to use its moment on the world’s stage to promote sustainability. Part of its multi-step effort to do so involves seating 11,000 spectators in chairs made from recycled plastic material. The Olympic Games are often regarded as a spectacular celebration of human ability, watched by millions around the world. But throughout the last decade, the event has borne the brunt of great scrutiny...
Could white paint help Barcelona cope with frequent heatwaves?
Spain is warming at a faster rate than any other European country. In an effort to protect city-dwellers from worsening heatwaves, the Spanish government is considering painting Barcelona’s iconic buildings white. Barcelona’s cityscape has long been hailed by urban planners and architectural novices for its practical design and abundant natural features. But climate scientists are warning that current efforts to expand local green spaces won’t be enough to keep the...
Study finds milk or egg present in one third of vegan products
New analysis conducted by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has found that one in three meat substitutes labelled as a vegan product contains animal-derived ingredients, more specifically, milk and egg. With so many plant-based brands popping up in grocery stores globally, it has never been easier to adopt a vegan lifestyle. Or so we thought. New research conducted by the UK’s Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has found that one...
