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Is burning trash really the lesser evil of waste management?

Is burning trash really the lesser evil of waste management?

A significant number of trash incinerators are operating across the US. Proponents of this type of waste management proclaim it environmentally preferable to landfill, but how much of a lesser evil is it – if at all? A proverbial β€˜steaming pile of garbage’ has no redeemable qualities, but there is a notable upside to be gleaned from real-life trash incineration. For well over a century now, parts of the US have...

By London, UK
Natural History Museum relaunches Generation Hope: Act for the Planet

Natural History Museum relaunches Generation Hope: Act for the Planet

Between 7-10 February, the NHM will be hosting a series of free events curated in partnership with scientists and young people from around the world to drive positive change for a global future. On a mission to β€˜create advocates that are informed, confident, and motivated to make wise decisions, get involved, and use their influence and actions to drive positive change for the planet’s future,’ the Natural History Museum's annual...

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Starbucks hit with lawsuit over false β€˜ethical’ claims

Starbucks hit with lawsuit over false β€˜ethical’ claims

Starbucks becomes the latest global corporation to be legally challenged for making unsubstantiated and completely false claims about its β€˜ethically sourced’ products. The global coffee giant Starbucks is under fire from a U.S. consumer group, which alleges that the company's claims of ethically sourced coffee are deceptive and untrue. The National Consumers League filed legal action in court in Washington DC. It cited several media reports which detail human rights and...

By London, UK
Opinion – AFCON’s fossil fuel affiliation will further damage Africa

Opinion – AFCON’s fossil fuel affiliation will further damage Africa

As the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in the Ivory Coast, yet another tournament will ultimately serve to fill the pockets of those already destroying the continent. While the self-confessed obsessed (like myself) will happily take all the football we can get, at times there is a bigger picture to consider beyond sporting merit. Though I’ve no personal connection to the Africa Cup of Nations - the biennial tournament...

By London, UK