New York’s Central Park to become a climate laboratory
Researchers believe the famous green space could hold important insights into how climate change is affecting major cities and their local parks. For a little over 160 years, the 843-acre green space known as Central Park has served as the lungs of New York City. The park is home to...
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Oxford protest against trans conversion therapy
Hundreds gathered in Oxford to protest the government’s failure to ban trans conversion therapy. On the 19th April, Oxford saw hundreds of protestors turn up in Bonn Square to voice their anger at Boris Johnson’s government leaving the trans community out of plans to ban conversion therapy. The protest was organised...
Why seaweed is the superfood we should pay attention to
An unassuming, ocean-dwelling plant could be the answer to a number of our environmental problems, from protein sourcing, carbon absorbing, and more. Seaweed is a weird and wonderful plant that grows in abundance in oceans around the world. Coming in colours ranging from bright green to orange, these plants provide...
Why did Imran Khan’s Pakistani government fall?
On 9th April, Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan lost a no-confidence vote after several attempts to retain power such as dissolving the parliament. Despite these desperate attempts to stay in power, why did he lose - and what’s going to happen next? If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ll...
Heinz announces plans to make sustainable paper ketchup bottles
The new paper ketchup bottle forms part of Heinz’s wider initiative to make all of its packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025. It’s time to play ‘Genuine or Greenwashing’ again. Come on down! This week’s edition focuses on Heinz, as it’s unveiled plans to develop a recyclable paper bottle made...
Sunscreen chemicals found in Mediterranean seagrass
A new study has found sunscreen chemicals in Mediterranean seagrass. UV filters absorbed by Posidonia oceanica could cause long-term damage to local ecosystems. A new study suggests that sunscreen could be affecting our oceans. Chemicals from popular sunscreen lotion brands have been found ‘accumulating’ in Mediterranean seagrass. Scientists discovered ultraviolet...
Drought at the Horn of Africa causing concern
Countries in the Horn of Africa peninsula could be facing extreme hunger and starvation. If no proper action is taken, over 29 million people will be affected in the coming months. Countries in the Horn of Africa are experiencing changes in temperature and rainfall as a direct result of climate change. Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya are being affected most at present. According to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) meeting last...
Part 5: The fossil fuel industry cannot gatekeep the energy transition
Limiting global warming to 1.5-2°C means cutting fossil fuel production yearly while keeping coal, oil, and gas in the ground. But what does this mean for the world’s most carbon-emitting industry? According to the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, supporting fossil fuel production is not aligned with our essential low-carbon transition. Experts consider the just and equitable shift away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy to be a critical...
What is the COP15 conference and what does it hope to achieve?
Policymakers and climate experts have convened in the Ivory Coast for the 15th session of a UN summit. Sharing the name of annual sustainability conference COP, this meeting focuses specifically on protecting land against infertility and degradation. As you’re reading this, policymakers and climate experts are convening in the economic capital of the Ivory Coast, Abidjan, for day two to discuss global action on land issues. Headed up by the UN,...
Ukrainian refugees are being preyed upon by British hosts
The UN wants to prevent single British men from offering their homes up to female Ukrainian refugees over concerns about sexual exploitation. As Russia’s brutal invasion rages on, the number of people looking to leave Ukraine continues to grow. To help facilitate Ukrainians with finding a place to live in the UK, a government-backed program called Homes for Ukraine has encouraged people living in Britain to register to become hosts...
