Investigation reveals scope of Big Oil’s deception and greenwashing
A US Democrat committee has found that Big Oil deliberately downplayed the dangers of fossil fuels. Its major players have also reportedly lobbied against climate laws they backed publicly for years. Big Oil is at it yet again. The latest scoop courtesy of US Democrats reveals that fossil fuel giants...
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Decade-long study shows conservation efforts are succeeding
A study published in the journal Science has revealed numerous success stories from conservation groups around the world. With so many negative news stories regarding the state of our planet swirling around, it’s easy to believe that decades of reckless human activity are causing the survival of our natural world...
Why did Earth Day choose to prioritise plastics this year?
Every year, Earth Day picks a specific environmental theme to focus on. Why did it select plastics for 2024? Did you take part in Earth Day this year? As part of its annual events and activism, this environmental movement places emphasis on a specific theme. In 2024, plastic was the...
The black market for greenhouse gases is thriving
Hydrofluorocarbons are supposed to be dying out under the terms of a global treaty. The compounds represent a major threat to our climate, but remain in hot demand for shady businesses unwilling to change. No, this isn’t leftist propaganda. Greenhouse gas emissions are technically being sold on the black market....
How is coffee being affected by the climate crisis?
Already, rising temperatures are leading to lower yields and higher prices. If global heating continues to worsen, the land suitable for coffee cultivation will halve by 2050 and the plant itself could disappear entirely by the end of the century, which would have a profound impact on the 120m...
What is Earth Day and why do we mark it every year?
Earth Day takes place on the 22nd April every year, with more than 190 countries participating around the world. What is Earth Day, and why is it a big deal? This week, the world is celebrating and participating in Earth Day, a moment taken each year to consider our...
Antarctic wildlife at risk of being ‘sunburnt’
The hole in the Earth’s ozone layer is remaining open for longer periods than previously observed. This is exposing penguins, seals, and other animals to heightened levels of harmful UV radiation. We know that temperatures are rising. We also know that summer months are becoming warmer and will continue to do so until we phase out fossil fuels and drastically reduce emissions. For humans, while the impacts of extreme heat can be...
Sadiq Khan says the Thames River will be safe to swim in by 2034
The Mayor of London has announced a decade-long plan to clean up the Thames River in hopes that city-dwellers will one day safely swim in its waters. Do you ever find yourself walking along Southbank on a hot summer’s day, wishing you could take a refreshing dip in the River Thames? No, me neither. Regardless, the capital’s Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new ‘moonshot plan’ to make London’s winding river...
Scientists use ‘coral IVF’ and recorded audio to repopulate dying reefs
In the latest development for coral reef restoration projects, scientists are experimenting with 'coral IVF' and audio recordings from thriving reefs to attract heat-resistant coral larvae to diminished marine areas. We’ve talked a lot about coral reefs on our website lately, and that’s because they’re essential to the health of our oceans as well as the stability of all life on our planet. Not to mention, it’s Earth Day. So...
Devastating floods continue to devastate Tanzania
Tanzania is grappling with ongoing floods that have claimed lives and left thousands of people affected across the country. Triggered by heavy rainfall, the floods have wreaked havoc causing extensive damage to infrastructure and livelihoods. In the last two weeks, the ongoing floods have been catastrophic, with official reports indicating a death toll of 58 people and affecting over 120,000 across the country. Heavy rainfall, swollen rivers, and inadequate infrastructure have...
