25 July 2023 – There was a lot of talk in the media recently about how changing to a planet-friendly diet could help our environment. But now research has found a sustainable diet could also cut our risk of dying from a chronic illness by 25%. Scientists at Harvard University have undertaken a research project, … Read more
18 July 2023 – The government has released its latest climate change adaptation plan on Monday. While it includes measures to deal with overheating and flooding, critics say that preparing for climate change is still not an important priority for the UK. On Monday the UK government has released its third National Adaptation Plan (NAP3). … Read more
11 July 2023 – New analysis has shown that new oil and gas fields in the North Sea wouldn’t significantly increase the UK’s energy capacity and nor would it lower UK energy prices. The UK Government is considering giving out new licences for new oil and gas fields in the North Sea. For one of … Read more
4 July 2023 – The Met Office has confirmed that we had the hottest June on record. And while some people might have enjoyed the warmer weather, these record temperatures have caused the death of fish in our rivers and impacted on insects and plants. This June was the hottest since records began, the Met … Read more
27 June 2023 – Despite world leaders pledging to end deforestation by 2030 during COP26, an area of rainforest the size of Switzerland was lost last year. The loss of tropical forests is a big driver for climate change, because these forests absorb and hold a huge amount of carbon dioxide. Without them, this CO2 … Read more
20 June 2023 – New data has been published that shows that the waters around the UK and Ireland are 3°C to 4°C warmer than is normal. This marine heatwave causes scientists to worry. In recent months, scientists have reported that the surface temperature of the world’s oceans have been heating up. But now new … Read more
13 June 2023 – 12 million households in the UK are using a dishwasher. But it has now been revealed that three out of five of them are guilty of ‘double dishwashing’. Dishwashers are a handy appliance that can make life easier, which is probably the reason why 12 million UK households are using one. … Read more
6 June 2023 – New analysis has shown that the global energy crisis has turbocharged the growth of renewable power. Renewable energy is set to become the main energy source. To reach the 1.5°C climate target, the world has to stop using fossil fuels, because they are responsible for the majority of CO2 emissions. In … Read more
30 May 2023 – Invasive species can have a huge impact on native wildlife and the ecosystem they enter, often leading to a loss in biodiversity. Some companies are now utilising these intruders in their products. The loss of biodiversity is a huge problem for our environment. There are many factors that can lead to … Read more
23 May 2023 – A dog walker in Norfolk has found decade-old crisp packets, which were all in remarkably good condition. This is a reminder of the indestructibility of plastic. Chris Turner walked his dog on the beach at Scratby, Norfolk, when he saw something colourful glistening on the floor. After he picked up the … Read more