Renewable energy cheaper than 60% of operating coal plants, report finds The report, conducted by Carbon Tracker, concludes that by 2030 it will be cheaper to build new wind or solar capacity than continue operating coal in all markets.
‘Landmark’ study concludes that marine life in the world’s oceans can recover by 2050 If urgent action is taken the research found that the world’s oceans could be restored to full abundance.
‘Take care of nature’ to prevent pandemics like Covid-19, says expert Climate change scientist Lee Hannah explains how giving nature space could help curb future disease outbreaks.
First fully rechargeable carbon dioxide battery is seven times more efficient than lithium-ion and carbon neutral Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have successfully tested a lithium-carbon dioxide battery prototype running up to 500 consecutive cycles of charge/recharge processes.
Planpincieux glacier on the Italian side of Mont Blanc is in danger of collapse About 250,000 cubic metres of ice are at risk of collapse, after accelerating to 50-60 cm a day.
German consumer group finds that using reusable bamboo coffee cups can be bad for your health Testing 12 different bamboo cup brands, Stiftung Warentest found that most released ‘very high’ amounts of melamine and formaldehyde after contact with a hot drink.
IKEA will produce more energy than it consumes by the end of this year Ultimately, it plans to be climate-positive (reducing more emissions than it puts out) by 2030.
4 easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint Many people state that they would like to lower their carbon footprint but don’t know how to go about it.
How glorious is the 12th? The campaign to ban driven grouse shooting in the UK A concerted campaign, led by Chris Packham, is calling for driven grouse shooting to be banned.
Have you heard of flygskam or ‘flight shaming’? The environmental movement that encourages people to stop flying Flygskam or ‘flight-shaming’ is an environmental movement across Europe which is encouraging people to stop taking flights as a means of transport.
How Major League Baseball and The Dodgers are winning at sustainability An organised commitment to make ballparks more environmentally friendly throughout MLB began a decade ago.
This photo of a seabird feeding its chick a cigarette butt must inspire lasting change ‘The baby needs to become a poster child for change.’
