When it comes to the climate crisis we seem to be bombarded with news on just how bad things are. Whether it's in a national news programme or all over Twitter, it seems almost inescapable and can lead to eco-anxiety and the feeling that there's nothing we can do. But there are good new stories … Continue reading 3 Good News Stories of the Week: The Dutch and Their Bikes
3 Good News Stories of the Week: Spain Leaving Coal Behind!
When it comes to the climate crisis we seem to be bombarded with news on just how bad things are. Whether it's in a national news programme or all over Twitter, it seems almost inescapable and can lead to eco-anxiety and the feeling that there's nothing we can do. But there are good new stories … Continue reading 3 Good News Stories of the Week: Spain Leaving Coal Behind!
Good News Stories of the Week: Lots of Emissions Cuts!
When it comes to the climate crisis we seem to be bombarded with news on just how bad things are. Whether it's in a national news programme or all over Twitter, it seems almost inescapable and can lead to eco-anxiety and the feeling that there's nothing we can do. But there are good new stories … Continue reading Good News Stories of the Week: Lots of Emissions Cuts!
Good News Stories of the Week: Global Conservation and Glastonbury!
When it comes to the climate crisis we seem to be bombarded with news on just how bad things are. Whether it’s in a national news programme or all over Twitter it seems almost inescapable and can lead to eco-anxiety and the feeling that there’s nothing we can do. But there are good news stories … Continue reading Good News Stories of the Week: Global Conservation and Glastonbury!
Does Renewable Energy have a Viable Future?
100% global renewable energy. A utopic dream or a future reality? If we are to limit average global temperature rise to the maximum of 2℃ in the Paris Agreement, or 1.5℃ as many scientists argue, ensuring that everyone around the world receives energy produced from renewable sources is vital and will go a … Continue reading Does Renewable Energy have a Viable Future?
Palm Oil: Can it be Sustainable?
Palm oil production is often vilified. Almost all of us have seen the Greenpeace video, 'there's a Rang-tan in my bedroom' (I've included a link below if you haven't) that shows us the impact that palm oil plantations are having on a lot of the rainforest in Malaysia and Indonesia, pushing animals like the Orangutan … Continue reading Palm Oil: Can it be Sustainable?
There’s Still No Urgency to Tackle Climate Change…
The release of the IPCC special report just a few days ago has highlighted the disaster we find ourselves barreling towards. The IPCC report found that 1.5℃ of warming above pre-industrial levels could have catastrophic consequences for millions around the world, and without urgent action, we could reach that milestone in just 12 years. In … Continue reading There’s Still No Urgency to Tackle Climate Change…
Natural Gas Exploration should Frack Off
Fracking for natural gas in the UK has been on the minds of the Conservative Government for a number of years now. According to the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the government believes that 'shale gas has the potential to provide the UK with greater energy security, growth and jobs'. They definitely … Continue reading Natural Gas Exploration should Frack Off
The Mess of Australian Politics
In a world of Trump and Brexit, it's hard to think of any country more of a mess politically than the USA and UK. Well, Australia is definitely trying their hardest to keep up. This isn't a brand new series of events for Australia either. There have been 6 different Prime Ministers in the last … Continue reading The Mess of Australian Politics
Rethink Your Waste
In the last home game of the normal AFL season, the West Coast Eagles ran their 'Rethink Your Waste' campaign. The campaign aimed to keep the stadium cleaner after games and increase public awareness of recycling, encouraging people to not only recycle better in the stadium but to also do more in their daily lives. Large … Continue reading Rethink Your Waste