In conversation with a Sherpa
The Climate sits down with freelance trek leader Raju Gurung-Raaj to discuss environmental degradation in Nepal, and the effect of mass tourism in his industry. Raju, a trek and expedition guide and high altitude consultant based in Kathmandu, has been working in the...
What to expect from COP28
Here we are, another UN climate change conference. So, what should you be expecting? The 28th iteration of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC's) Conference of the Parties (COP28) this year sees world leaders descend on the United Arab...
The EU overhauls its law covering environmental crimes
The European Parliament is expected to approve the new directive early next year. It’s not clear whether the emission of greenhouse gases at certain levels could constitute crimes. This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent...
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Could the challenge of climate change help bring peace to Israel and Palestine?
Whilst the humanitarian costs of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict are becoming harrowingly obvious, the environmental impact could spark another disaster. Climate concerns slip down political agendas during times of war, and the damaging effects of warfare on...
Eight sustainable fashion apps to download this Black Friday
Pietro Saccomani, a shopping apps expert from MobiLoud, shares eight apps that can help you support a circular economy this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Shopping apps today are an entrenched part of our lives. Just about everyone has some kind of shopping app they...
Who should take responsibility for tackling climate change?
If governments prioritise reelection, consumers want cheap convenience and businesses seek to maximise their profits, who is supposed to be leading on climate change? Among the most fundamental problems of democracy is its inherent shortsightedness. In the United...
Cruise lining our way to disaster
A rise in commercial shipping and cruising for pleasure has not only placed pressure on the seas but is polluting the air we breathe. What’s being done about it? Sectors from agriculture to retail are pushing international trade to extremes, while cruise holidays are...
The Last Igloo (2019): Movies That Matter
In order to build an igloo, you need hard snow. They call it ‘Pugaq’ if you’re interested. And with the right conditions Julius can build one in an hour… If, like me, you’ve ever tried to build an igloo in your garden using the meagre bit of British snowfall, you’ll...
The psychology behind our responses to climate change
Why do we only care about climate change when we see it? Climate headlines might grab your attention, cause you to pause for a moment, shake your head in disbelief, and then prompt you to check your phone, overwhelmed by the constant stream of bad news. It's easy to...
Are UK farms feeling the effects of climate change?
The threat of climate change is reported regularly, but how are the effects being perceived at ground level by UK farmers, and what are they doing about it? This study asks them. A study by researchers at the University of Exeter has gathered information from farmers...
Climate change, childbearing and eco-anxiety
Climate change is shaping parenthood choices, according to a study from UCL. The consequences of climate change extend beyond global environmental distress. Today, they intertwine with a global mental health crisis too. A new study by researchers at University College...
Seaspiracy (2021): Movies That Matter
The latest Movies That Matter looks at Seaspiracy, the Netflix documentary that discusses the impact of commercial fishing on our planet. Watch the trailer here. Amongst those who are diet-conscious for environmental reasons, often I have heard that meat has been...
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The EU overhauls its law covering environmental crimes
The European Parliament is expected to approve the new directive early next year. It’s not clear whether the emission of greenhouse gases at certain levels could constitute crimes. This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent...
Eight sustainable fashion apps to download this Black Friday
Pietro Saccomani, a shopping apps expert from MobiLoud, shares eight apps that can help you support a circular economy this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Shopping apps today are an entrenched part of our lives. Just about everyone has some kind of shopping app they...
Cruise lining our way to disaster
A rise in commercial shipping and cruising for pleasure has not only placed pressure on the seas but is polluting the air we breathe. What’s being done about it? Sectors from agriculture to retail are pushing international trade to extremes, while cruise holidays are...
Molecular farming: sustainability with (almost) no compromise
Advancements in plant biotechnology could revolutionise agriculture, making factory farms a thing of the past and ushering us into an animal-free era of meat and dairy. We’re all aware of the polluting nature of the mass production of meat and dairy, not to mention...
In conversation with Journeys With Purpose
It is one thing to recognise our dwindling relationship with the natural world, but it is quite another to take concrete steps to rectify the situation. The Climate sat down with Duncan Grossart, founder of Journeys With Purpose, to discuss how they are reawakening...
Gloves-Off: Reducing hospital PPE waste using infection control education
The “Gloves-Off” project is reducing unnecessary PPE waste by educating and empowering healthcare workers to decide what’s necessary, benefiting both the environment and patient safety.
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