by Oliver Tufft | May 16, 2023 | Climate Solutions
When discussing rewilding, the focus is often placed on its environmental benefits, such as enhancing biodiversity, restoring ecosystems and sequestering carbon. However, we seldom delve into the impact rewilding has on people. What role do we play in rewilding? Are...
by Georgia Webber | May 9, 2023 | Climate Solutions
New research from MIT uses effective and inexpensive electrochemistry to remove CO2 from seawater, combatting ambient CO2 levels and acidification of oceans. Known as the primary driver of climate change, atmospheric concentrations of CO2 continue to increase,...
by Oliver Tufft | Apr 24, 2023 | Climate Solutions, Science & Technology
A new study published last month shows that protecting and restoring wild animals can enhance natural carbon capture and storage. Rewilding is largely seen as a novel approach to conservation and a symbol of hope. Most proponents support the theory because it helps...
by Katie Brennan | Apr 17, 2023 | Climate Solutions, Science & Technology
How biogas in Vietnam is saving the rural population money, improving health outcomes and benefiting the planet — all at once. Vietnam has a human population around 1.5 times that of the UK, but a pig population some six times greater. As traditional fuel prices have...
by Oliver Tufft | Mar 20, 2023 | Climate Solutions, Ideas
Many rewilding projects around the world are gaining support. However, controversies in the Dutch Oostvaardesplassen project cast doubts about just how hands-off these projects should be. It is hoped that the recent release of the new BBC wildlife series Wild Isles...
by Georgia Webber | Feb 25, 2023 | Climate Solutions, Science & Technology
Researchers at RMIT have found a new approach to remove microplastics from water sources. Could this be the solution to the notoriously hard to capture pollutants? Why are microplastics so widely talked about as one of the most persistent and pervasive forms of...
