The average voter cares about the climate but doesn’t care for quite drastic spending promises. Is it time for the Greens to substitute ideology for real change? The thing with British politics is that we tend to vote for the centre ground. While occasionally...
Non-native species are often labelled as “invasive” and “foreign”, leading to their justified mass culling. But when do we say enough is enough? In wildlife conservation, mass culling of non-native species is seen as essential to protect native ecosystems. Labelling...
The planet is getting warmer. Last year was the hottest on record, and responsibility for slowing and stopping the warming of the world lies with the entire international community. However, real progress will only be achieved if the world’s business community decides...
Should we measure climate impacts by what they mean for people’s daily activities? In a bid to provide a tangible understanding of the effects of climate change on daily life, MIT researchers have introduced a novel measure called “outdoor days.” ...
Packaging expert Steve Brownett-Gale of Lifestyle Packaging explains the problem of multi-material packaging, which is being used in pharma, cosmetics, food and beverage, and more. Multi-material, or multilayered packaging, has grown in popularity across multiple...
Harmless hypertrend hopping? Ellie Hammonds dives into how social media is contributing to overconsumption and short-lived fashion trends. You open up Instagram and are met by a foghorn of posts: mini dresses, boho-chic, maxi skirts, biker shorts, white tees, UGG...
