Is mindfulness the solution to climate change?
The climate crisis has been driven by humans treating the planet as a resource to be exploited. We need to remember where we came from and understand our connection to the earth. Is mindfulness the compass? The term ‘mindfulness’ refers to the process of focused...
Nature is now officially an artist
With her own profile on major streaming platforms, the sounds of nature are now generating conservation funding Sounds Right is a new global music initiative that enables nature to generate conservation funding from her own sounds. The initiative aims to spark a...
Climate Fresk: the game improving climate literacy
How Climate Fresk is improving public climate science understanding around the world. Empowering the public with truthful knowledge about climate change is one of the most important and yet, difficult challenges of the climate crisis. To overcome this and improve the...
The climate impact of the Premier League
Assessing the goals, challenges and progress of making the Premier League sustainable. Amidst the electric atmosphere of the English Premier League, a quieter but pressing concern lingers: its climate impact. From player transport logistics to matchday emissions, the...
Fast fashion is the fuel for the fire
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...
500 years on: A Great Piece of Turf
In 1503, German painter Albreht Dürer completed his watercolour and gouache piece titled The Great Piece of Turf. Since its completion, it has been widely recognised as one of his masterpieces as it exhibits the wonderful complexity and intimacy of a May meadow...
What we can learn from Denmark about clean energy
The country leads on climate policy, but grapples with disagreements over strategy and the pace of change. This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent U.S.-based news organisation that covers climate, energy and the...
My Veganuary journey
The Climate team member Krish Srinivasan tells us how he found going vegan to kick off 2024. Recipe link at bottom of page. There are, as with everything else, many nuances to eating sustainably. How organically farmed are the products we consume? Have they required...
Children’s word of the year cause for optimism
Young people care more about climate change than ever before, they must act to bring about change. A survey of over 5,000 children conducted by the Oxford University Press chose “climate change” as the Children’s Word of the Year for 2023. Earlier research also shows...
Can skiing survive the climate crisis?
Warmer winters, shrinking snow seasons and the retreat of ancient glaciers are no longer distant threats to the ski industry. For decades, winter enthusiasts have flocked to the mountains, strapping on skis or a snowboard to carve through the snowy landscapes. While...
Dry January: Good for the climate?
Have you thought about going ‘Dry’ this January? Well, the decision to do so may not only benefit your body, mind and bank account, but it could also benefit the planet. In 2023, it was predicted that around nine million people would participate in Dry January,...
Avatar (2009): Movies That Matter
Nearly 15 years have passed since the release of James Cameron's record-shattering blockbuster, and the messages from Pandora ring ever more true on our planet today. It's challenging to deny that, at least at some point after watching Avatar, you haven't imagined how...
Ideas Highlights
Here’s how the Greens can have influence
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 non-native species label is defunct
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...
Strengthening green skills in the battle against climate change
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...
MIT researchers introduce “Outdoor Days” to quantify climate change impacts
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." This metric,...
Multi-Material Packaging: The issue of recyclability and brand and consumer responsibility
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...
Fast fashion is the fuel for the fire
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...
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