Is there space for pollution?
An underlying question of the subject of this article is whether the advancements in space exploration and technology can be justified at the expense of the earth's environment and climate…
Environment
Could this be the future of vegan supplements?
With a record 560,000 people signing up to the latest Veganuary in 2021, this important nutrient is in demand and is made increasingly so with the recent global transition to…
Rewilding – stepping back in time for nature might be the way forward for the planet
It is no secret that the natural world now is one which would be virtually unrecognisable to our ancestors. Not all that long ago, it would have been unsurprising to…
Scientists reveal impact of human activity on bird species
One study, conducted by Durham University in collaboration with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), recently investigated how human activities such as agriculture, deforestation, and the drainage…
Biden’s rejoining of the Paris Agreement – a win for the climate?
When Joe Biden rejoined America to the Paris Agreement just hours after becoming President on 20th January, environmentalists around the world breathed a collective sigh of relief. After four years…
Durham University secures top environmental ranking
Durham University has recently been awarded a top ‘Platinum’ level environmental award as a result of its participation in the EcoCampus project.
Net Zero by 2050: can the world pull together in response to the United Nations’ plea?
‘The state of our planet is broken’. These are the words with which Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, began his ‘State of the Planet’ address to Columbia University’s World Leaders Forum…
Durham Energy Institute responds to Government announcement of 10 point plan for Green Industrial Revolution
On 18th November, Boris Johnson unveiled the UK’s ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution. With the COP26 climate summit set to take place in Glasgow next year, the UK…
Biden’s climate plan
What has Biden promised to do in order to fight the climate crisis? Will his government place enough emphasis on and commit to solving global climate issues in order to…
Part II Flight Free Travel: an interview with Rosie Watson
On 17th August 2019, Rosie Watson set off on a journey from the Lake District to Mongolia. Instead of taking the nine-hour flight, she decided – inspired by a lifelong…