Ghosts, ghouls, and greenhouse gases
If we pause for a moment and take a step away from the decorations, the carved pumpkins, and the excitement, to glance back into the shadows, we find ourselves face…
environment
China’s power shift: from coal to renewables?
Abigail Brierley examines China's pledge to become carbon nuetral by 2060.
Media vs Environmental Change; the place of photography in creating awareness.
Photography plays an important role in the progression of sustainability by increasing societies willingness to change their behaviour. This article demonstrates the impact of photography and visualisation on stimulating awareness…
A Message in a Bottle
"Sitting at the top of the shore was a clear plastic bottle containing a rolled up piece of paper with sellotape wrapped intensely around the screw-top. I had just found…
Part II: ‘The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’
At first glance it may seem that the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will help to solve the issue of water scarcity in the countries within the…
Part I: ‘The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’
Our World Affairs and Environment section editors collaborate in a two-part series exploring the implications of Ethiopia’s ‘Grand Renaissance Dam’ on the wider region.
Climate Change: the good news
Lucy Lloyd gives a round up of positive environmental podcasts, websites and initiatives.
Starting a sustainable business in isolation- Will COVID-19 end fast fashion?
Cyd Ashbridge explores the problem of fast fashion and the importance of supporting small local business.
Are Individual Actions Important in the Climate Crisis?
Big businesses must bear most of the burden for the climate crisis, but it is imperative that we all take some responsibility for leading unsustainable lifestyles when environmentally friendly alternatives…
Heathrow decision dictates the UK’s environmental conscience
Anna Shepherd explores the possible impact of the blocking of Heathrow airport expansion.