Plastics: Good, Bad & Ugly
byPlastic has revolutionised our world, all right, but not everything is hunky-dory in the ‘malleable’ story.
Environment
Climate Change is worse than COVID-19
byThe fight against COVID-19 is an opportunity to build a sustainable economy that mitigates climate change.
Plans To Fight Coronavirus Must Pay Attention To The Environment
byTo contain the virus, though, we must also prioritise how water, soil, air, and man-made surfaces play a role.
Global Climate Frameworks Miss The ‘Big Picture’ On Food
byFood & climate change are deeply interlinked, but food emissions need to be tracked beyond the ‘farm gate.’
Have Humans Evolved Beyond Nature?
byOur society has evolved so much, can we still say that we are part of Nature? If not, should we worry?
Australia’s Bushfires Could Drive More Than 700 Animal Species To Extinction
byThe unprecedented bushfires in Australia could cause one of the biggest extinction events in the modern era.
How Climate Change Threatens Spiders
byIf we continue to disregard the value of spiders, our fear will cause disruption & put us in actual danger.
Antarctica’s Zero Emission Research Station Shows Sustainable Living Is Possible
byA scientist investigating climate change in Antarctica writes about how it is possible to live a sustainably anywhere.
What Chimps & Gorillas Tell Us About Human Language
byThe gestures we have in common with chimpanzees are a remnant of the sign-language we share with our ancestors–the apes.
Fast Fashion: The Enemy Of The Environment
byFast fashion is environmentally unsustainable. There is an urgent need for reconsidering our clothing choices.
How Militaries Use Marine Animals For War
byMilitaries are using Beluga whales, dolphins, porpoises & other marine animals for war. It’s unethical & wrong.
How Diving Seals Plan Ahead To Save Oxygen
bySeals can reduce their rate of oxygen consumption by as much as 70 per cent. What does this research tell us?
How Students Use Water-Smart Innovations To Turnaround A Parched Village
byA weather station monitored by students–part of a range of water-smart innovations–has turned around a parched village.
Amazon Fires Aren’t Depleting Earth’s Oxygen Supply
byAmazon fires are destructive, but aren’t depleting eath’s oxygen supply, argues Professor Scott Dunning.
How Forest Elephants Help Fight Climate Change
byElephants are messy eaters. Their eating behavior helps store carbon, but their extinction accelerates climate change.