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Addressing the Unaddressed: giving hope and home to millions
Jan 20, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Most of us will have never considered the importance of having a home address, but for millions of people on the planet, lacking one can have serious consequences
The Norwegian town that came back from the dead
Dec 30, 2019
Written by
Oliver Lowenstein
Vardø, Norway’s most northeasterly town, was once on the verge of dying out as its inhabitants sought livelihoods elsewhere. But a passionate local is hoping modern arts and traditional crafts might be key to turning its fortunes around
Shades of green: how Guyana is balancing ecotourism with oil production
Dec 28, 2019
Written by
Nick Middleton
Guyana intends to become a low-carbon, ‘green state’, with eco-tourism a major feature. But the country is also poised to become the Western Hemisphere’s next big oil producer. Nick Middleton investigates the possible contradictions
Turkey’s legacy of civilisation is a blueprint for the future
Dec 27, 2019
Written by
Charles Stevens
Ani is a Middle Age city of remarkable historical importance, one in urgent need of preservation and protection
Don’t bottle it: why aluminium cans may be the answer to the world’s plastic problem
Dec 18, 2019
Written by
Abigail Spink
Recent claims suggest that plastic recycling does little to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. Instead, the infinitely recyclable nature of aluminium beverage cans could offer a promising packaging alternative, highlighting fundamental flaws in the life cycle of single-use plastic
A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor
Dec 17, 2019
Written by
Deljana Iossifova, Purva Dewoolk, Youcao Renar
Nearly seven hundred million people around the world lack access to proper toilets. While efforts are underway to change this, not all schemes are equal
Why not logging on is bad for the world
Dec 06, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Half the world’s population currently has access to the internet, but with its growth now slowing, there could be significant implications for global development
The future of oil states: can the Middle East go green?
Nov 19, 2019
Written by
Mark Rowe
The concept of renewable energy in the Middle East sounds incongruous, for this is a region that is home to more than half of the world’s crude oil and more than a third of its natural gas reserves. However, local…
Conservation initiatives spread ‘like a disease’
Nov 15, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Massive scientific investment has now identified the primary threats to biodiversity, but comparably little research has examined how and why some conservation initiatives spread while others falter
China’s social credit systems - a step too far in a bid to shape a society?
Nov 13, 2019
Written by
Abigail Spink
The Chinese government aims to put a ‘social credit system’ in place by 2020; a virtual scoring platform that uses personal data to assess the behaviour and ‘trustworthiness’ of every citizen. But can 24/7 surveillance ever be a good thing,…
Why a ‘green’ burial is best for the environment
Nov 13, 2019
Written by
Abigail Spink
A new green cemetery in Paris indicates the growing desire among citizens for an eco-friendly death
Conflict and compassion: How Chile’s ‘social crisis’ could reframe the pivotal UN climate summit in Santiago
Oct 28, 2019
Written by
Matt Maynard
Protestors claim the nation’s neo-liberal system is broken. Amid bullets and tear gas, socio-economic reforms are being rushed through. With the COP25 climate conference fast approaching, could this spotlight on equity help deepen commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement?
What Chile’s sacrifice zones tell us about the ongoing protests
Oct 21, 2019
Written by
Matt Maynard in Quintero and Santiago
As the world’s attention focuses on the protests in Santiago, eyes are also being drawn to the Chilean government’s mixed messages on environmental matters ahead of this year’s COP25 summit
Sandscaping Norfolk could save these disappearing villages
Oct 17, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Vast quantities of sand are being deposited along a stretch of the Norfolk coast to slow down coastal erosion
The future of shipping? Hydrogen-powered Energy Observer reaches London
Oct 07, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The world’s first hydrogen-powered boat to tour the world, Energy Observer, has sailed into London. With no CO2 emissions, no fine particles and no noise that could disturb underwater fauna, the ship is the first of its kind and potentially…
New evidence points to microplastics’ toxic impact on the human body
Oct 03, 2019
Written by
Abigail Spink
Scientists at the Plastic Health Summit taking place in Amsterdam are revealing groundbreaking research on micro- and nanoplastics, warning of their potentially deadly effects on human immune cells
Waves of destruction: An ancient Turkish town is bracing itself for 90ft floodwaters
Sep 27, 2019
Written by
Abigail Spink
The settlement of Hasankeyf, dating back thousands of years, will soon be lost to history as a hydroelectric power plant begins to fill its reservoir
The #GlobalClimateStrike comes to London - The day in pictures
Sep 20, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
We took to the streets of Westminster to take a look at London's part in the Global Climate Strike which saw millions across the world march for climate justice today
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