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Illegal Ivory Found on Sale in 10 European Countries
Illegal ivory has been found on sale in 10 European countries, contravening international efforts to cut down on the trade which campaigners say encourages the poaching of elephants. The campaigning group Avaaz bought 109 items of ivory and had them…
Prince Charles Launches Initiative to Address Global Sustainability Challenges
Prince Charles is launching a new initiative aimed at addressing global sustainability challenges. The Prince of Wales Global Sustainability Fellowship Programme – being launched to mark his 70th birthday – represents a £3.6 million commitment over three years from 12…
UK Government to Promote Green Alternatives to Inhaler F-Gases
The UK Government will continue to work to reduce harmful F-gas emissions, which are commonly found in fridges and asthma inhalers. That’s according to its response to a report from the Environmental Audit Committee, which examined progress on reducing the…
Historic Floods in Japan Kill More Than 100, Force Millions to Flee
At least 109 people have died in Japan following historic flooding and mudslides over the weekend that prompted evacuation orders covering about five million people, The Guardian reported Monday. The flooding was prompted by Japan’s heaviest rainfall in decades. Parts…
Starbucks to Ditch Plastic Straws Globally by 2020 to Help Environment
Starbucks will eliminate plastic straws from its stores globally by 2020, in a nod to the growing push for businesses to be more environmentally friendly. The Seattle-based company said on Monday it will instead use straws made from other materials,…
10 Easy Steps to Become a More Responsible Fashion Consumer
Here is a list of 10 things you can do today that will save you money, give you back time you never thought you had, and bring home the reality that having less, really is having more. RESIST buying the…
Eating Seaweed Could Reduce Cows’ Methane Production
Researchers at the University of California, Davis have found a surprising food source that could help reduce cows’ methane production: seaweed. A recent study from the university suggests bovines who eat an experimental mix of special food and a specific…