Ecology
Plastic Fibres Found in Tap Water Around the World, Study Reveals
Microplastic contamination has been found in tap water in countries around the world, leading to calls from scientists for urgent research on the implications for health. Scores of tap water samples from more than a dozen nations were analysed by…
FCO Climate Headcount Down 60 Per Cent Since 2011, FOI Reveals
The number of UK-based diplomats working on climate change issues for the UK government has fallen dramatically over the last six years, new Freedom of Information data released publicly earlier this week has revealed. The total number of Foreign &…
Amsterdam Energy Consumption Falling Significantly, Renewables Production Lagging Behind
The Dutch city of Amsterdam is making substantial progress towards a wide range of sustainability goals, most notably regarding overall energy consumption. According to the latest of the city’s annual sustainability report, overall energy production per capita declined by 9%…
Sweden Sets Out £485m Green Investment in 2018 Budget
Sweden’s government has announced plans to invest SEK5bn (£485m) towards boosting the green economy and tackling climate change in 2018, in what it says is the country’s “greatest commitment to climate and the environment ever”. Confirming its budget bill for…
How Model Grace Mahary is Bringing Renewable Energy to Impoverished Communities Across Africa
As one of the most in-demand faces in modelling, she scores regular gigs for the likes of Givenchy and Chanel, in addition to having walked down that coveted Victoria’s Secret runway. But when this leggy runway veteran is off-duty, it’s…
Evolutionary ecology could benefit beekeepers battling diseases
Some commercial beekeeping practices may harm honeybees more than help them, scientists warn in a paper published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution. “Western honeybees — the most important pollinators for U.S. food crops — are facing unprecedented declines,…
New Mexico AG Seeking Carbon Emissions Reduction
The New Mexico Attorney General’s Office and consumer advocates are petitioning state regulators to consider a new energy standard they say would protect utility customers and shareholders from the costs and risks associated with future environmental regulations. The proposed standard…