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2019 ‘Could Be the Worst Year for Energy Price Rises on Record’
2019 could be the worst year for energy price rises on record. That’s according to auto-switching service Look After My Bills, which suggests both the frequency and severity of hikes could reach unparalleled levels this year. It notes there have…
Air Pollution ‘May Affect Number of Eggs Ovaries Can Produce’
Air pollution has been linked to a drop in activity of female ovaries, researchers have revealed. Experts say the findings suggest that female reproductive system is affected by environmental factors, although the study does not specifically look at the impact…
Aldi to Trial Plastic-Free Veg at Its Stores in England
Aldi is extending a trial to eliminate the use of plastic packaging for some fresh vegetables at its stores in England. The supermarket started selling five loose fresh produce, including savoy cabbage, white and red cabbage, pointed cabbage and cauliflower,…
Domestic Efficiency Measures ‘Pay for Themselves 12 years Faster Than Renewables’
Energy efficiency measures pay for themselves 12 years faster than renewable energy installations. That’s according to new research from price comparison website MoneySuperMarket, which highlights how the average renewable installation, such as rooftop solar panels or mini wind turbines, takes…
McDonald’s Puts the Freeze on McFlurry Plastic Packaging
McDonald’s has announced it is to stop using single-use plastic to package its McFlurry ice creams and salad options. Once the environmentally-friendly change comes into effect in September, the brand expects it will reduce plastic waste by around 485 tonnes…
Easter Island Threatened by Bad Tourist Behavior
Easter Island has long been a bucket list destination for travelers from around the world. But the very thing that keeps the island’s economy going strong may be the thing that ultimately causes its ruin: mass tourism. Recently, a spate…
There Will Be 9.7 Billion on Earth by 2050, but the Growth Rate Is Slowing
“The World Population Prospects 2019: Highlights”, estimates that the next 30 years will see the global population add an extra 2 billion people to today’s figure of 7.7 billion, and, by the end of the century, the planet will have…