World
Share
The Chemical Elements That Make up Your Smartphone Are ‘Endangered’
The average smartphone is made up of about 30 chemical elements. But at least half of those elements could be in danger because of increasing scarcity. Now, scientists from the University of St Andrews have developed a new, unique periodic…
Heatwave Wipes Out Third of Spectacled Fruit Bats in Australia
A heatwave that swept Australia in November killed a third of an entire bat species. On the 26th and 27th of November last year, temperatures soared above 42°C, resulting in around 23,000 spectacled fruit bats dying of overheating. Before the…
Tommy Hilfiger Unzips 100% Recycled Luxury Denim Range
Luxury global fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger has unveiled plans to launch a range of 100% recycled cotton denim styles this spring. They include mom jeans, a unisex oversized trucker jacket and modern tapered jeans and will be made from leftover…
What Does ’12 Years to Save the Planet’ Really Mean?
It’s a number that’s been thrown around a lot recently. There’s a danger it will be misunderstood. When I wrote about a report suggesting the pace of decarbonization needs to treble, I also mentioned the recent IPCC report which has…
Golf Is Not as Green as Grass: Teen Finds Golf Balls Are a Major Source of Plastic Waste in Our Oceans
The plastic waste in our oceans is a major environmental problem thanks to humans tossing out single-use items like take-out containers, plastic straws, water bottles and plastic bags. But there is also an unexpected source of plastic waste that a…
Ukraine to Build Its Largest Ever Wind Farm
Ukraine is to build its largest ever wind farm. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a loan of €150 million (£130m) to the country for the construction. Upon completion, the 250MW project will generate enough renewable…
Bristol Appoints New Company to Fight Environmental Crime
Bristol City Council is to appoint a new company to fight environmental crime in the city. Officers from environmental enforcement company 3GS will operate across a large area of the city, focusing on issues such as fly-tipping, fly posting, commercial…