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Stop Whining that Your Plastic Straws Are Disappearing
The war on plastic waste is in full swing, and plastic straws appear to be the fiFplasricrst to fall. You’d think these ubiquitous tubes of plastic would be easily vanquished: they’re one of the top items found strewn on beaches…
Plastic Free and Carbon neutral: Manchester Maps Out Bold Green Vision
Mayor Andy Burnham used the city’s first Green Manchester Summit yesterday to unveil a raft of new environmental goals, which could cement the region’s position as one of the world’s leading green business and clean tech hubs. Under the broad…
Anchovies and Chips: WWF Warns of Climate Threat to Iconic Dishes
Many of the UK’s most popular dishes could become much more expensive, or even disappear altogether, over the coming decades as a result of climate impacts. That is the stark warning contained in a report today from NGO WWF ahead…
New York State Approves 26 Large-Scale Renewable Projects, Seeks Exemption From Federal Offshore Drilling
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced approval last week for 26 large-scale renewable energy projects, including 22 solar projects worth 647 megawatts (MW) and 733.58 MW worth of wind energy. At the same time, Governor Cuomo announced that his…
World’s First Plastic-Free Supermarket Aisle Unveiled in Amsterdam
The world’s first plastic-free supermarket aisle has opened its doors in Amsterdam today, in what could prove a major advance in the fight against plastic waste pollution. Shoppers visiting Dutch supermarket chain Ekoplaza’s new store will be able to buy…
Keeping Global Temperature Increase Below 1.5 Degrees Celsius Unlikely, Says IPCC Draft Report
Every September, the Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change releases a report on global warming, but that report doesn’t take shape overnight. It is the result of nearly a year’s worth of work compiling, editing, and digesting the latest research from…
Jellyfish Chips Are the Future of Junk Food
Jellyfish are not exactly the centerpiece of most people’s ideal meals. The umbrella-shaped animals are slimy, tasteless, and can be extremely poisonous. But a population boom and the need to reduce meat — and other foods that require extensive energy…