Responding to the climate crisis

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30 11 2019 | 10:51

Climate change: Plan to cut carbon emissions from concerts.

Scientists from the University of Manchester are creating a blueprint to help bands and pop stars to perform live and tour the world without contributing to climate change. It's after the Tyndall…

30 11 2019 | 10:20

Glasgow commits to being free of ‘unnecessary’ plastics by 2030.

Glasgow has announced that they aim to be plastic free by 2030. A new strategy by the Glasgow council has targeted the city to be free of unnecessary plastic by the year 2030 and phase out all…

24 11 2019 | 06:36

Green products on the rise – with often surprising price tags.

Some of the biggest festivals in Australia such as WOMADelaide now like to be zero waste. And many food outlets are starting to also think about replacing their plastic containers and with reusable…

24 11 2019 | 06:22

EasyJet to offset carbon emissions for all flights.

Britain’s easyJet (EZJ.L) is implementing plans to become the world’s first major airline to operate with net-zero carbon across its flight network, the budget carrier said on Tuesday as it also…

24 11 2019 | 06:20

New thinking needed for solar, incoming solarcity CEO says.

Neil Cowie is not "evangelistic" about the environment, but says the dialogue around solar energy in New Zealand needs to change.  The former Mitre 10 chief executive has been appointed as the new…

23 11 2019 | 05:34

COLDPLAY refuse to announce world tour for environmental reasons.

Coldplay have announced they will not be touring their new album for the forseeable future, in a bid to address the reality of the climate crisis. The awaited new release, Everyday Life, goes live…

21 11 2019 | 08:29

Greta Thunberg leaves US with simple climate crisis message: vote

Thunberg: ‘My message to the Americans is the same as to everyone – to unite behind the science and to act on the science’ As Greta Thunberg departs the US to sail across the Atlantic for the second…

20 11 2019 | 05:14

Climate defenders: The woman helping coal miners to save the planet.

The burning of coal is a huge driver of climate change but it’s also estimated that coal mining employs around six million people worldwide and is the lynch-pin of many communities. Sharan Burrow…

19 11 2019 | 05:43

Formula 1 announces plan to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Formula 1 has announced their ambitious sustainability programme to become net zero by 2030. The new initiative will start immediately with a number of carbon reducing projects to help towards…

16 11 2019 | 14:50

Warren’s New Plan Would Punish Exxon for Lying to Regulators.

Yesterday, presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren released a plan (!) calling for companies who have misled federal regulators to be prosecuted under a new corporate perjury law. She also…

16 11 2019 | 14:00

One Climate SOS Thing: Floating A House Down the River Thames.

The Extinction Rebellion launched another high profile protest, this time floating down the River Thames in London a “model” of a suburban home that is literally partially under water as a way to…

15 11 2019 | 21:46

Lib Dems pledge renewable energy boost through home insulation investment.

The Liberal Democrats are pledging to invest £15 billion over the next parliament insulating homes to tackle climate change and fuel poverty. Plans to upgrade the energy efficiency of 26 million…

15 11 2019 | 10:02

Eurostar announces first plastic-free train.

For its 25th anniversary, Eurostar have announced they will be running their first plastic-free train. As a mark of its commitment to eco-responsible travel, Eurostar is today running its first ever…

13 11 2019 | 10:03

World Economic Forum: Climate change action needed to avoid societal 'collapse' says minister.

Costa Rica is on track to be the first country in the world to achieve carbon neutrality, the country's environment minister has said. The Central American nation of 4.9 million people has a hugely…

08 11 2019 | 08:59

Lavazza launches new 100% Compostable Eco Caps.

Lavazza has become the largest coffee manufacturer to launch its own range of compostable one-cup pods. The Italian espresso giant is aiming to replace its entire range of at-home capsules with…

08 11 2019 | 06:04

CARE on Trump withdrawal from Paris Agreement.

White House’ dangerous decision to leave Paris Agreement must be met with worldwide action to prevent climate catastrophe. Today marks the earliest date a party to the Paris Climate Change Agreement…

30 10 2019 | 13:34

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Παρόλο που το 2019 ήταν μια ήπια χρόνια για τις δασικές πυρκαγιές, η κλιματική κρίση αλλάζει με γοργούς ρυθμούς τα δεδομένα, θέτοντας τα δάση σε άμεση απειλή.

29 10 2019 | 13:56

World Bank opens writing contest for Sub-Saharan African youths on child marriage.

The World Bank has announced the launch of this year’s Blog4Dev competition, an annual writing contest that engages the Sub-Saharan African Youth to share their viewson critical issues that affect…

29 10 2019 | 13:33

Extinction Rebellion rush-hour protest sparks clash on London Underground.

Commuters clash with demonstrators over morning rush hour disruption. Extinction Rebellion activists have disrupted London’s public transport network during rush hour, in an action that is likely to…