With a near 100% positive audience and critic response on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s no wonder that Studio Ghibli’s “Spirited Away” has made its name as one of the best anime films out there. Studio Ghibli […]
Climate migration – a green incentive for the selfish?
The climate is changing at a rapid, devastating rate. As parts of the world become uninhabitable, people are being forced to move across the world to seek a safe place to live. Beanna Olding investigates.
Clean Air Day 2020: What can we do to tackle pollution?
October 8th 2020 marked Clean Air Day 2020 , the UK’s largest air pollution campaign led by Global Action Plan, a charity working towards a “green and thriving planet.” Last year’s celebrations saw more than […]
Attenborough’s ‘Extinction: The Facts’ Exposes the Devastating Reality of Climate Change
A commentary on Sir David Attenborough’s desperate plea for change.
Are Trees Dying Younger?
Leeds scientists are leading a new study into shortening lifespans of trees.
Earth has Lost 28 Trillion Tonnes of Ice in Less Than 30 Years
In this article, Hollie Tuffnell discusses the findings of recent research at the University of Leeds, Ediburgh and Imperial College London.
Extinction Rebellion Protest Disrupts Murdoch’s Print Production
The climate activism group blockade roads towards Murdoch-owned printing sites in criticism of the outlets’ approach to climate change.
New Report : University of Leeds on Track to Meet 2030 Emissions Targets
Last year, the University of Leeds set itself ambitious targets in order to combat the rise of greenhouse gases and reduce its carbon footprint. The commitments made no specific reference to how the University was […]
Wales Plan to Ban Single-Use Plastics from 2021
The Welsh Government have revealed plans to ban single use plastics such as plastic straws, cotton buds and plastic cutlery. The legislation, which is still required to pass through government, aims to outlaw these single-use […]
Jeff Bezos Launches the ‘Bezos Earth Fund’, Donating $10 billion to Combat Climate Change
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made one of the largest philanthropic commitments ever made by an individual at the end of last month. The businessman announced via Instagram that he intends to donate around eight percent […]
Can We Really Offset Our Climate Guilt?
Increasing awareness of environmental issues in recent years has meant that many of us have made changes to our lifestyles, whether that’s buying a reusable water bottle, shopping second-hand or eating less meat. However, we […]
Composting Cremation & Climate Change
Have you ever thought about what happens to you when you die? I don’t mean whether there is a heaven and hell or if your spirit comes back as a Desert Locust (see my previous […]