Tag: climate change
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One of the most common things you regularly hear about that are bad for the environment, such as meat, plastic and fossil fuels, is palm oil. But it is less clear how we use it in our lives and the impact it has on the world. So what is palm oil and what effect is…
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Out of all forms of transport, airplanes have the highest level of emissions. It contributes 2.5% of total global emissions a year and is responsible for 4% of total global warming to date. It is also growing as the global population gets richer and flights remain cheap. To reach Net Zero by 2050, no one…
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The terrible weather we are experiencing around the world is only making it clearer that we need to act fast on climate change. Heat waves, droughts and floods have arrived and disrupting our lives. So, what can we do to combat climate change that will have a big and immediate effect? What we need to…
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Climate anxiety is now a very real thing; as extreme weather is impacting lives across the world and damaging the environment. Even though weather is changing rapidly and global warming is rising beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold recommended by the International Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), we are not ‘cooked’ yet. Yes, the planet is…
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Heatwaves around the world are causing droughts and drying up rivers at an alarming rate. As a result, water shortages are going to be a widespread problem in the future. It is estimated that demand for water is expected to outstrip supply by 40% by 2030 because of extreme weather caused by climate change. The…
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How can you throw a party that keeps down carbon emissions? The events industry contributes 10% to global carbon emissions every year. That is the equivalent of the carbon emissions of the USA. Throwing a party involves buying lots of single-use items such as plastic cutlery and decorations that have been made from far away…
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Heatwaves are causing wildfires across the world. Wildfires destroy forests every year and the size of them are getting larger as intense heatwaves dry out vegetation and makes it easier to ignite and sustain a fire. It contributes to the decline of our forests when we need them most as a natural defence from climate…
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The circular economy is a concept that has been gaining more attention over the last two decades as we became increasingly aware of the challenge of moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ economy. Taking materials from the earth destroys our ecosystems, creates waste and causes greenhouse emissions. Throughout history, people have destroyed the environment for farming…
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How we travel makes up 27% of our total carbon footprint. Petrol/diesel cars and flights make up the majority of our carbon footprint in travelling. The consequence of this means driving cars less and switching to electric vehicles is a necessity to reach Net Zero. But how much we choose to drive is highly contentious…
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What snacks should you eat if you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Professor Bridle’s book ‘Food and climate change without the hot air’ analyses the most popular snacks we eat and suggest ways we can make small changes in our snacks to change our carbon footprint. Chocolate Chocolate bars will vary in their carbon…