Irreversible ‘Tipping Point’ of Plastic Pollution
Razi Berry Current rates of plastic emissions globally may trigger effects that we will not be able to reverse, argues a new study by researchers from Sweden, Norway and Germany published in Science. According to the authors, plastic pollution is a global threat, and actions to drastically reduce emissions of plastic to the environment are […]
Importance of Considering Energy Sources Used For/During Recycling Process
Razi Berry Recycling paper may only be helpful to the climate if it is powered by renewable energy, according to a new modelling study by researchers at UCL and Yale. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, found that greenhouse gas emissions would increase by 2050 if we recycled more paper, as current methods rely on […]
A Shift Towards Plant-based Diet May Help Climate Emergency
Razi Berry Major political parties are being urged to include veganism at the center of food and farming policies after declaring a national climate emergency. The Vegan Society implores politicians to “translate this announcement into action” The Vegan Society is imploring politicians to “translate this announcement into action” by adopting policies that encourage plant-based diets, […]