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UK spends £2 billion destroying the forests for bioenergy – despite COP27 pledges
Despite its pledges to protect the forests at COP27, the UK has increased biomass subsidies for bioenergy by £2 billion annually, which involves mass deforestation.
7 of the most poisonous mushrooms in UK to look out for this autumn
Some of the world's most poisonous mushrooms can be spotted in the UK from the end of summer onwards - here's what to look out for on your next autumnal walk.
How planners can meet net zero and carbon neutral targets
Graeme Cooke discusses how planners can prepare for the impact of extreme environments and meet net zero and carbon neutral targets.
The UK to end plastic pollution by 2040
The UK has begun a legally-binding global treaty involving businesses, environmental groups, and more, aiming to end plastic pollution by 2040.
Ancient trees could protect at-risk environments from climate change
Playing a vital role in biodiversity and protecting the ecosystem, ancient trees can act as massive carbon storage .
An ecosystem approach to the River Thames
Anna Forbes, Thames Rivers Trust Administrator at the Thames Rivers Trust, shares with us an ecosystem approach to the River Thames.
Egypt’s priorities as COP27 president
30 years on from the adoption of the UNFCCC, Egypt will take on the role of COP27 president with a pledge to turn words into action on climate change.
Biodiversity and the benefits of nature to the workforce
Exploring the relationship between mental health, the workforce, and biodiversity, workplaces should be encouraging their employees to volunteer in nature more.
Plastic pollution and how COVID-19 contributed to the problem
Plastic pollution has been an issue since the 1960s, but when mask-wearing, single-use plastics and hand sanitiser bottles became the norm, things only got worse.
Could a littering heat map solve the waste problem?
Dyl Kurpil explains the value of a littering heat map in creating a proactive, intelligence-driven anti-litter strategy.
Pakistan climate change: One third of the country is underwater
With the death toll rising to over 1200 people, Pakistan suffers the burden of climate change with extreme floods.
30% higher carbon emissions produced by deforestation than climate change
The Atlantic Rainforest’s carbon storage capacity has been affected by deforestation due to human activity – with carbon emissions worse than those produced by climate change.
Cities can realise Europe’s climate ambitions
Ruud Schuthof and Holger Robrecht from ICLEI Europe, argue that cities have the power to realise Europe’s climate ambitions.
Animals and climate change: which animals will be most resilient?
As the effects of global warming induce deadly weather patterns and disruptions to ecosystems, researchers analyse the outcomes of animals and climate change.
Unprecedented wildfire risks due to hot weather
Hot weather, dry conditions and record temperatures in the UK mean an increased risk of extreme wildfires, say experts.
Certain monocultures of forests cope better with drought
Monocultures of the Scots pine and Sitka spruce tree species display different resilience to spring drought.
Discarded cigarette butts cost UK £40 million a year
The UK Government’s ambition of a smoke-free country by 2030 does little to solve the smoking-related litter problem facing our communities.
European cities compete for sustainability and green change
The European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards are competitions for European cities which are improving the environment.
Carbon pricing: incentivising outcomes for net zero
Carbon pricing enables a monetary cost to be allocated to each tonne of CO₂, and equivalent greenhouse gases, emitted into the atmosphere.
Unprecedented fire risks: Europe’s driest summer on record
Europe is facing one of its driest summers in history and there is an unprecedented risk of drought, fires and destruction.
