Should we really be picking wild mushrooms?
Read about Senior Sustainability Editor Flora Dickie's boundary breaking mushroom experience
Tragedy of the Commons: A Drama That Our Planet Is Not Enjoying
Sustainability Editor Xiuchen Xu highlights the unfortunate link between the economic term and exploitation of the environment
General Election 2019: What are the environmental policies and promises of the parties?
There is a short 'glossary' near the end of the article to explain certain bits of jargon! The public concern towards environmental issues are at a peak, and this is reflected in the manifestos of political parties, which have a heavier focus on environmental policies than those of
Researchers Show Noise Pollution is Threatening the Survival of a Number of Species
New research from Queen’s University Belfast has indicated that noise pollution is threatening to over 100 different species. The researchers found that noise affects the behaviour of a wide range of species including amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptilians. Noise pollution can affect species by interfering with their communication,
Greenwashing – Are you Falling Victim?
Efforts to decrease the environmental impact of our consumer culture are being prevented by confusion over terminology and outrageous greenwashing. In a world where ‘sustainability’ is all the rage, you might be drawn to the chocolate bar with a small green leaf on it, making promises of ‘sustainably sourced cocoa’
Have a Halloween that isn’t Spooky for the Environment
It’s the time of the year for trick or treating! However, being festive does not mean we should pollute and bring damage to our beloved planet.. Halloween activities can be incredibly wasteful, so here is a look at three ways we can make Halloween more sustainable. Costumes Halloween is
California Fires Put Pressure on the US to Improve Environmental Policies
With a total of 17 wildfires burning in California this week, the USA’s businesses and councils are increasing actions against climate change
Imperial’s Surcharge on Plant-based Milks
While many green enthusiasts celebrated the rise in Imperial’s coffee cup levy from 15p to 25p this September, there has been a new surcharge that has gone relatively unannounced. Behold the new, sneaky little 30p surcharge on plant-based milks which has been introduced across Imperial food outlets. Now, choosing
The Aftermath of the Extinction Rebellion Ban in London by the Police
As of Monday 14th October, the Scotland Yard has announced that all Extinction Rebellion (XR) protests must cease. The Met’s has banned all protests linked to the XR ‘Autumn Uprising’ under Section 14 of the Public Order Act. Since then, the police have cleared infrastructure from protest sites such
The Need for a Green Rebellion
We are running out of time In wartime, no one questions the urgency of the situation. Everyday politics is often put aside, as survival becomes the only priority at hand. Cooperation becomes the focus on all levels of society; leaders unite, industries work towards the most urgent needs, and citizens
No Silent Spring with Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion movements are the counter-culturalism of the 21st century
Today China has consumed more natural resources than it can replenish
Yet it is far better than the UK which has already consumed more natural resources than it can replenish within a year