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,
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’
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
With a total of 17 wildfires burning in California this week, the USA’s businesses and councils are increasing actions against climate change
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,
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
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
Extinction Rebellion movements are the counter-culturalism of the 21st century
Yet it is far better than the UK which has already consumed more natural resources than it can replenish within a year
A report on palm oil, commissioned for the Imperial College Union shop, suggests palm oil can be environmentally and socially positive so long as it is sourced sustainably
New study finds increased travel does not increase impact of research
Imperial College to to host first Cellular Agriculture Hackathon from Monday 3rd June - Tuesday 4th June. Limited places open to students from all disciplines