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Black Friday is an environmental nightmare – the Victorians had a much more sustainable approach to fashion

Black Friday is an environmental nightmare – the Victorians had a much more sustainable approach...

2 years ago

Stones inside fish ears mark time like tree rings – and now they're helping us learn about climate change

Stones inside fish ears mark time like tree rings – and now they're helping us learn about...

2 years ago

Black Friday: parody adverts target unbridled consumerism with an environmental message

Black Friday: parody adverts target unbridled consumerism with an environmental message

2 years ago

Honeybees cluster together when it’s cold – but we’ve been completely wrong about why

Honeybees cluster together when it’s cold – but we’ve been completely wrong about why

2 years ago

Climate crisis: what to consider if you're questioning whether to have children

Climate crisis: what to consider if you're questioning whether to have children

2 years ago

Fallen autumn leaves are a valuable resource – here's how to make the most of them

Fallen autumn leaves are a valuable resource – here's how to make the most of them

2 years ago

We rarely hear about the disasters that were avoided – but there’s a lot we can learn from them

We rarely hear about the disasters that were avoided – but there’s a lot we can learn from them

2 years ago

Brandalism: the environmental activists using spoof adverts to critique rampant consumerism

Brandalism: the environmental activists using spoof adverts to critique rampant consumerism

2 years ago

The most vulnerable shoulder rising energy costs because their homes aren't efficient enough – here's why that's so hard to tackle

The most vulnerable shoulder rising energy costs because their homes aren't efficient enough...

2 years ago

Tropical forest loss from growing rubber trade is more substantial than previously thought

Tropical forest loss from growing rubber trade is more substantial than previously thought

2 years ago

Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry's emissions by up to a third

Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry's emissions by up to a third

2 years ago

UN's 'global stocktake' on climate offers a sobering emissions reckoning − but there are also signs of progress

UN's 'global stocktake' on climate offers a sobering emissions reckoning − but there...

2 years ago

Myths about plastic pollution are leading to public confusion: here's why

Myths about plastic pollution are leading to public confusion: here's why

2 years ago

Climate complacency: study finds even the most informed people would rather take the easy option

Climate complacency: study finds even the most informed people would rather take the easy option

2 years ago

'Many sleepless nights': why scientists who predict landslides are under enormous pressure

'Many sleepless nights': why scientists who predict landslides are under enormous pressure

2 years ago

Big cats eat more monkeys in a damaged tropical forest – and this could threaten their survival

Big cats eat more monkeys in a damaged tropical forest – and this could threaten their survival

2 years ago

Insects are spreading a devastating plant disease in Italy – Britain must keep it out

Insects are spreading a devastating plant disease in Italy – Britain must keep it out

2 years ago

Flame retardant chemicals can cause serious health risks – and they only slow fire by a few seconds

Flame retardant chemicals can cause serious health risks – and they only slow fire by a few...

2 years ago

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