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[ad_1] Since the Environment Bill was first announced in December 2018, we’ve been pressuring the government to create stricter legislation on clean air and reduce the UK’s level of air pollution. The Government first released the long-awaited bill in October 2019. Following the general election, a new version of the …

[ad_1] Get your daily dose of good news from Grist Subscribe to The Beacon Carnival Cruise Line’s latest ship is a behemoth. The Mardi Gras sports 20 decks, 5,200 rooms, and as if that wasn’t enough, a swooping outdoor roller coaster. Unlike most of the company’s fleet, it won’t be …

[ad_1] After decades of warnings from scientists and environmentalists, the financial sector seems to be finally – but too slowly – waking up to the severe threat the climate crisis poses to the world economy. A report last month from Moody’s Investor Services warned that “climate hazards, ranging from high …

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[ad_1] Buenos Aires is known for its beautiful architecture, but retaining the city’s historic character while breathing life into its abandoned buildings is often challenging. Thankfully, local firm Moarqs rose to the challenge when presented with the task of renovating a 1920s building into what is now the Tacuari House — …

[ad_1] Britain will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, five years earlier than previously planned, Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson announce today as he launches a major United Nations climate summit due to take place in Glasgow in November. Mr Johnson launched the UN’s Conference …

[ad_1] For the first time in South Africa, a household cleaning range includes products packaged in green Plastic HDPE bottles. More than ten years ago, Woolworths pioneered its own label of eco-friendly products in South Africa with the launch of its Earth Friendly range of household cleaning products. The past …

[ad_1] With Easter approaching, Asda has decided to do something about the mountains of plastic waste created by its own-brand chocolate Easter eggs. The supermarket will change its Extra Special Easter egg from a wider, round shape to a thinner, oval one; meaning it does not need to be supported …

[ad_1] Fleming College 2017-2018 GWSG winner. © Kathy Nguyen/WWF-Canada From coast to coast to coast, Canadian students are taking action and making their voices heard in pushing for solutions to climate change. They are also stepping up to play their part in helping nature and wildlife thrive through educational, hands-on …

[ad_1] The UK will leave the EU today, Friday 31 January 2020, at 11pm (that’s midnight, Brussels time).  It also marks the beginning of the transition period, which runs until 31 December 2020, meaning not much changes until then and much carries on as before. The government has banned any …