Black Friday: a logistical nightmare that’s bad for the environment
Whilst Black Friday – the popular shopping event – offers multiple deals to satisfy consumers, it causes chaos and has a detrimental impact on the environment.
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Humans shape nature – but nature shapes us too
The relationship between humanity and nature is more reciprocal than you may think. Here’s why.
University strikes: why they’re happening and what you need to know
There is widespread unrest at universities across the UK, due to strikes led by academic staff over pension disputes.
A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor
Some cities are responding to the sanitation crisis through clean-up initiatives, but at what cost?
To feed the world in 2050 we need to build the plants that evolution didn’t
As the population increases and new pressures emerge, food production must adapt in ways like never before.
Big men do cry: cricketers are leading the charge for inclusive masculinity
Inaccurate stereotypes that suggest men are weak for showing emotion are detrimental to men’s mental health. Luckily, popular sportsmen are speaking out.
Sustainability in Antarctica
Antarctica’s first zero emission research station shows that sustainable living is possible anywhere.
River deltas are drowning
River deltas are critical hot-spots of food production. But many are now facing an existential crisis.
The century of the sustainable city
We are living in an urban century and we must assess the impact our cities are having on the environment.
Traditional crop delivers an economic boost
In Paraguay, rural communities facing deforestation see power – and profit – in a beloved drink.