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The Impact of Microplastics on Us and Our Environment

December 1, 2025November 30, 2025 By Laura Bacha

What are microplastics and why do we need to be careful with them? Microplastics are ‘small pieces of plastic, less than 5 mm

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Opinion: What’s Behind the Decline of England’s Seaside?

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 By nikol Kutsovska

England’s coastline – home to some of the most beautiful, yet poorest areas in the country.

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How Can ‘Scandi Style’ Make Sustainability Cool Again?

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 By Cara Challand

By adopting a ‘capsule wardrobe’ approach, we can take a note from the Nordics and build a fashion industry that prioritises durability and minimalism over micro trends and mega hauls.

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Jane Goodall – An Inspiration for the Younger Generations

October 20, 2025October 17, 2025 By Laura Bacha

Dr Jane Goodall, born in April 1934, passed away on October 1st 2025. This British scientist was known worldwide for her work with

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Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Sustainability – An Accomplice or Antagonist?

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 By Emma James

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has very recently emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to address global challenges, including anthropogenically induced climate change

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Opinion: Where is Feminism in Sustainability?

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 By Maria Daniels

Sustainability is often thought of as being strictly related to the environment. However, it also encompasses the social and developmental aspects of life.

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Heathrow’s Third Runway: Long-Delayed Plans Finally Taking Flight?

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 By Daniel Groves

Last month Rachel Reeves publicly announced the UK government’s support for constructing a third runway at Heathrow Airport, reigniting a longstanding debate in the

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Opinion: How Climate Change is Destroying Southern California

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 By Gracie Machell

Southern California has been plagued with fires for the past 2 weeks, the biggest and most horrific being the Palisades and Eaton fires,

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Implications of COP29, who should pay?

December 16, 2024January 18, 2025 By Ruby Fry

The COP29 conference held in Azerbaijan proved divisive, and highlighted the unwillingness of developed countries to commit to helping poor nations mitigate the effects of climate change. There was a walkout

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Christmas and Consumerism

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 By Oliver Keay

Christmas in the UK is a time of joy, generosity, and tradition; however, it is also a period marked by rampant consumerism. From

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