What is Earth Day? Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd by over a billion people to protect the planet from harmful activities such as deforestation and pollution. It is to raise awareness of the adverse effects we’re having on the planet and to focus on creating a healthier and happier place to… Continue reading What can you do to celebrate Earth Day?
What are the SDGs? We often here about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but do you know why they are so important? Let’s start with where they came from. The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted in 2015 by the United Nations as a universal call to action targeted at ending poverty, protecting the planet, and… Continue reading The Sustainable Development Goals Explained
Climate change is not going away, so we need to look further into our carbon footprint to manage our carbon usage and reduce our impact on the planet. The severity of the climate crisis is increasing, demanding that we improve our understanding of the carbon implications of everyday actions. When we think of carbon footprints,… Continue reading The Invisible Business Carbon Footprint
Do you know what recycling symbols mean? A recent study discovered that 61% of adults in the UK do not understand the eight key recycling symbols that appear on thousands of supermarket items. Even more concerning is that a quarter of people do not understand the classic tidy man symbol of a figure putting litter… Continue reading Guide to Recycling Symbols
How is climate change affecting farmers? Climate change is negatively affecting rural communities and small-scale farmers. Those in rural areas in developing counties are most vulnerable to climate change. This includes small-scale farmers and their surrounding communities, many of which we are reliant on to grow our food. The changes to the climate are helping… Continue reading Why Buy Fairtrade Products?
What is the Anthropocene? Have human beings caused permanent changes to the planet? This question has sparked discussions between environmental advocates and geologists regarding what to call the current period we live in. Officially, according to the International Union of Geological Sciences, we are in the Holocene epoch and have been for the past 11,700… Continue reading The Anthropocene: Are we Entering a new Epoch?
We all know that some of our habits need to change if we are to stand any chance of making progress in the battle against climate change. With temperatures rising, ice caps melting and freak weather conditions becoming more common, it’s hard to ignore the effect that we are having on the planet. Whilst there… Continue reading Three ways businesses are using sustainable technology to fight climate change by The Sixth Degree
The risks to businesses associated with global climate change and global warming are immensely complex and almost infinite in number. All businesses will be affected by climate change. However, your company’s climate-related risks can be managed. Each business is unique in how it will be exposed to climate change. Increases in the frequency and severity… Continue reading Let’s Talk Business: Climate Change Edition
Effective climate action in 2022 is essential, however, discussing climate change and inspiring others to act is equally important. Talking about climate change spreads awareness and normalises the topic. Discussions can empower people by enabling them to understand the impact their actions can have in reducing the severity of climate change and global warming. On… Continue reading How to Discuss a Climate Emergency?
A large scale of the coal mining industry developed over the industrial revolution as it became a primary source during the 1950’s. However, whilst the industry grew economically, the conditions for the mining personal deteriorated as groups of up to 900 would delve into the coal pits, meters below the earth’s atmosphere. This is where… Continue reading Is the coal mining industry evolving or deteriorating and has its industrial power been lost through the ever-advancing technological power? by Annabelle Gauntlett
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