The twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties (COP26) was headlined as a critical event for securing meaningful climate action to limit greenhouse gas emissions and global warming below 1.5°C. As the UN climate summit comes to an end, we reflect on the pledges made. Deforestation Over 130 countries have pledged to halt and reverse deforestation and… Continue reading COP26: Have countries pledged enough?
The climate has always been changing, however, in the history of human civilization, the current changes that we’re experiencing are particularly alarming. Primarily because the climate has never changed this rapidly. Below we present a timeline of events that highlight the major changes in the climate, and the resulting actions that have been undertaken. 1800s… Continue reading Climate Change: A Timeline
Neil Kitching is a geographer, former accountant and now works as an Energy Specialist for Scottish Enterprise. He recently published his first book, Carbon Choices, on the common-sense solutions to our climate and nature crises. Here Neil outlines his ten ‘building blocks’ which society needs to put in place to tackle climate change. Have you ever… Continue reading 10 steps to solve our Climate Crisis by Neil Kitching
Have you heard of the Paid to Pollute case? Earlier this year, the High Court gave the go-ahead to a case that could end the production of oil and gas that relies on generous public subsidies. The campaigners have presented the UK government with a legal challenge over their support of North Sea oil and… Continue reading Taking the Government to Court: Paid to Pollute
Who is Extinction Rebellion (XR)? Extinction Rebellion is an international movement using non-violent civil disobedience to minimise the risk of social collapse and halt mass extinction. They want to highlight the current environmental crisis we are experiencing. Life itself is under threat, and they are collectively using their voices to raise awareness of the possibility… Continue reading What Impact Have Extinction Rebellion had?
We have all seen the devasting recent headlines of the unprecedented heatwave scorching western Canada and the US to wildfires blazing over Europe. However, we can expect such events to be more common as the world continues to heat up due to climate change. According to scientists, recent heatwaves would have been 150 times less… Continue reading Are record-shattering heat waves and wildfires the new normal?
The global outbreak of COVID-19 is affecting every aspect of human lives, especially the physical world. The worldwide measures taken to control the spread of the virus and reduction in economic activities has significantly affected the environment. The pandemic has brought a diversity of positive and negative impacts. Positive effects Air quality Let’s start with… Continue reading The Environmental Impact of COVID-19
Endless Plastic Due to its versatile and durable nature, plastic is endlessly useful. Its versatility and indestructibility are practically unmatched compared to other synthetic materials. However, the previously revolutionary plastic is increasingly threatening the natural world and filling our oceans, posing a threat to marine life. Since the development of plastic in 1907, humans have… Continue reading How Bad Really is the Plastic Problem?
Climate change and insects Climate change is impacting the natural world and the species encompassed within it in many ways. All species will be impacted by climate change, some greater than others. We have already witnessed the effects of anthropogenic-induced climate change as habitat loss has driven species to extinction. When thinking of species impacted… Continue reading How Will Climate Change Impact Insect Populations?
Climate change adaption Efforts by concerned citizens and self-organised groups to undertake meaningful action to combat climate change in the context of their everyday lives are continuously increasing. Many have taken personal responsibility to make a difference to the planet. This quiet but vital growth in climate action contrasts with the lack of political consciousness… Continue reading Permaculture and Climate Change Adaption
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