Waitrose phases out disposable coffee cups
Waitrose has pledged to phase out all disposable coffee cups from its stores by autumn 2018 in a move to cut plastic waste. The British supermarket chain estimates saving over 52 million cups a...
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Tanzania steps up to protect elephants
Tanzania has launched its largest ever elephant collaring effort to protect its dwindling elephant population. Numbers have fallen by almost 90 per cent over the last 40 years. The population of elephants in the...
Plants are thermostat for extreme weather
Plants could be the key to regulating extreme weather forecasts, as a new study demonstrates the importance of vegetation in responding to rising C02 levels. Predicting how increasing atmospheric CO2 will affect the hydrologic cycle...
Electric vehicles battery market to reach USD 94 billion
The global electric vehicles battery market is estimated to reach 93.94 billion US dollars by 2026. The demand for electric cars is increasing rapidly, with global stock numbers surpassing two million in 2016. A market research...
‘Beast from the East’ linked to solar cycle
The extreme winter weather conditions that recently swept across the UK could be linked to the solar cycle, according to new research. The ‘Beast from the East’, a cold weather front that brought a...
UN stands up for environmental rights
UN Environment is taking a stand against the threats, intimidation, harassment and murder of environmental defenders around the world. Around four environmental campaigners are killed every week. UN Environment has launched the UN Environmental...
Rainforest regeneration spurs species comeback
Rainforest devastation is leading to the extinction of numerous tropical species. However, the regeneration of secondary forests urges species to make a comeback, promising new research has found. The loss of rainforests is fueling...
Researchers find potential to reduce fracking earthquake risk
The risk of causing man-made earthquakes by fracking could be greatly reduced if the high-pressure fluid injections used in the process are situated far enough away from geological faults. These are the findings of...
Europe’s cities face increasing extreme weather
European cities face increasing heatwaves, drought conditions and river flooding, a landmark study has forecast. Up to 85 per cent of UK cities with a river could face more frequent flooding. Research has for the...
Seagrass protects coastal areas from erosion
Seagrass fortifies coastal areas and could be key to buffering the sea level rises predicted by climate change scenarios, according to new research. The plant significantly reduces water current and wave energy. Seagrasses,...
Home dining saves waste
People leave only 3 per cent of their food on their plates when they eat at home compared to 40 per cent when they eat a boxed lunch-type meal. Up to 40 per cent...
Germany to trial free public transport to curb pollution
To avoid EU fines for excessive air pollution, the German government is considering making public transport free of charge. The move could reduce the number of private cars and cut emissions. In a bid to...
Climate change threatens future of popular sports
Wetter winters and coastal erosion are threatening the future of numerous sporting events in the UK, according to a new report. Golf could be particularly hard hit. Extreme weather linked to climate change is...
Cleaner ship fuels will reduce childhood asthma by 3.6% globally
In 2020 a regulation requiring ship fuels to contain up to 86 per cent less sulphur will come into force. It could lead to a 3.6 per cent reduction in childhood asthma globally. Marine...
EU seeks to give millions access to safer drinking water
The European Union wants to give millions of people across Europe better access to safer tap water. Better management of drinking water would avoid unnecessary loss of water, reduce plastic waste and contribute to lowering the CO2 footprint. The...
World Rowing pledges to protect UNESCO World Heritage sites
World Rowing has become the first sporting body to pledge to protect UNESCO World Heritage sites. The news comes shortly before the start of the Winter Olympics in Korea. World Rowing has pledged to...
Conservation efforts bear fruit in UK
Intensive conservation efforts have led to a comeback for Britain’s loudest bird. The bittern, a heron-like wader, has enjoyed its best year since records began, says the bird charity RSPB. Bitterns are highly secretive...
Bio-methane transforms landfill waste into energy
The damaging greenhouse gas methane produced by manure and food waste in landfills could be harnessed as an energy source to minimize fossil fuel use and reduce landfill emissions. Methane emissions account for...
Tree cover helps stem deadly childhood diseases
Increased upstream tree cover in rural watersheds could help stem the spread of fatal childhood illnesses, a new study has revealed. Children in these river basins are less likely to experience diarrhoeal disease. Children...
Amazon rainforest triggers its own rainy season
The southern Amazon rainforest triggers its own rainy season, a new study has revealed. The phenomenon is a result of water vapour from plant leaves – and it helps explain why deforestation is linked...
