Author: Amy
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Seaweed: A new meat alternative?
According to experts seaweed could be a key crop in transitioning away from our meat-based diet as around 30% of it is composed of protein. Seaweed is considered sustainable as it doesn’t use land and fresh water, resources that are in scarce supply. Due to the expanding population, we cannot extend terrestrial farmland, forcing farmers and…
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How a Lego brick spillage over 25 years ago is still polluting our environment today
In 1997, a cargo ship was confronted by rough seas and lost 62 containers overboard. One of these containers was full of around 5 million pieces of Lego which spilled out into the ocean and started washing up on Cornish beaches. 25 years later pieces are still being found along the south west coast and…
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Electric vehicles deliver post in Swindon
Swindon is one of five locations that are trialling two types of electric vehicles for six months. The aim is to help reduce Royal Mail’s carbon footprint by using cleaner fuel for their short distance posting. Both vehicle types can travel 70-90 miles on a single charge. This is a step in the right direction…