Category: Green Revolution
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The ozone layer is healing!
New announcement made by NASA. Predicted to ‘fully heal within 50 years’, what caused the stratospheric ozone layer to deplete, and why is this significant? The ozone layer protects us from the exposure of Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, harmful to animals and plants alike, making us more vulnerable to diseases such as skin…
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Biophilia
The Biophilia Hypothesis The biophilia hypothesis suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. The term was introduced by Edward. O Wilson in which he defined biophilia, in his book Biophilia, as “the urge to affiliate with other forms of life.” With American psychoanalyst, Erich Fromm…
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CHALLENGING CLIMATE CHANGE: The Great Green Wall of Africa
For the past 15 years, Africa has inspired millions of people to stand up and act against climate change. The lives of African communities have been turned upside down, mostly due to the devasting effects of climate change, which has already caused a lot of changes to the way our world functions and will most…
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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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Is Oil and Gas concerns more important than our carbon emissions?
On the 7th March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that he would not abandon UKs’ vow to reduce carbon emissions despite the concerns growing over Russian oil and gas. Mr. Johnson indicated that the UK was looking at using more domestic energy resources, he added the UK needed to invest in more nuclear and renewable resources.…
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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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Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust
The Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust (WeSET) is an Oxfordshire-based registered charity. They work on wind and solar projects with the goal of combating climate change and promoting the early growth of renewable energy. WeSET strives to promote the deployment of sustainable energy, promote sustainable energy education, promote energy efficiency, and provide grants to others in…
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Veganuary🥬
Veganuary occurs during the month of January as noticed in the name!! It is a month to inspire and support millions to try eat only vegan food. It is usually advised to reduce meat and diary to ‘cut your carbon BIG-Footprint’. During Veganuary 2021 campaign, participants over 200 countries took part to try vegan meals.…
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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…
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Can diet changes benefit the planet?
How small changes to our diet can benefit the planet Information from National Geographic, written by Alejandra Borunda. Photo from Pick Up Limes. A study from Nature Food states that small changes in our food choices can benefit both human health and the health of our planet. For example, processed meats and red meats…