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The Controversial COP28 Conversation
COPChocolate Teapot Late last year, the COP28 conference was held from the 30th November to 12th December in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. History was literally and figuratively written by officially including fossil fuels in the agreement having never before been considered a possibility in the previous 30 years of COP agreements. COP President 2024, Al…
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Which brands are “leafing” the way with sustainability goals?
There can be lots of pressure when it comes to “doing our bit” around protecting the environment and making more sustainable choices. This could be because there are so many things in daily life that can always be improved to be more eco-friendly so let’s break it down! A good place to start can be…
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7 weird animal facts you probably didn’t know 🐸
1: A Flamingo’s head has to be upside down when it eats Flamingos are known for standing in shallow water on one leg, but most people are unaware that due to the way in which they have developed a Flamingo has to use the bristles at the top of its beak to filter out the mud and…
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Microplastics are everywhere but are they killing us from the inside?
Modes of harm Researchers have several theories about how plastic specks might be harmful. If they’re small enough to enter cells or tissues, they might irritate just by being a foreign presence — as with the long, thin fibres of asbestos, which can inflame lung tissue and lead to cancer. There’s a potential parallel with…
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Reduction of CO2 emissions in heating systems
New college will be undergoing a ‘carbonisation of heating’ survey, to evaluate our impact on the release of carbon emissions to aid us in working towards our net-zero goal. Our aim is to reduce the amount of carbon produced by the heating systems we currently occupy. So why is decarbonisation of heating important to us?……
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Japan’s transition towards a hydrogen society
Japan was the first country in the world to draw up a hydrogen strategy in 2017. It aims to cut emissions by 46 per cent by 2030, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Developing green hydrogen Hydrogen produces steam when burned, but its green credentials depend on how it is produced. Made from coal or…
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How New College Can Reach Net Zero
We, as students of New College, are writing today because we want to see a change in the way the college is run so it is more environmentally friendly. After all, it is our generation that will face the majority of consequences if nothing is done now. You may be wondering why it is so…