Microplastics are in our food, water and air. How can we minimise our exposure to them?
The scourge of plastic pollution will continue to grow, at least for now, after talks to strike a…
Chinese solutions taking on global fight against desertification
Employees install photovoltaic panels at a new energy base in Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on June 6. LI…
TikTok’s online wild meat sellers – study finds endangered species on offer in west Africa
In Togo and much of west Africa, wild meat remains an important part of daily life, valued for…
Guest post: Why the recent slowdown in Arctic sea ice loss is only temporary
The retreat of sea ice in the Arctic has long been a prominent symbol of climate change. Observations…
Leading US economists urge peers to fight Trump’s attack on environment | Greenhouse gas emissions
Three leading US economists are urging their peers around the world to push back against Donald Trump’s attack…
EPA aims to undo authority to regulate climate pollution : NPR
An exhaust pipe atop a truck in Austin, Texas. Under the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency is…
Canberra’s proptech disruptor hits $5 million milestone in just four months
Canberra local Sue paid no commission as part of the Lystr first 50 promotion, and only $3850 in…
We’re Not So Special : Democracy Journal
Suppose that you are walking at night, and you see someone on your side of the street coming…
UK falling behind EU on environmental rules amid post-Brexit rollback | Green politics
The UK is using Brexit to weaken crucial environmental protections and is falling behind the EU despite Labour’s…
How Plastics Went from a Sustainability Solution to an Environmental Crisis
August 19, 2025 4 min read Plastics Started as a Sustainability Solution. What Went Wrong? Synthetic polymers were…
Action needed on plastic additives linked to sperm decline, experts warn | Fertility problems
Action must be taken to curb the use of plastic additives linked to plummeting sperm counts, a leading…
Productivity summit turns to building homes, with warnings housing targets will not be met
Housing will dominate discussion at the Economic Reform Roundtable this morning, with ministers, business leaders and conservationists all…