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Not All Protestors Are Equal: Farmers vs Climate

Libby Louise Hooper — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:23:08 +0000

Last November, thousands of protestors took to the streets of London in protest of the government's incoming farm inheritance tax.

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Are Vegan Alternatives Really Sustainable?

Alice Bennett — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:02:22 +0000

Veganism’s popularity has soared in recent years as many of us have altered our lifestyles to be more ‘sustainable’. Yet, marketing tools like ‘Veganuary’ have made some people sceptical about claims that going plant-based will save the planet.

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Formula E: What To Expect From The 2024 Season

KerryViolet — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:30:46 +0000

Electric motorsport is gaining traction after ten years of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Despite some similarities to Formula 1, the race day format differs dramatically from its fuel-powered counterpart. As season 10 gets underway, here is a crash course into the world’s first all-electric motorsport competition.

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Brazil Experiences Major Historic Drought

Teguan Harris — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:13:01 +0000

A major drought in Brazil has left boats stranded, fish dead and essential resources inaccesible to indigenous Amazonians.

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Ministers Accused of Environmental Crimes Over Oil Drilling

Eli London — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:05:44 +0000

Despite local and national opposition from residents, green groups, and political parties, extensive oil drilling is planned to take place in The South Downs.

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What Small Changes Can We Make To Help In The Climate Crisis?

Lexie Boardman — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 20:22:38 +0000

With the latest self-care trends and wellbeing habits always of interest, we’re often focused on our own health. And, as important as looking after yourself is, it’s also important to care for the health of the planet we call home. Unfortunately, the climate crisis is a reality that affects us all, and it is our duty to take action, make a difference, and protect our planet. We can all contribute to solving the climate crisis, and even small changes can have a big impact.

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Climate Emergency: 2022 was the warmest year on record in the UK

Alice Baldan — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:46:42 +0000

The Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the UK’s warmest year on record, with an average temperature of over 10°C.

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Horn of Africa drought undermines access to education

alanya — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:06:01 +0000

Whilst officials gather to discuss how to provide aid to those suffering during the current drought in the Horn of Africa, the educations of millions of children are being threatened.

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Beyond Earth Day: Why we need to invest in our planet all year round

Lily Holbrook — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:12:38 +0000

Lily Holbrook The recent UK heatwave is a stark reminder of the damage we’re doing to our planet – and from wildfires to buckling train tracks, the severity of the problem is now closer to home than ever before. With temperatures soaring, now is a critical time to reflect on

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