Environment Archives - Empoword Journalism https://www.empowordjournalism.com/tag/environment/ Led by women. Uniting and empowering journalists across the globe. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:11:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Diminishing Future Of Dairy Farming https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/diminishing-future-of-dairy-farming/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/diminishing-future-of-dairy-farming/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:11:03 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=55234 Being the daughter of a dairy farmer, I am familiar with frequently being awoken by my father’s footsteps as he gets up early in the morning to start the strenuous duties that come with running the home of hundreds of black and white gentle giants and providing a small county with their beloved milk.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/diminishing-future-of-dairy-farming/feed/ 0 Second Volcanic Eruption In A Month Rocks Grindavík Iceland https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/second-volcanic-eruption-in-a-month-rocks-grindavik-iceland/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/second-volcanic-eruption-in-a-month-rocks-grindavik-iceland/#respond Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:59:47 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=53670 The second volcanic eruption in less than a month on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland has forced residents to evacuate.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/second-volcanic-eruption-in-a-month-rocks-grindavik-iceland/feed/ 0 Ministers Accused of Environmental Crimes Over Oil Drilling https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/ministers-accused-of-environmental-crimes-over-oil-drilling/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/ministers-accused-of-environmental-crimes-over-oil-drilling/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:05:44 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=46495 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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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/ministers-accused-of-environmental-crimes-over-oil-drilling/feed/ 0 Bans on Single-Use Plastic Items in England Met With Criticism https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/current-affairs/bans-on-single-use-plastic-items-in-england-met-with-criticism/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/current-affairs/bans-on-single-use-plastic-items-in-england-met-with-criticism/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:53:18 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=37029 Thérèse Coffey, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is set to place a ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery, polystyrene cups and food containers from October 2023. 

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/current-affairs/bans-on-single-use-plastic-items-in-england-met-with-criticism/feed/ 0 Dreaming of a Green Christmas: The Guide to a More Sustainable Holiday Season https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/dreaming-of-a-green-christmas-the-guide-to-a-more-sustainable-holiday-season/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/dreaming-of-a-green-christmas-the-guide-to-a-more-sustainable-holiday-season/#respond Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:34:10 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=36604 Eleanor Antoniou Christmas might be the most wonderful time of the year, but unfortunately, it is also the most wasteful.  There’s no denying that many of us over-consume during the holiday period, whether this means shopping for new party outfits we don’t really need, buying too much food that won’t

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/dreaming-of-a-green-christmas-the-guide-to-a-more-sustainable-holiday-season/feed/ 0 Joe Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/joe-biden-signs-the-inflation-reduction-act/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/joe-biden-signs-the-inflation-reduction-act/#respond Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:45:04 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=29317 US President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The $700bn (£579bn) bill targets climate change and rising healthcare costs.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/joe-biden-signs-the-inflation-reduction-act/feed/ 0 It’s Time To Break Away From Fast Fashion: Sustainable Swimwear Brands For A Feel Good Summer https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/its-time-to-break-away-from-fast-fashion-sustainable-swimwear-brands-for-a-feel-good-summer/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/its-time-to-break-away-from-fast-fashion-sustainable-swimwear-brands-for-a-feel-good-summer/#respond Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:36:11 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=29190 It’s that time of year again – while we’re keen on replenishing our swimwear options, it’s vital we opt for sustainable options due to the environmental impact of our clothing choices.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/its-time-to-break-away-from-fast-fashion-sustainable-swimwear-brands-for-a-feel-good-summer/feed/ 0 5 Ways To Create A Bee Friendly Garden This Summer https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/lifestyle/5-ways-to-create-a-bee-friendly-garden-this-summer/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/lifestyle/5-ways-to-create-a-bee-friendly-garden-this-summer/#respond Fri, 20 May 2022 14:54:53 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=24593 20th May marks World Bee Day. On this day in 1734, Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born. The bee population is rapidly declining across the world. So, this World Bee Day, learn how to make a bee friendly garden to help your local minibeasts. 

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