Category: environmental news en

Posted in environmental news en

End of an era as one of England’s last coal mines to close

One of the last commercial coal mines in England is set to close in County Durham, marking the end of an era after the final…

Read more
Posted in environmental news en

Microplastic particles now discoverable in human organs

Microplastic and nanoplastic particles are now discoverable in human organs thanks to a new technique. Microplastics have polluted the entire planet, from Arctic snow and…

Read more
Posted in environmental news en

DS Smith Launches ‘Circular Design Principles’ to Eliminate Waste, Drive Sustainability in Packaging

As pandemic-induced online shopping has boosted demand for boxes, DS Smith, a sustainable packaging leader, today launched its Circular Design Principles, citing company research that…

Read more
Posted in environmental news en

Kenyan government lifts used clothing import embargo

The Kenyan Government has announced that imports of used clothing and shoes will be allowed to resume after they were suspended due to the Covid-19…

Read more
Posted in environmental news en

Trial could see Morrisons ditch all plastic ‘bags for life’ for paper

From Monday (17 August) the supermarket be offering ‘strong paper bags’ instead of reusable plastic ones in eight stores as part of a trial that…

Read more
Posted in environmental news en

Researchers identify human influence as key agent of ocean warming patterns in the future

Scientists from the Department of Physics at Oxford University have discovered that the influence of circulation changes on shaping ocean warming will diminish in the…

Read more
Posted in environmental news en

‘Highest temperature on Earth’ as Death Valley, US hits 54.4C

What could be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth – 130F (54.4C) – may have been reached in Death Valley National Park, California….

Read more
Posted in Chief editor choice environmental news en

Trump administration approves oil drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge

The Trump administration on Monday finalized a plan to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, putting it on track to…

Read more
Posted in environmental news en

Italy garbage dips with virus lockdowns, but plastics rise

Italy produced 10% less garbage during its coronavirus lockdown, but environmentalists warn that increased reliance on disposable masks and packaging is imperiling efforts to curb…

Read more
Posted in Chief editor choice environmental news en

Magnum to roll out recycled plastic ice cream tubs globally

Ice cream brand Magnum is set to introduce plastic tubs consisting of recycled plastic across all its markets, a move that will see an estimated…

Read more