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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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….
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…
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…
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…
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