Has social media democratised climate discussion? Not really
A two-decade review of climate communication finds established institutions still dominate online discussion, while climate sceptics have gained disproportionate visibility
One-third of the World’s lakes are unhealthy, with billions at risk
A major global study has found that more than one-third of the world’s lakes fail to meet good water quality standards – and the problem hits poorer countries hardest.
UK’s position ‘indefensible’ as EU packaging rules come into force
New EU rules aimed at reducing packaging waste and making packaging more sustainable have come into force today, introducing a series of requirements covering packaging design, recycling, reuse and labelling.
Countryside is not a monument: beyond traditional greenfield-brownfield development debate
Following the publication of the Land Use Framework, England faces pressure to balance housing, energy and nature goals. Rethinking how rural land is used will be central in achieving them.