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IPCC report warning that global warming will exceed 1.5˚C limit must accelerate the phasing out of fossil fuels

An Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report issued today, which warns that global warming…

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Forest trees find a new watery ‘sweet spot’ when CO2 is high

Trees living in conditions where the carbon dioxide (CO2) has been artificially elevated are likely…

Far-reaching ban on single-use plastics in England

A range of polluting single-use plastics will be banned in England, Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey…

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5 winter wellness tips

The winter season is here, and that means it’s time to take extra care of…

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How to declutter your home

What better way to start the New Year than with a gentle declutter? Reducing the…

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E-waste: dumping our problems on the world

We all know that feeling of wanting the newest and latest gadget, and the satisfaction…

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Squids in: Octopus Energy pays £1 million to customers through revolutionary ‘Saving Sessions’

Octopus has paid out over £1 million to energy-conscious customers for for reducing their energy…

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Easy decor changes to give your space a new year refresh

It’s hard to believe, but we’re already approaching the new year. If you’ve been feeling…

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80% of Veganuary participants have made more conscious diet choices permanent

629,351 people took part in Veganuary 2022, pledging to try a vegan diet for a…

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Cost is the biggest challenge for SMEs on journey to net zero

87% of SMEs understand what the net zero target means for their business, but challenging…