Environment
Why throw away clothes? You could go to a repair cafe to get them fixed instead
Why throw away clothes? You could go to a repair cafe to get them fixed instead
New research from The National Lottery Community Fund reveals a third of people in the UK have binned brand new clothes in the last year, adding 1.4 billion items to a growing mountain of clothes waste. Environment Lead John Rose says community action can play a part in tackling our throwaway culture
Wildfires are on the rise in Britain. So how do we protect ourselves?
Wildfires are on the rise in Britain. So how do we protect ourselves?
Fire and rescue services in England and Wales have already responded to 996 wildfires so far this year. There were 994 incidents in 2022, previously the worst year for wildfires
He’ll ‘never be prime minister’, but how will Zack Polanski’s Green Party victory change UK politics?
He’ll ‘never be prime minister’, but how will Zack Polanski’s Green Party victory change UK politics?
Green Party members have overwhelmingly chosen “eco-populist” Zack Polanski as their new leader. But it’s a choice which could have big ripples for how Britain is ruled
Shoe Aid, STEPPING UP for footwear Poverty this September
Shoe Aid, STEPPING UP for footwear Poverty this September
Could the UK have a Green prime minister? It’s ‘overdue’, says leadership hopeful Ellie Chowns
Could the UK have a Green prime minister? It’s ‘overdue’, says leadership hopeful Ellie Chowns
Sky-high bills and sewage at its worst in over a century: What is the future of British water?
Sky-high bills and sewage at its worst in over a century: What is the future of British water?
Top 5 books about climate grief, chosen by Aerth author Deborah Tomkins
Top 5 books about climate grief, chosen by Aerth author Deborah Tomkins
Top 5 books set in rural Canada, chosen by author Tristan Hughes
Top 5 books set in rural Canada, chosen by author Tristan Hughes
The River Severn is drowning in tonnes of chicken muck. The High Court just threw it a lifeline
The River Severn is drowning in tonnes of chicken muck. The High Court just threw it a lifeline
Sizewell C nuclear plant isn’t perfect. But it’s a necessary step if we’re to avoid ‘dunkelflaute’
Sizewell C nuclear plant isn’t perfect. But it’s a necessary step if we’re to avoid ‘dunkelflaute’
Should taxpayers pay for solar panels to be installed on homes?
Should taxpayers pay for solar panels to be installed on homes?
Kids are struggling with anxiety and panic attacks. Could nature be the answer?
Kids are struggling with anxiety and panic attacks. Could nature be the answer?
How a Manchester community welcomed the return of the swifts
How a Manchester community welcomed the return of the swifts
Fit all new homes with solar panels to slash energy bills by hundreds, government told
Fit all new homes with solar panels to slash energy bills by hundreds, government told
It will take 700 years to replace UK’s ageing water network at current pace: ‘A wholesale betrayal’
It will take 700 years to replace UK’s ageing water network at current pace: ‘A wholesale betrayal’
Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that
Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that
Raw sewage pumped into UK waterways for 4.7 million hours in 2024: ‘This will only get worse’
Raw sewage pumped into UK waterways for 4.7 million hours in 2024: ‘This will only get worse’
Would you buy a record sleeve without the vinyl inside? It’s one way to reduce plastic
Would you buy a record sleeve without the vinyl inside? It’s one way to reduce plastic
Fossil fuel industries ‘worried’ after clean energy powered 40% of world’s electricity needs in 2024
Fossil fuel industries ‘worried’ after clean energy powered 40% of world’s electricity needs in 2024
Statue of girl killed by air pollution should be reminder of dangers of toxic air, says mother
Statue of girl killed by air pollution should be reminder of dangers of toxic air, says mother
Communities that build solar panels and wind farms should get cheaper bills, says Labour minister
Communities that build solar panels and wind farms should get cheaper bills, says Labour minister
Water isn’t just an environmental issue – it’s a humanitarian emergency
Water isn’t just an environmental issue – it’s a humanitarian emergency
Labour’s billion pound gamble: Can community energy deliver the affordable power the UK needs?
Labour’s billion pound gamble: Can community energy deliver the affordable power the UK needs?
Thames Water avoids nationalisation after legal challenge to £3bn bailout dismissed by court