Archive for 2021
Plastic waste could soon be causing ‘irreversible damage’ to the environment
The vast quantities of plastic already in the environment could cause global problems.
The EU’s new directive on single-use plastics could stifle innovation
The new law bans nine plastic products, such as single-use straws and cutlery, often found littering the beaches of Europe.
By reducing air pollution we can boost crop yields
The further away plants were from power plants, particularly coal-burning ones, the better their yields.
Discarded fishing nets are a menace to corals and marine life
Not even some pristine tropical isles are free from the scourge of abandonded fishing nets.
Climate and crops: Farm worker safety is key to future yields
New research draws a direct climate link between farm worker safety, global economic impacts and the ability to feed people.
Why Europe cannot afford to shun nuclear power
With Brussels focusing on decarbonization by means of electrification using solar and wind, the big elephant in the room remains nuclear power.