Policy
UK activists say fracking move is welcome but not enough
Exactly one year ago, a small earthquake brought Cuadrilla operations to yet another temporary halt in the UK, in compliance with then-enacted protocols that had just permitted the company’s Preston New Road fracking site to reopen. It was the latest
Protecting bees and other insects must be a priority
Insects perform invaluable functions in ecosystems. They pollinate flowers, for starters.
As wildfire risk escalates, California utility cuts off the power
Facing extreme fire weather conditions in Northern California – again – the largest utility provider in this economic powerhouse of the United States implemented its new policy for a “new normal.” It turned out the lights. The provider, Pacific Gas
China’s ban on waste imports is forcing a rethink
Now that China slashed its recyclables imports, western nations are starting to embrace a new reality.
Going green will be well worth it for businesses in Europe
Although the individual environmental impact of SMEs is small, their cumulative impact is significant.
By planting 1 billion trees we ‘could offset our CO2 emissions’
Trees improve air quality, water quality and food quality. They also play vital roles in ecosystems.