Robert Downey Jr. plans to fix climate change within a decade using robots
It seems a decade playing Iron Man has gone to Robert Downey Jr’s head, after the actor announced ambitious plans to solve climate change in the only way Tony Stark knows how – with robots. Downey spoke at an Amazon conference this week and announced the launch of a company which aims to use artificial …
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WATCH: Jason Momoa shaves his beard to convince you to ditch plastic
Game of Thrones superstar Jason Momoa has shaved his iconic beard to promote the use of recyclable materials. Momoa featured in the first season of the world-beating show as fan-favourite character Khal Drogo. The leader of the Dothraki’s long beard signified his record as a seasoned warrior, but Momoa has released a video named ‘Goodbye …
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1 MILLION pigs die in raging swine flu outbreak in China’s pork industry
A swine flu disaster in China has claimed the lives of more than 1 million pigs, and the problem is far from over. Since August last year thousands of pigs have either died or been culled on a daily basis. The disease has spread to slaughterhouses in Hong Kong – where attempts to quarantine the …
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UK Prime Minister to challenge Donald Trump’s ‘reckless approach’ to climate change
UK Prime Minister Theresa May will challenge Donald Trump’s dismissive approach to climate change during his three day visit, Downing Street has revealed. The PM will echo a warning letter written by 250 climate change research academics which outlines the huge global consequences of the US President’s record on global warming. A spokesperson for the …
Global warming is uncovering frozen human corpses on Mount Everest
Global warming has changed temperatures so drastically in Nepal’s mountains that human remains are emerging from the melting snow on Mount Everest. Veteran climbers and guides have reported that finding human bones of fallen climbers has become an expected part of the journey. They’re increasingly discovering skulls, fingers, leg fragments, stray equipment and even entire …
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Video: Leonardo DiCaprio produces new HBO climate change documentary ‘Ice on Fire’
Leonardo DiCaprio has produced a new documentary to highlight the dangers of climate change and showcase efforts around the world to curb global warming. Ice on Fire is set for a premiere on HBO on June 11, and features DiCaprio as the narrator. The new trailer has created a buzz around the documentary, showing the …
Thousands of puffins starve to death and wash up on Alaskan beaches because of climate change
Hundreds of puffin carcasses have washed up on the shores of Alaska’s St. Paul Island due to the effects of climate change. Scientists concluded the birds died of starvation, and though only 350 dead birds were found between October 2016 and January 2017, they estimated somewhere between 3,150 and 8,500 may have succumbed. A report …
Botswana lifts 5-year elephant hunting ban
A ban on elephant hunting has been reversed by Botswana’s government, sparking outrage from conservation groups The five-year ban was seen as key in suppressing the ivory trade, as Botswana has the most elephants of any African country – between 120,000 and 130,000. Africa’s elephant numbers have dwindled in recent years due to poaching – …
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Morrisons is the first UK supermarket to ban plastic fruit packaging
Morrisons is set to ban plastic fruit packaging across all supermarket stores in the UK. Customers can now choose from 127 different fruit and veg options and buy them loose or use recyclable bags. Fruit will be exclusively plastic-free, but the supermarket will still stock vegetables in plastic packaging alongside the loose options. Morrisons trialled …
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Vegan activists convince Prada to ditch fur
Fashion giant Prada has agreed to ditch all fur products thanks to years of pressure from animal welfare groups. The brand will continue to sell existing fur products on its website, but no new designs will include the material meaning the company will be fur-free by summer 2020. The move and will also include brands …
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UK Government bans plastic straws, cotton buds and drink stirrers
The UK Government has banned plastic straws, drinks stirrers, and plastic stemmed cotton buds following overwhelming public support to reduce plastic use. In England 4.7 billion plastic straws, 316 million plastic stirrers and 1.8 billion plastic-stemmed cotton buds are used each year. The ban will come into force from April 2020 after a public consultation …
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A 10 tonne Glastonbury festival stage will be made from recycled plastic collected from beaches, streets and parks
The environmental impact of music festivals can be devastating, as fields are littered with plastic cups, tents and general chaos. But this year, Glastonbury organisers are introducing some imaginative new methods in attempts to reduce the festival’s environmental impact. In the most innovative plan, 10 tonnes of plastic is being sourced from beaches, streets and …