Climate change induced heat wave raises ‘major concerns’ after hundreds of penguins die
“Losing large numbers of adults from a single event like this, that’s a major concern.” Climate change is having far-reaching consequences not just for humans, but for wildlife and ecosystems, a new report has shown. According to a study conducted by the University of Washington (UW) and published in the journal Ornithological Applications, a massive …
Now deer in several US states test positive for coronavirus: ‘unsettling’ scientists say
The new findings are alarming and highlight the ‘grave’ fact that deer are capable of becoming new hosts for COVID. Not only could this easily infect other wildlife species, but also, more worryingly, it could spill back to humans. According to recent studies, humans have infected the free- range wild deer with Covid-19 in a …
Ed Sheeran plans to plant ‘as many trees as possible’ to offset his touring carbon footprint: ‘I am trying my best’
“I am trying to rewild as much of the UK as I can. I love my county and I love wildlife and the environment.” Musician Ed Sheeran has revealed he is on a mission to plant ‘as many trees as possible’ in a bid to offset his carbon footprint. The 30-year-old singer, who lives on …
Greta Thunberg says it’s ‘strange’ to consider Joe Biden a climate leader
“If you call him a leader I mean, it’s strange that people think of Joe Biden as a leader for the climate when you see what his administration is doing.” Greta Thunberg has blasted President Joe Biden’s policy on the climate adding that it’s “strange” he’s considered a leader in the movement. The prolific teen …
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Tesla slammed for ‘vegan leather’ quality
Many Tesla owners in the UK have complained about the quality of their vegan leather seats. It comes after the electric car giant replaced leather on steering wheels and headrests across its range with synthetic alternatives derived from plastics a couple of years ago. However, customers are reportedly unhappy after the animal-free material started deforming …
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Elon Musk wants to send animals in a ‘futuristic Noah’s ark’ to Mars
However, scientists denounce the plan claiming it is little more than ‘a brilliant sound bite’ and the reality is centuries off and would be incredibly difficult to achieve. Elon Musk wants to take animals and humans to Mars “like a futuristic Noah’s ark”. This vision is part of his SpaceX project, which is to land …
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Crucial ice shelf anchoring ‘Doomsday Glacier’ could collapse in five years
If the Doomsday glacier collapses, it would raise global sea levels by about two feet and expose other Antarctic glaciers to the same melt process. Scientists have discovered disturbing and alarming signs in one of the ice shelves protecting the Antarctic’s so-called “Doomsday glacier.” The Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf (TEIS) buttresses one third of Thwaites …
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Hugo Boss to ditch mulesed wool
The German luxury fashion brand joins 35 international brands including Puma, Adidas and Calvin Klein that have gone down the mulesing-free wool route. Hugo Boss has pledged to phase out mulesed wool and become verified free of it by 2030. The move follows a campaign by global animal welfare organisation Four Paws to ban mulesing …
Over half of UK’s universities ‘not on track to meet emissions targets’
People and Planet’s annual sustainability league table says findings “not good overall.” More than half of UK universities are not on track to meet their 2020-21 climate change targets, according to newly released data. The assessment was carried out by UK’s largest student campaigning network, People & Planet. The annually published sustainability university league shows …
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BREAKING: UK moves to ban trophy hunting imports
“We are appalled at the thought of hunters bringing back trophies and placing more pressure on some of our most iconic and endangered animals.” The UK government has announced plans to ban the importing of hunting trophies. The decision is part of the threatened species’ conservation initiative and a wider plan to reverse biodiversity loss. …
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Study reveals that microplastics cause damage to human cells
Microplastics can cause cell death, allergic responses, cross the cell membrane barrier, and damage cell walls at the levels ingested by humans. Laboratory findings have shown that microplastics have damaging effects on the human cells at the levels relevant to human exposure. The study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials found that these microscopic …
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Joanna Lumley, Deborah Meaden and more celebs urge public to try Veganuary to help animals and the planet
“Veganuary’s mission is to make the world a kinder, safer, happier place for all, which makes their January campaign utterly irresistible. Actress Joanna Lumley, poet Benjamin Zephaniah, and businesswoman Deborah Meaden have joined Veganuary’s 2022 campaign urging people to take up the vegan 31-day challenge. All three are backing Veganuary for the first time this …