UK unveils zero-emission hydrogen-powered plane to tackle climate crisis
The project showcases “the huge potential of liquid hydrogen powered aircraft as the UK drives for a cleaner and greener air travel future”. A UK-backed research group has unveiled a design for a liquid hydrogen-powered airliner. According to the group behind the ‘FlyZero’ project, the plane could enable passengers to one day fly anywhere in …
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Supermodel Gisele Bundchen rescues sea turtle tangled in a fishing net
“Today I was reminded that we must become more aware of our ways as a species and help protect all animals, it’s our choice.” Supermodel and well-known animal rights activist Gisele Bündchen has rescued a turtle stranded on the beach. The 41-year-old businesswoman found the turtle in a pile of ocean trash that had washed …
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US branded world’s worst plastic polluter in new report
“Plastic waste is an environmental and social crisis that the US needs to affirmatively address from source to sea.” The United States of America has been named the biggest plastic polluter globally in a new report submitted to the federal government. According to the congressionally mandated report published in the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, …
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Poisonous turtle meat kills 7 people in Zanzibar
Turtle meat is a common delicacy in Tanzania’s islands. Seven people have died and around 38 hospitalized after eating poisonous turtle meat on Tanzania’s Pemba island, Zanzibar. The casualties include a three-year-old child. Turtle meat is regularly eaten in Tanzania’s islands and coastal areas, however the meat in question turned toxic because of a process …
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‘Nothing about wool is sustainable’ – report debunks the fabric’s eco-friendly myth
According to the report, the average climate cost of sheep’s wool is 3 times greater than acrylic and more than 5 times greater than conventionally grown cotton. Wool production plays a key role in biodiversity loss and climate change, a new report reveals. Titled Shear Destruction: Wool, Fashion and the Biodiversity Crisis, the study shows …
Chris Packham slams COP26’s ’embarrassing’ treatment of the planet
Vegan environmentalist Chris Packham has spoken out about COP26’s failure to make meaningful commitments to save the earth. Chris Packham has slammed the ‘embarrassing treatment’ of planet Earth at this year’s Glasgow climate summit. The wildlife presenter and conservationist made the comments at The Vegan Society’s COP26 fringe event. He headlined the event at Glasgow’s …
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Greta Thunberg says COP26 pact only ‘waters down the blah, blah, blah’
“We can still expand fossil fuel infrastructure, we can increase the global emissions. It’s very, very vague.” Greta Thunberg has slammed the eventual agreement struck at COP26 saying it only succeeds in “watering down the blah blah blah.” According to the 18-year-old climate activist who came to Glasgow for the summit, the deal is “very …
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Shell to launch an oil drilling exploration, endangering countless marine animals
A petition to stop the operation has been launched by non-profit organization Oceans Not Oil. Oil giant Shell has announced a three-dimensional (3D) seismic survey off the East Coast of South Africa to search for oil and gas. The five-month oil operation is slated to kick-off on 1 December. A vessel operated by Shell Exploration …
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Hundreds of fossil fuel lobbyists granted access to COP26 climate talks
“Their influence is one of the biggest reasons why 25 years of UN climate talks have not led to real cuts in global emissions.” The fossil fuel industry has the highest numbers of delegates attending this year’s UN climate conference. According to data, around 40,000 people are attending the COP26. While Brazil has the biggest …
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Paul McCartney and The Wombles team up for Meat-Free Monday campaign
“Reducing the amount of meat we eat is good for the planet, good for animals and good for our health.” The legendary Wombles- the famous stop motion animated British television series made in 1973–1975 – have joined Sir Paul McCartney’s Meat Free Monday campaign. The collab is part of the One Step Greener campaign for …
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Coca-Cola and PepsiCo named world’s top plastic polluters for fourth straight year
Unilever, Nestle, P&G, Mondelez, Phillip Morris, Danone, Mars, , and Colgate-Palmolive, also featured in the list. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have once again been named as the world’s top plastic polluters in the latest environmental audit report. The Break Free From Plastic’s audit report “BRANDED Volume IV: Holding Corporations Accountable for the Plastic & Climate Crisis”, …
Eco mob scale government building in COP26 protest
“We need system change if we’re going to do what’s needed to protect the planet and all life as we move forward into an uncertain future.” Animal rights activists scaled a government building to demand authorities stop funding the meat industry and support alternative food systems instead. Four Animal Rebellion demonstrators climbed the government building …
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