The recent devastating wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, which swiftly consumed vast areas, have raised concerns about their underlying causes. Erica Fleishman, Director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute at Oregon State University, emphasizes the unsettling similarity between these wildfires and the landscape-altering blazes often observed in the Western United States. She notes that as the global climate crisis unfolds, regions unaccustomed to wildfires may experience an increase in their frequency, scale, and speed.
As Earth Overshoot Day for 2023 passed on August 2nd, the intricacies of pinpointing the exact date when humanity exceeds the planet's regenerative capacity remain a challenge due to scientific and methodological complexities.
Coca-Cola, the US-based beverage giant, finds itself in the spotlight yet again for its substantial contribution to global pollution, coinciding with delays in the UK's efforts to hold corporations accountable for their environmental impact. The Surfers Against Sewage Brand Audit Report has revealed that Coca-Cola is responsible for nearly 20% of all branded pollution collected during organized clean-up efforts in the UK over the past year. This disheartening statistic persists despite the company's newly launched environmental initiatives aimed at addressing its ecological footprint.
Amidst mounting concerns about environmental impact, the personal care industry stands at a crossroads, facing the challenge of aligning its practices with climate-positive action. As the imminent bans on wet wipes and the surge of fatbergs choking city sewers underscore the urgency of change, Jeremy Freedman, the Managing Director of sustainable personal care manufacturer Guardpack, asserts that the industry can and must embrace sustainability to lead the way for broader change.
Recent data reveals that despite the implementation of policies and guidelines, a significant number of employers are falling short in promoting environmentally conscious travel decisions among their workforce. The blame for the lack of transition to more sustainable travel options is being directed towards organizations, as employees believe that their employers hold the responsibility to facilitate and ensure eco-friendly travel choices, irrespective of potential costs.
The critical necessity of electrifying construction machinery is underlined by site equipment emits an equivalent amount of CO2 annually as the aviation sector, with excavators accounting for a staggering 50% of this emission.
Experts warn that climate change could release ancient germs frozen in ice, which could have serious consequences for human health. As the Earth's climate warms, the permafrost in the Arctic and other cold regions is melting.
A groundbreaking Construction Annual Waste Report has exposed widespread non-compliance issues within the UK building sector. Drawing from a comprehensive analysis of 90,000 data points, the report sheds light on the alarming prevalence of regulatory violations and deficient information management.
A recent study has unveiled vulnerable green and open spaces across the UK that are under threat from development, contradicting the notion of their protection against urban sprawl. Guildford in Surrey emerged as the area with the most at-risk greenbelt land due to its rapidly growing population, which has surged by 9.63% since 2013. Despite having 22,636 hectares of greenbelt space, the town has experienced an 80% increase in housing construction over the past decade.
The year 2023 has ushered in a series of unpredictable weather events, from heatwaves and thunderstorms to flooding and temperature fluctuations, underlining the growing impact of climate change. As these patterns disrupt infrastructure, transportation, and homes, they also strain the resilience of the natural world, eventually leading to habitat collapse. The ramifications of this environmental emergency are now reaching even domestic gardens, prompting a shift towards sustainable and protective gardening practices.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.