World’s first compulsory deposit return scheme for takeaway cups in South Korea
South Korea government now wants to tackle the problem of plastic waste by mandating that cafes and fast food joints charge a deposit for the single-use cups they give out
How to have climate conversations during the holidays
Holidays can actually be a great time to gently persuade your loved ones to become more eco-aware.
Soil salinization: a threat to our global pantry
Soil salinization and sodification are major soil degradation processes threatening ecosystem and are recognized as being among the most important problems at a global level for agricultural production, food security and sustainability in arid and semi-arid regions.
COP26 closes with ‘compromise’ deal on climate, but it’s not enough, says UN chief
After extending the COP26 climate negotiations an extra day, nearly 200 countries meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, adopted on Saturday an outcome document.
10 Things We Wish More People Understood About Climate Change
The problem with the climate crisis is that individual understanding of the issues sits on a spectrum ranging from climate denialism to David Attenborough-esque levels of knowledge.
Hong Kong Lawmakers Pass Waste-Charging Scheme After Years of Delay
Hong Kong will finally see a waste-charging scheme come into force, after years of campaigning by the city’s green groups and delays by lawmakers.
Singapore’s huge floating solar panels to power its water treatment plants
Singapore unveiled one of the world’s largest floating solar panel farms, spanning an area equivalent to 45 football fields and producing enough electricity to power the island’s five water treatment plants.
