Metal pollution is leaving scallops helpless against crabs and lobsters
New research points to ‘heavy metals’ having unseen effects on a much larger scale than previously thought.
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Radical vision of personal carbon allowances could be the answer to greenhouse gas glut
What if carbon trading – where companies must bid for limited permits to emit pollutants, and so pay a price in order to do so – could be applied on an individual level? Personal carbon trading is a policy…
Guy Fawkes night’s oddest traditions are due to a 1606 law
Remember, remember! The fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason Why the gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! Versions of this rhyme have been chanted in the UK for centuries…
Glitter is ready‑made microplastic pollution – time to ditch it this Christmas
Five reasons to avoid glitter, even on Christmas cards or baubles.
Plastic fibres stunt growth in mussels by more than a third – here’s why this is a concern
A study shows that exposure to polyester microfibres inhibits growth in mussels.
Boris Johnson should think less Churchill and more Chamberlain
Boris is on the campaign trail for the Tories but he needs to hone his personal campaign a bit more carefully.
Glitter’s sparkle hides a darker side – it can change the chemistry of our oceans
New research shows microplastics in glitter can disrupt how marine life builds its shells and reefs.
Big data is adding a whole new dimension to public spaces – here’s how
Public spaces are becoming new arenas for people power – and it’s all down to how you use your smart phone.
Once the fish factories and ‘kidneys’ of colder seas, Australia’s decimated shellfish reefs are coming back
Only 200 years ago, Australian waters were full of oyster and shellfish reefs. Then they collapsed. Now large scale restoration efforts are underway.
How wildfires and heatwaves affect your travel insurance
Wildfires are sweeping through parts of France and Spain causing havoc to many holidaymakers’ plans. Does travel insurance help with the extra bills?
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