Nature and wildlife Are disposable vapes bad for the environment? Is vaping bad for the environment? Can vapes be recycled? What’s the problem with single-use vapes? Here’s what you need to know. by Kirsty Scheiby July 24, 2023
Deep sea mining UK, Norway, Mexico fail to advance deep sea mining as opposition mounts Kingston, Jamaica, 24 July 2023 - Talks about deep sea mining and the impacts this destructive industry would have on the ocean resume today at the International Seabed Authority (ISA)… by Alison Kirkman July 24, 2023
Deep sea mining Labour backs pause on deep sea mining Commenting on Labour’s announcement that its policy will be to back a precautionary pause on deep sea mining, Ariana Densham, Head of Oceans at Greenpeace UK, said: “Labour's commitment to… by Alison Kirkman July 10, 2023
Deep sea mining Deep sea mining talks resume. Calls for moratorium grow louder Kingston, Jamaica, 10 July 2023 — From today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will bring governments together in Kingston to discuss whether to allow deep sea mining to go ahead.… by Alison Kirkman July 10, 2023
Bees EU exporting over 10,000 tonnes of banned bee-killing pesticides a year, investigation finds A new investigation has revealed for the first time the full scale of exports of banned neonicotinoid pesticides from Europe by Kai Tabacek May 17, 2023
Activism May the 4th be with you: Darth Vader, Dr Evil and Thanos seek alliances at deep sea mining summit London, Star Wars Day, 2023 – Three of the world’s most infamous supervillains - Darth Vader, Dr Evil and Thanos - convened today at a deep sea mining summit in… by Alison Kirkman May 4, 2023
Deep sea mining Discover the mysterious creatures of the deep sea The deep sea is home to many weird and wonderful creatures, with many species yet to be discovered. But they're under threat from plans for deep sea mining. by Angela Glienicke April 5, 2023
Deep sea mining Government-funded deep sea mining research vessel confronted by Indigenous activists Greenpeace International has challenged a UK Royal Research Vessel in peaceful protest as it returned to Costa Rica from a 7-week long expedition to areas of the Pacific Ocean targeted… by Alison Kirkman March 27, 2023
Climate change Why wetlands are vital for biodiversity and climate change These biological super systems store up to 50 times more carbon than rainforests and are home to all sorts of life. See stunning images and learn why wetlands are important and how to protect them. by Angela Glienicke February 23, 2023
Climate change Whale warning as clock ticks towards deep sea mining Scientists warn deep sea mining could be a “significant risk to ocean ecosystems” with “long lasting and irreversible” impacts, including to globally endangered species, like blue whales. Noise and disturbance… by Alison Kirkman February 14, 2023
