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Jayda G went from environmental toxicology to the Grammys. Now she's creating 'science you can dance to'
Environment

Jayda G went from environmental toxicology to the Grammys. Now she's creating 'science you can dance to'

'We all know that there are tons of awful things that are happening with the environment, and it seems like it's like a downward spiral, but there are also so many amazing stories out there'
'Silent war on bus users': Bus routes outside London cut by up to 80% since 2008
Transport

'Silent war on bus users': Bus routes outside London cut by up to 80% since 2008

Charity uses carbon credits to make more homes energy efficient and greener – and it's genius
Fitting measures like solar panels can be monetised using carbon credits
Environment

Charity uses carbon credits to make more homes energy efficient and greener – and it's genius

Could increasing taxes on airlines pay for the UK’s green transition? 
Climate crisis

Could increasing taxes on airlines pay for the UK’s green transition? 

Tax the jets: Record number of private jet flights last year, report shows
Air travel

Tax the jets: Record number of private jet flights last year, report shows

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Is it time to ban private jets?
Private jet at Orlando airport with door open
Climate change

Is it time to ban private jets?

Damning new study shows top beauty brands are not doing enough to tackle climate change
collection of makeup
Environment

Damning new study shows top beauty brands are not doing enough to tackle climate change

Scotland aims to cut car use by creating '20-minute neighbourhoods' in net zero push
Victoria Street, Edinburgh with cars parked along each side
Pollution

Scotland aims to cut car use by creating '20-minute neighbourhoods' in net zero push

How to make your Christmas dinner sustainable
christmas dinner
Christmas

How to make your Christmas dinner sustainable

Real Christmas tree or artificial Christmas tree? Your environmental guide to the December dilemma
Volunteers unload collected Christmas trees before at Kentish Town City Farm in north London on January 7, 2022, where they will be used for the farm's goats to feed on.
Christmas

Real Christmas tree or artificial Christmas tree? Your environmental guide to the December dilemma

New homes must produce 30% less carbon from next month - but experts fear scheme won't work
Green homes

New homes must produce 30% less carbon from next month - but experts fear scheme won't work

Can flying in planes be sustainable? Even aviation bosses aren’t so sure
Environment

Can flying in planes be sustainable? Even aviation bosses aren’t so sure

Brits are becoming more eco-friendly and turning to vegan diets
Brits are becoming more eco-friendly and turning to plant-based diets. Image credit: Piqsels
Environment

Brits are becoming more eco-friendly and turning to vegan diets