The major US brands that do place a high value on sustainable production methods can now add a new certification to their eco credentials. But to become Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) requires an increased commitment to soil health, animal welfare and farm labour, as CATHERINE HARTE reports
Raising the bar for sustainable brands in the US - one shampoo at a time Catherine Harte | 7th March 2018 News Sustainability Brands United States plant-749511_960_720.jpg The major US brands that do …
Hundreds of tonnes of precious metals needed to develop green technologies are being lost due to a lack of recycling in the vehicle industry. Scientists are urging a change in policy to prevent these much needed materials going to waste, reports CATHERINE HARTE
The untapped gold mine hidden in our used cars Catherine Harte | 14th March 2018 News Precious Metals Urban Mine Platform Iea Vehicle Recycling 4524530641_374567e753_b.jpg Hundreds of tonnes of …
Floods in continental Europe and a record-dry May in Finland’s forests are just two of many examples of climate change in action, says Rewilding Europe. But a new project to harness the carbon sequestration potential of boreal Finland hopes to bring about positive change at a time of intense climate crisis. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Rewilding initiative launched in Finland to address climate change Catherine Harte | 28th June 2018 News Rewilding Carbon Sequestration Climate Change kosteikko3.jpeg Floods in continental Europe and …
Less than a quarter of the Earth’s land surface has escaped the impact of human activity - and by 2050 experts estimate this will fall below 10 percent. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) today warns land degradation will negatively impact two thirds of humanity and is the biggest contributor to species extinction. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Land degradation now at a critical level warn experts Catherine Harte | 26th March 2018 News IPBES Land Degradation Species Loss Climate Change shutterstock_172729052_edited.jpg Less than a quarter …
Countries in South America are at risk of losing their indigenous bee populations due to the introduction of alien species to support government agricultural policy. Scientists warn urgent international action needs to be taken. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Patagonia may lose its only native bumblebee due to alien bee invasion Catherine Harte | 6th March 2018 News Patagonian Giant Bumblebee Alien Bee South America Journal Of Applied Ecology …
Poland will host the 24th session of the UN’s climate change conference ( COP24) later this year but the government is already under fire for a controversial bill that would ban spontaneous protest. A number of leading activist groups are calling for it to be repealed. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Activists speak out against Polish bill to curb protest at COP24 Catherine Harte | 26th March 2018 News COP24 Poland Protest Apwld 2017_cop_23_demo_in_bonn._spielvogel_3.jpg Poland will host the 24th …
A lack of infrastructure can often be a barrier to progress in many parts of the world. But a leading professor has after decades of research concluded that many of the world's biggest projects aren't fit for purpose and could ultimately do more harm than good. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Slamming the brakes on large-scale infrastructure projects Catherine Harte | 20th June 2018 News Infrastructure Corruption Environmental Damage James Cook University The Shard, London A lack of …
The predatory activity of America's smallest raptor could lead to more jobs and a welcome boost to the economies of a number of states according to a new study. CATHERINE HARTE reports
How the American kestrel could help economies soar Catherine Harte | 23rd May 2018 News British Ecological Society American Kestrel Michigan …