David Attenborough's Blue Planet II captured the awe and wonder of the natural world, and in doing so transfixed a nation. But it also brought new awareness of the appalling impacts of single-use plastics on marine life. Now the BBC has promised to ban such plastics before 2020. EMILY FOLK welcomes the move
… The BBC single-use plastics ban signals a … ater_pollution_with_trash_disposal_of_waste_at_the_garbage_beach.jpg David Attenborough's Blue Planet II captured the awe and wonder of the natural world, and …
President Donald Trump has worked relentlessly to undo environmental and conservation policies from the Obama Administration. Trump will travel to the UK next month, with a mass demonstration planned to meet him. Environmentalists have plenty of reasons to attend. EMILY FOLK provides a run down
… environmental and conservation policies from the Obama Administration. Trump will travel to the UK next month, with a mass demonstration … attend. EMILY FOLK provides a run down During the Obama era, the United States took many …
The US Environmental Protection Agency has lowered methane emissions standards - which will 'lead to environmental damage and health issues like cardiovascular disease'.
… Damage 3211169332_7322b0dc1b_o.jpg The US Environmental Protection Agency has … health issues like cardiovascular disease'. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) … would loosen methane emission regulations in the oil and gas industry. This decision by the …
The cattle grazing of the past used to mean depletion of natural resources and overgrazing land. A new grazing movement, however, involves carefully mapping overgrown areas that may aid in environmental restoration, argues EMILY FOLK
… 2018 Comment Ranching Cattle grazing The cattle grazing of the past used to mean depletion of natural … restoration, argues EMILY FOLK Sometimes the best solution for the future is to look …
Is the Environment Protection Agency in the United States as effective as it could be in regulating environmental issues?
… The EPA must do more Emily Folk | 12th July … Reporting Thought Leaders epa-cut.jpg Is the Environment Protection Agency in the United States as effective as it could be …
The Environment Protection Agency in the US faced numerous controversies in 2020, including a recent ruling from the Supreme Court.
… 2020 News EPA Water Environment peat_bogs.jpg The Environment Protection Agency in the US faced numerous controversies in 2020, including a recent ruling from the Supreme Court. A recent 6-3 ruling by the …
Many companies have felt the pressure over the past few years to go green - but some US corporations have made it their mission to help our planet and are making huge changes to our world.
… Environmental companies changing the world Emily Folk | 3rd March 2020 News … Many companies have felt the pressure over the past few years to go green - but some US …
Humans have been growing exponentially in population, taking up space that would otherwise have been inhabited by wildlife. The amount of land untouched by humans has decreased. EO Wilson proposed a concept where half of the earth is set aside as a nature reserve. This could be the answer to many problems, argues EMILY FOLK
… What would the earth look like if 50 percent was reserved … in population, taking up space that would otherwise have been inhabited by wildlife. The amount of land untouched by humans has …
Sustainability is increasingly important for implementation in businesses. One of the industries that has been unsustainable since its inception is coffee. However, some major coffee producers have been working to make a more sustainable business model, and the question is: will these efforts be enough to reduce CO2 emissions and decrease waste? EMILY FOLK reports
… Making the coffee industry sustainable Emily Folk | … for implementation in businesses. One of the industries that has been unsustainable … make a more sustainable business model, and the question is: will these efforts be enough …
The EPA rolled back environmental regulations for polluters - but this will have massive health implications on vulnerable people and those recovering from COVID-19.
… The EPA rolled back environmental regulations … from COVID-19. COVID-19 has disrupted the state of the world. From country to country, the …
Indigenous communities and environmental activist groups are taking legal action to prevent the potential havoc new arctic drilling could bring.
… groups are taking legal action to prevent the potential havoc new arctic drilling could bring. The Trump Administration has recently gotten … with its plans to open up a drilling plot in the Arctic region. In Alaska, the Arctic …
Environmental groups in the US applaud court ruling against Trump's attempt to undermine Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
… Environmental groups in the US applaud court ruling against Trump's … to undermine Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Trump administration's rollback of vital … initiatives has been a trend since the beginning of his time in office. From …
The shipping industry supports our economies - and our daily lives. However, to preserve our planet, it must adopt new technologies to reduce emissions.
… The shipping industry's emissions … Emissions Thought Leaders shipping_trade.jpg The shipping industry supports our economies - … adopt new technologies to reduce emissions. The shipping industry is integral to our daily …
Developing the potential for renewable energy is essential to benefit both the planet and our health,. One renewable source with untapped potential is geothermal - but a cost-effective way to utilise the energy must still be found, writes EMILY FOLK.
… Can geothermal become an affordable energy source? … Emily Folk | 31st July 2018 Comment Geothermal Geothermal power plant Developing the potential …
Water covers the majority of the Earth's surface and is essential to the survival of all life on this planet. However, the next crisis that humanity might face is drought, unless we can increase water security, says EMILY FOLK
… Water covers the majority of the Earth's surface and is essential to the survival of all life on this planet. …
Governments have for years offered incentives for renewable energy - but is it time to take it a step further and begin funding renewable energy projects?
… energy - but is it time to take it a step further and begin funding renewable energy … funding has almost always played a part in the U.S. energy industry. It played a central role in kick-starting the renewable energy industry and still plays …
Australia recently opened one of its largest marine reserves in the hopes that increased fishing will stimulate the economy. However, human contact with this previously untouched reserve could greatly affect the health of the ecosystem and species in it, argues EMILY FOLK
… opened one of its largest marine reserves in the hopes that increased fishing will stimulate the economy. However, human contact with this … untouched reserve could greatly affect the health of the ecosystem and species in it, …
Energy efficiency options offer the potential to save money as well as do what's better for the planet - but how can we highlight these benefits to consumers?
… Energy efficiency options offer the potential to save money as well as do what's better for the planet - but how can we highlight these benefits to consumers? We hear the …
The meat industry has always been exploitative of employees - but the coronavirus has exposed the poor working conditions of meat packers who are getting sick at alarming rates.
… Coronavirus and the inhumane treatment of meat packers Emily … Meat Worker's Rights 22921055-1.jpg The meat industry has always been exploitative of employees - but the coronavirus has exposed the poor working …
Education is the best start to a sustainable life.
… Sustainability starts in the classroom Emily Folk | 12th January 2021 | … School Education xryouth.jpg Education is the best start to a sustainable life. Sustainability and caring about the planet are worthwhile causes that need …
Implementing measures to reduce the effects of climate change may cost money, but the results of global warming can be far more costly, particularly the rise in natural disasters, writes EMILY FOLK
… What are the hidden costs of climate change? Emily Folk … sandy_response_efforts_in_nj_and_ny_-_flickr_-_the_national_guard_3.jpg Implementing measures to reduce the effects of climate change may cost money, …
Several lawsuits have been settled by Bayer-Monsanto due to cancer claims relating to the pesticide Roundup. Do we need new labelling laws?
… due to cancer claims relating to the pesticide Roundup. Do we need new … Most are considered safe based on how they are used, but there is insufficient evidence on safe …
Climate breakdown concerns voters like never before - so was this reflected in the 2020 US presidential election results?
… like never before - so was this reflected in the 2020 US presidential election results? The presentational differences between the current US President Donald Trump and his …