It’s obvious: more trees mean cleaner air, a new study shows
The study was conducted on seven urban settings in Gothenburg using the sample leaves of a pin oak tree, deciduous tree, and even a conifer, a black pine.
If companies want net-zero carbon offices, they need to focus on building materials
Why limiting emissions from building materials is crucial to addressing climate change.
Convenience, comfort and carbon: how to save cash, cut emissions when travelling
As New Zealanders plan their summer holiday trips, it’s worth considering different travelling options and their respective cost, both to the budget and the environment.
Why net-zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy
Achieving a net-zero aviation sector will require a huge collaborative effort from industry and government – and consumers can also play their part.
Five tips to make sure you buy sustainable seafood this summer
Sixty-two per cent of the seafood Australians eat is imported, which can make it hard to determine the food’s provenance.
Farmers are competing with solar companies for land use. But they can coexist
Solar companies and farmers are often in competition, with conflicts already arising in Canberra, Queensland and NSW.
The 10 fashion brands that care most about animal welfare
“Our report shows that despite high community expectations for animal welfare, most fashion brands still know extraordinarily little of the conditions faced by animals within their supply chains.” shares Medcalf.
Spot and swap out the brands supporting child labour these holidays
The Australian Clean + Conscious Awards has compiled a list of the red flags that are easy to spot and swap this Christmas.
Millions of electric vehicles are hitting the world’s roads. But how will we keep them charged?
Recharging the world’s fast-growing EV fleet will require a huge investment in the electricity grid – to both generate more power and build a recharging network.
Meat shock: why global per capita meat consumption is actually rising
Each person worldwide ate, on average, 4.5kg more meat per year in 2019 than in 2000.
Why the ocean is our greatest climate regulator and must be a stronger part of climate policy and action
The latest scientific report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) revealed the ocean may be nearing a tipping point.
The difference between vegan, vegetarian and plant-based diets
At first glance, the difference between veganism, vegetarianism and plant-based diets may seem subtle – and which is best for the planet?
Solar panels: why we need to recycle parts of them and avoid a mountain of waste
For emerging technologies to be truly sustainable, it is vital that the world plans to extract critical materials when a product reaches the end of its useful life.
Can carbon offsetting change the world – or is it merely greenwashing?
“It’s like saying you’re going on a diet but you keep eating cake while paying someone else to eat lettuce.”
Green Buzzwords: Sustainability keywords from A-Z
Knowing what these words mean can help us decipher marketing speak and greenwashing – and whether a company is sincere or hypocritical.