Video: how a disused bridge in Manchester became a thriving ‘sky park’
Following the likes of New York and Paris, Manchester has become the latest city to turn old railway infrastructure into a ‘sky park’ A railway viaduct that once brought coal into Manchester has been reborn as an urban ‘sky park’ inspired by New York’s feted High Line. Unused since 1969, Castlefield viaduct’s Victorian grandeur had […]
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What went right: ‘historic’ US climate bill, plus more positive news
The US passed landmark legislation on climate change Efforts to wean the world’s second largest emitter off fossil fuels took a significant step forward this week, with US Congress approving legislation that aimed at turbocharging the country’s decarbonisation programme. The Inflationary Relief Act (IRA), among other things, will offer financial incentives to people who buy […]
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Scrap use-by dates, plus other smart solutions to food waste
Some supermarkets will store food beyond their use-by date to reduce the amount of food being thrown away. It’s one of a number of simple solutions to food waste Before it lands on a European supermarket shelves, an avocado has effectively emitted 1.3kg of carbon into the atmosphere. 60 gallons of water are required to […]
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‘It’s therapeutic’: the book kiosk helping Syria reconnect with literature
Many Syrians cannot afford books, which has made books a luxury. One man is on an ambitious mission to change that in Tartus Most people avoid Tartus, a coastal city in Syria, because of the scorching summer heat. Mohamed Zaher, a dedicated shopper, sits in his kiosk with a book lined wall, offering people who […]
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The underwater sculptures tackling illegal trawling – FFA
Massive marble sculptures that were dropped into the Mediterranean to stop illegal fishing are now allowing ecosystems to recover. A mermaid and a reclining man carved in Carrara marble are hidden deep in the sea off Talamone, Tuscany. They form an underwater museum that is strange and dreamy, together with other statues. They act as […]
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Community ‘achieves the impossible’ with Scottish land buyout, and vows to rewild
A community that created its own nature reserve after completing one of Scotland’s largest ever land buyouts has done it again. Under the aegis of the Langholm Initiative charity, the community raised £3.8m via crowdfunding to buy 5,200 acres from the Duke of Buccleuch last year. This week, it built on that success, raising £2.2m to buy […]
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What went right: London’s ‘urban forest’, plus more positive news
London was promised many more trees Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has announced a major tree planting campaign in the capital a fortnight after wildfires devastated the city. Around a fifth of London is under tree canopy, and this week Khan pledged £3.1m to enhance the city’s “urban forest”. The funding will be directed […]
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What is net zero? Plus other climate jargon explained
The local weather disaster is lastly getting the airtime it deserves, bringing with it an entire new and complicated lexicon. Is it our duty to rise up to hurry? Because the dialog across the local weather disaster gathers tempo and depth, it’s simple to really feel bombarded by the deluge of terminology. Phrases like ‘internet […]
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Glastonbury founder digs deep to build affordable homes
Michael Eavis, founder of the Festival, donated Worthy farm land and cash for 52 green social homes. It’s just one of many creative grassroots solutions to Britain’s housing crisis Michael Eavis, Glastonbury founder is swapping canvas for bricks & mortar as part a grassroots response against a national shortage in social housing. The National Housing […]
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Euro 2022: Lionesses’ win inspires campaign to get more kids playing
English football fans are accustomed to a new feeling today: winning. The Lionesses’ win against Germany last night is the first time an English national side had won a tournament since 1966. The game netted the largest TV audience for a women’s match in UK history — and the highest audience figures for anything on […]
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