What went right: saving Europe’s ‘last wild river’, plus more positive news
Albania vowed to protect Europe’s ‘last wild river’ The Vjosa is a rare bird on a continent where most rivers have been dammed. It is fast, unimpeded by pollution and flows for 170 miles from Albania to the Adriatic Sea. They call it Europe’s ‘last wild river’. The Albanian government pledged to keep it that […]
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Five possible solutions to deforestation – FFA
If we want to end the climate and biodiversity crises, it is essential that we stop tree loss. We have the tools to tackle the challenge. Here are five ways to stop deforestation Let’s not beat around the bush: trees are one of our planet’s greatest resources. They are carbon sinks and purify the air, […]
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Meet the commercial airline pilot turned climate activist
Todd Smith was able to fly and see the world thanks to the aviation industry. He was alarmed by what he saw while on his travels and was inspired to take action. Todd Smith might appear to be flying somewhere exotic in his pilot uniform. However, he doesn’t have any plans to take to the […]
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Refill shops: the once-niche trend that’s going mainstream
The UK now has tons of of refill or zero-waste retailers, serving to individuals scale back packaging. Now supermarkets are getting in on the act As a sleep-deprived new mom in November 2016, Tash Gorst (foremost image) was scrolling by way of her cellphone clutching her new child son when she “fell down the rabbit […]
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EV batteries are an environmental headache. This startup has a solution
Voltfang, a German startup, has created an innovative system that recycles old EV batteries while also providing crucial electricity storage. We talk to the founders who have just won the Green Alley Award in circular economy innovation. It sounds like something to avoid on a dark night – but Voltfang, a startup whose name means […]
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Britain’s first wetland ‘super reserve’ – and why it’s so significant
Somerset’s ‘tremendous reserve’ is a boon for wildlife and the local weather, but in addition culturally vital. Christian Dunn, senior lecturer in pure sciences at Bangor College, Wales, explains why Wetlands are the superheroes of the pure world. They’re filled with wildlife, defend our coastlines, hold our rivers clear, and retailer climate-changing quantities of carbon. But […]
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What went right this week: the future of work, plus more positive news
The world’s largest four-day week trial began It might sound impossible to imagine working less for the same salary. But for thousands of UK employees it became a reality on Monday with the launch of the world’s largest four-day week trial. The six-month pilot is being carried out by 3,300 employees from 70 UK companies. […]
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Fancy a UK festival this summer? Five reasons to choose Unearthed
2. Wellbeing and ceremony “We treat the festival like a ceremony,” Rees says. “We want people to feel safe enough to have open hearts and minds. When people feel safe, they are then open enough to have the sorts of discussions that maybe we don’t have day-to-day, which is particularly important for mental health.” To […]
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Ranked: the world’s best cities for work-life balance – FFA
Oslo, Bern, Helsinki and other top-ranked countries were able to offer generous holiday allowances, parental leaves, and mental support for workers. Work. We spend a lot time doing it, and its impact on our daily lives is under greater scrutiny. The UK launched Monday a trial of a 4-day work week. Participating firms offered the […]
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The Library of Things: coming to a town near you – FFA
The Library of Things allows people borrowing items that they don’t need often. The Library of Things is a combination of grassroots activism and technology. Hundreds more are in the planning stages Already, 5,000 Londoners have taken up the challenge: borrowing anything from sound systems to sewing machine from a catalog of 50 items. They […]
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