Environment

A Minute Of Kindness: The “Action Nan” Taking On Plastic Waste

“Action Nan”, otherwise known as Pat Smith, is an environmental campaigner, combing the beaches of Cornwall with many other volunteers, cleaning up the plastics that have gone to waste. But she also tries to cut it off at the source by trying to encourage local businesses to stop their use.
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This Woman Made A Giant Tampon From Other People's Applicators. Here's Why

Collecting and disinfecting the items took months, says Ella Daish.
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8 Ways The Government Has Slashed Its Own Environmental Promises

Boris Johnson is keen to portray the UK as a global leader in environmental policy. But what does his track record really tell us?
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There's Never Been A Better Time To Fix Your Stuff. Here's How.

Repair and repurpose – rather than chucking things away. Here are 4 tips on how to fix things in your home.
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These Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Pics Are Just What We Needed

A Siberian tiger hugging a fir tree and a zen-like proboscis monkey show nature is gloriously oblivious to Covid.
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'Slow-Blinking' May Help Humans Bond With Cats

Cat lovers have long suspected they could communicate with felines via the slow-blink. New research suggests they're right.
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Two In Three Brits Want Fossil Fuel Subsidy Shifted To Renewables

Exclusive: YouGov/Global Witness poll seized on by Labour in call for change.
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Prince George 'So Sad' Watching David Attenborough Doc, Says William

The seven-year-old, who watches nature shows before bed, said: "I don't want to watch this anymore."
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Yes, ‘Eco Despair’ Is Unsettling – But It Could Lead To Real Change

David Attenborough's A Life On Our Planet is another harrowing watch. A climate psychologist tells HuffPost UK why this could be a good thing.
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David Attenborough Reveals Five Sobering Facts About Planet Earth

Here’s what we learned from A Life On Our Planet, the broadcaster’s new Netflix film.
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