Every October children, parents and school teachers around the world are invited to walk to school. International Walk to School Month encourages children of all ages to consider the detrimental impact of transport pollution on the climate. For the past 90 years, Living Streets has been...
The UK energy market has hit the headlines recently, following the ongoing energy crisis. Increased demand for global energy has caused a significant rise in market prices. This increase is due to a number of factors including a cold spring, less wind and a large...
Rising global temperatures and environmental degradation are fuelling the climate crisis panic. As net zero targets grow nearer, businesses across the world are focusing on becoming sustainable. It is vital that this sector changes its harmful habits and consider areas of the environment that are...
Earlier this year, the UK government announced the launch of decarbonisation strategy. This highlighted the integral role of the education sector in the plans to reach net zero by 2050. Schools generate more than 2% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions and 15% of the country’s...
As the UK’s net zero targets grow ever nearer, finding sustainable and innovative ways to progress has become a necessity. This is why green hydrogen is an essential component in the country’s decarbonisation plan. It is estimated that green hydrogen could supply up to 25% of...
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing issues facing our environment. Many businesses are launching plans to lessen their plastic distribution, but single-use plastics still litter our land and oceans. Started by a small team in 2017, the plastic free foundation aims primarily to engage...
Air pollution is a global health and environmental hazard. It is a mix of harmful gases within the atmosphere and with the population constantly growing, it is adding more strain to our planet. Now, many of the UK’s cities exceed the safe and legal limits for...
Sports centres provides a lot of great benefits to their members and the local community. As we move out of lockdown, they could prove even more crucial for people’s physical and mental health. Yet, most venues are opening their doors for the first time since...
It is all too easy to take clean water for granted in a country that is surrounded by it. So, it may seem surprising that the UK has less water available per person than most European countries. In fact, London is often drier than parts...
This National Gardening Week we look at how community garden initiatives are great for the environment and your health. Half of the world’s population currently live in cities, and this figure is expected to rise to 60% over the next decade. Keeping our residential areas liveable,...
