Oxford study provides a framework for defending deep reef ecosystems
Cauis Gibeily reports on a new framework aimed at defending deep reef ecosystems, and how it fits in with the resolutions agreed at COP15.
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‘Pristine’ continent of Antarctica found to be ubiquitously polluted with microplastics
Aneshka Moudry reports on new research finding that Antarctica is polluted with microplastics, and unpicks what this means for the continent.
Green-eyed to the future: What is a B-Corp?
Sophie Beaumont reports on a talk from Oxford Women in Business (OxWIB) on ‘What is a B-Corp?’ and discusses their importance for a green future.
The role of science in waste
From our 2022 Regeneration issue, Halima Doski discusses the role of science in waste, particularly in plastic usage and recycling.
Carbon capture: Why have major projects around the world failed?
Sophie Beaumont outlines carbon capture storage technology, and discusses why the 1.5°C climate tipping point won’t be avoided by using it.
Could mapping the seafloor help save the planet?
Joel Tester provides a deep-dive into the current holes in our knowledge about the ocean, and why mapping the seafloor is so important.
With every breath: A call for action on air pollution
Natalie Stevenson discusses the problems air pollution can cause for our health and the environment, and the measures needed to tackle the rising levels.
The Secret Life of the Ocean’s Green Giants
By Joel Tester The title of Earth’s largest living organism may bring to mind classic examples like giant sequoias or blue whales. Yet, in a recently published paper, researchers at the University of Western Australia revealed an unexpected new winner of this accolade. The scientists studied a 180 km2 meadow of the seagrass Posidonia australis…
Is green social prescribing the future of health?
For years medications have been overprescribed by doctors, costing millions and harming the environment. Amy Booth discusses how green social prescribing may be the answer to reduce these costs and help support people with nature-based interventions.
How to fight climate despair
While institutions across the world are accepting the need for climate action, for individuals who have read a constant stream of “climate doomism” for years it’s becoming too much. Nell Miles tells us how to fight this climate despair.