Planet

We explore the sustainability of the ceramics industry to encourage longevity of the craft and help further care for our planet.

Many people are concerned that ongoing activities in the fossil fuel industry are incompatible with taking the actions necessary to stave off the worst impacts of climate change.

You might be wondering: What on earth does a game of tennis have to do with leading a low-tox life?

With our world expanding by 82 million new individuals a year, we need to switch to a more equitable, healthier and sustainable diet for the planet and human health.

Discover why clownfish disappearing, how much water is used to flush toilets and other environmental news.

The phenomenon of planned obsolescence where items are designed to break down or be replaced generates enormous amounts of waste and contributes significantly to climate change. A “repair economy” may be the answer to a sustainable way forward.

Materialism is ingrained in many of us, so what happens when that instinct to consume meets an environmental conscience?

Sadly, some foods have a devastating impact on the environment. Here, we explore the fruits, vegetables and other foods that have the smallest environmental footprints.

Billed by its proponents as a better way of doing good, effective altruism is a highly analytical movement that’s shaking up the world of philanthropy.

Single-use plastics are everywhere: coffee cups, produce bags, plastic water bottles, plastic smoothie cups, plastic straws — the list goes on. You’d have to be living under a large rock not to know there’s a single-use plastic disaster happening globally, so it prompts the question: why?

Unless we significantly alter our daily habits we may witness climate change so devastating our lives will become troubled. Here’s how to change your habits for the good of your and the planet’s health.

Planting a tree is an act of optimism. With it comes hope that a seed or stick will grow, find the water and food it needs, soak up CO2 from our planet and grow strong and healthy. When you plant a tree, you expect it to cool the land with its shade, provide a home for birds and beetles, offer food for countless creatures and, when it blossoms, offer fruit and seeds for all living things, including humans.