Author: kirsten

London, 9th November 2021. The filmmakers behind the incredible documentary, Eating Our Way to Extinction, took a stand on the climate change crisis last night by projecting a giant image of the film’s striking ‘skull planet’ logo onto London’s Houses of Parliament. Illuminating the issues raised at COP26 this week, Broxstar Productions said, “How can…

St. Helier, 19th October: With the help of conservationist Ben Fogle, Jersey is launching the first ever Little Red Squirrel Count, an initiative aimed at preserving the future of one of the island’s most precious fauna. With the red squirrel population on the brink of extinction across the British Isles – research has estimated a…

We are urging members of the public and nature organizations across the UK to respond to the Colchester Borough Council Local Plan adoption of Section 2: Middlewick Ranges. The Eco News Review: “Why is this important? The Middle Wick Ranges in Colchester Essex is home to a very rare type of habitat known as “acid…

Morrisons has brought forward its commitment to be net zero carbon emissions from its own operations by 2035, five years earlier than initially pledged and 15 years ahead of the UK government target[1]. Morrisons is also committing to reducing its wider ‘Scope 3’ emissions across its entire own brand supply chain – by 30 per…

Proptech investment platform houzen‘s Sustainability Analyst, Eashita Saxena, shares her thoughts… 29th October 2021 Proptech investment platform houzen has raised concerns over the government’s long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy. The strategy lays out, “how the UK will decarbonise our homes, and our commercial, industrial and public sector buildings, as part of setting a path to net zero by 2050,” according…

Internationally Acclaimed Conceptual Artist and Activist Mary Ellen Carroll!s indestructible language Monumental Red Neon Artwork to Illuminate the Glasgow Skyline During 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) The work is on view from 30 October 2021 to 31 January 2022 The monumental neon artwork, indestructible language, by New York-based conceptual artist and…

4th of October 2021: Energy prices are set to rise for millions of UK residents from next month. According to Ofgem, gas and electricity customers can expect to see their bills rise by £139 to an average of £1,277 each year, while those on prepayment meters will see prices increase by £153 to an average…

A ‘Pesticide Free Essex’ campaign has launched this week to raise awareness about the dangers of pesticides used on our streets and roads. The campaign aims to provide support to councils across Essex, including Essex County Council and to the public in finding safer and more environmentally friendly solutions to ‘weeds’.    Essex based community…

• Superdry is partnering with Oxfam to offer ‘Give Back’ boxes in their stores where you can donate pre-loved clothes • For every donation received, Superdry will be giving £1 to Oxfam and customers can enter a prize draw to win £100 • Scheme will coincide with Oxfam’s #SecondHandSeptember which raises awareness about the harmful…

Liverpool FC launch new ‘Meat-Free Match Day’ pie at Anfield Stadium Thursday 19th August: The classic football match day pie has been given an innovative makeover this season, as Liverpool Football Club, launch new meat-free pies at Anfield Stadium in a bid to help the planet. A football favourite – the steak pie – has…