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People
Greta Thunberg says she wouldn’t waste her time speaking to Trump about climate change
The activist says the president does not listen to experts, so there’s no reason why he would listen to her.
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- Anna Brech
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Life
Oxford Dictionaries has named its word of the year 2019
“Climate emergency” is Oxford Dictionary's word of the year 2019. Here's why it took the top spot.
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- Natalie Cornish
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Long Reads
“I went plastic-free for a month and saved £200”
One writer reveals how going plastic-free can be kind to your purse – as well as the planet.
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- Sophie Hines
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Life
5 tips for having a greener Halloween
Forget witches and zombies, it’s the amount of plastic we use during Halloween that’s truly terrifying.
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- Georgie Young
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- Hollie Richardson
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What is the government’s landmark new environment bill?
And how will Brexit affect it?
Life
Scotland’s cotton bud ban is a major turning point in the fight against single-use plastic
The new laws came into effect this weekend.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
What is rewilding, and could it be the climate change answer we’re looking for?
Is it time to get planting?
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- Lauren Geall
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Visible Women
“Stop telling Greta Thunberg to smile: she has every right to be angry”
Powerful men have told Greta Thunberg to “cheer up” – but she doesn’t owe her smile to anyone.
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- Moya Crockett
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People
Elizabeth Warren has a bold new plan to tackle climate change
“Combating climate change will be a top priority when I'm president.”
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- Christobel Hastings
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People
These celebrities want you to sit up and take notice of the Amazon rainforest fires
"This makes me want to cry with frustration."
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- Christobel Hastings
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Life
9 of the best eco-friendly reusable water bottles to show off at the gym
Stay hydrated and do your bit for the planet.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Lauren Geall
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Iceland’s glacier funeral is yet another damning reminder of the impact of climate change
It's time to act.
People
Greta Thunberg has absolutely no time for nasty taunts about her autism
The climate change warrior proved the test of her mettle with a perfect takedown of her own.
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- Christobel Hastings
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People
Greta Thunberg penned a powerful message about climate change for The 1975’s new album
Music and lyrics with an environmental twist.
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- Christobel Hastings
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Life
13 stylish, reusable water bottles to cut back on plastic waste
They do good AND they look good
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- Megan Murray
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Life
This is what London would look like if bees became extinct
And it's not pretty
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- Megan Murray
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Beauty
Eco-friendly beauty products that make holiday packing a breeze
Make your suitcase more sustainable this summer
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- Alicia Lansom
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People
David Attenborough responds to student’s dissertation in the sweetest way
Our suspicions have been confirmed: David Attenborough is brilliant.
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- Danai Dana
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- Moya Crockett
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Ministers just rejected a 1p tax that would tackle the UK’s fast fashion problem
“Our insatiable appetite for clothes comes with a huge social and environmental price tag.”
Life
5 simple ways to get involved in World Oceans Day
Calling all Blue Planet fans
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- Christobel Hastings
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