Abigail Spink
Don’t bottle it: why aluminium cans may be the answer to the world’s plastic problem
Dec 18, 2019
Published in
Development
Recent claims suggest that plastic recycling does little to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. Instead, the infinitely recyclable nature of aluminium beverage cans could offer a promising packaging alternative, highlighting fundamental flaws in the life cycle of single-use plastic
China’s social credit systems - a step too far in a bid to shape a society?
Nov 13, 2019
Published in
Development
The Chinese government aims to put a ‘social credit system’ in place by 2020; a virtual scoring platform that uses personal data to assess the behaviour and ‘trustworthiness’ of every citizen. But can 24/7 surveillance ever be a good thing, and is the growing accessibility of personal data placing the UK on a similar path?
Why a ‘green’ burial is best for the environment
Nov 13, 2019
Published in
Development
A new green cemetery in Paris indicates the growing desire among citizens for an eco-friendly death
Nottingham making progress towards becoming the UK’s first carbon-neutral city
Oct 24, 2019
Published in
UK
In a bid to boost its green credentials and make a significant contribution to the fight against climate change, Nottingham is working to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2028
The Bahamas calls for investment in coastal and marine ecosystems to strengthen hurricane resilience
Oct 14, 2019
Published in
Water
While the country is still reeling from the shock of Hurricane Dorian, the most powerful Atlantic storm to hit the island nation since records began, a study by Stanford University highlights the potential of nature-based protection to minimise future damage
New evidence points to microplastics’ toxic impact on the human body
Oct 03, 2019
Published in
Development
Scientists at the Plastic Health Summit taking place in Amsterdam are revealing groundbreaking research on micro- and nanoplastics, warning of their potentially deadly effects on human immune cells
Waves of destruction: An ancient Turkish town is bracing itself for 90ft floodwaters
Sep 27, 2019
Published in
Development
The settlement of Hasankeyf, dating back thousands of years, will soon be lost to history as a hydroelectric power plant begins to fill its reservoir
What could a cull extension mean for the British badger?
Sep 19, 2019
Published in
UK
Badger culling is on the rise again this year, with critics claiming it could completely erase the species from a number of areas across the UK
The fight for environmental justice in America’s segregated cities
Sep 06, 2019
Published in
Development
‘Abolitionist climate justice’ is an evolving movement that aims to tackle the disparate effects of climate change across race and class
Debating India’s smart city vision
Aug 30, 2019
Published in
Cities
India has pledged $120billion to make its cities ‘smart’. But can such technology help the country solve its most pressing urban issues?
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