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Each year, millions of tons of plastic waste ends up in the environment where it can last for centuries. But... more

Microplastics have been found everywhere — from the deepest parts of the ocean to the heights of Mount Everest. A... more

Each year, the world produces 430 million tons of plastics – and that figure is set to triple by 2060.... more

Global plastics production has doubled over the past two decades. Despite rising consumer awareness, there is more single-use plastic waste... more

By 2050, half the world's population could be affected by at least one allergy. Is global warming to blame? Find... more

Global demand for meat is growing, but animal agriculture has a significant carbon footprint. Could cultivating steaks, nuggets and sushi... more

Climate fiction has become a significant cultural phenomenon, reflecting the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for creative... more

Cli-fi is growing increasingly popular as the climate crisis deepens. But could this mainly dystopian genre play a constructive role... more