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Can we convert carbon dioxide into a commercial product?

Can we convert carbon dioxide into a commercial product?

Dr. Rudd explains why we need to kick off the carbon blanket

Science, ClimateLeah FlemingJanuary 30, 2020co2, carbon dioxide, ted talk, fuel, research, carbon footprint, fly less, fly free, flying, science, scientist, earth, planet, consume less, drive less, video, watch, blanket, climate emergency, climate crisisComment

The true meaning of Boxing Day

Shopping has become so all consuming most of us have forgotten what Boxing Day is really about

ChristmasLeah FlemingDecember 23, 2019charity, giving, poverty, food banks, boxing day, christmas, donating, volunteering, crisis, economy, consumerism, consume lessComment

Don't forget the planet this Christmas

We all love Christmas but it’s time to put the brakes on the throwaway or we’re in danger of celebrating ‘Wastefest’ instead

ChristmasAlexandra JellicoeDecember 7, 2019tatmas, waste, no single use plastic, christmas decoration, christmas, plastic waste, consumerism, tree rental, christmas present, recycling, leftovers, vegetarian, vegan, christmas dinner, less plastic, consume lessComment

Five reasons ‘green growth’ won’t save the planet

Five reasons ‘green growth’ won’t save the planet

If we want to live sustainably, we must question our appetite for growth.

EconomyO. Taherzadeh & B. ProbstJune 19, 2019green growth, climate breakdwon, circular economy, consume less, William Stanley Jevons, carbon tax, clean energy subsidies, net zero 2050Comment