Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesIs fast fashion really as bad as they say?August 3, 2022As summer hits the UK and everyone is preparing to go away on holiday, many of us are no doubt heading to the highstreet (or its digital cousin) to top up our summer wardrobes.But industry reports are not looking favourable for fashion brands, particularly when looking at …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesThe emissions no one seems to like talking aboutJuly 27, 2022When it comes to climate change, the focus tends to be on carbon dioxide. But hot on its heels is methane (CH₄), the second most important greenhouse gascontributing to the climate emergency.The UK, along with more than 100 other countries, made a pledge at the 2021 COP26 meeting …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesThe murky world of green gasJuly 18, 2022The European Union has an ambitious climate law to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent by 2030.That’s a huge cut, and it raises a crucial question: How much, and for how long, will the 27-country bloc will rely on gas to achieve that goal, and how quickly it …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesThe rise of renewable tariffs: Are they as green as they seem?July 13, 2022Whatever your stance on energy (particularly given the recent cost of living crisis), renewable energy has increased in popularity in the last 20 years.In fact, renewables are set to account for almost 95% of the increase in global power capacity through 2026, with more than …