China// Hidden Stories SeriesCurrent biodiversity loss could lead to total ecosystem collapse, warns studyMarch 10, 2023According to recent research on the greatest mass extinction in Earth’s history, the gradual degradation of wildlife and biodiversity could quickly escalate into a catastrophic collapse of entire ecosystems.The “Great Dying,” a cataclysmic event that unfolded 252 million years ago during the Permian-Triassic extinction period, …
COP27: Tears of joy or more frustration?
China// Hidden Stories SeriesCOP27: Tears of joy or more frustration?November 21, 2022In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous leaders are engaged in a crucial battle—not only for the preservation of their ancestral lands but also for the stability of the global climate.However at Ubuntu HQ, we had our optimistic hats on and recently published a blog detailing what we …
China’s going green, but is it fast enough?
China// Hidden Stories SeriesChina’s going green, but is it fast enough?October 31, 2022Over the past few weeks, climate eyes have been fixed firmly on China — the world’s biggest CO2 emitter — as it held its party congress where President Xi Jinping was confirmed as the party leader for a historic third term.What they were waiting to hear, however, wasn’t …
Is fast fashion really as bad as they say?
China// 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 …