According to data from the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities, air pollution stands as the most significant public health in the UK, resulting in an estimated annual toll of 28,000 to 36,000 deaths. Furthermore, the projected cost to the NHS and social care system...
The global energy sector is currently undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the increasing demand for renewable energy as an alternative to fossil fuel and as a strategy towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. This shift has become urgent due to mounting concerns...
As the COP 28 and G20 Summit on global climate change approach, there are high expectations for world leaders to agree on reducing fossil fuel use. The recent G20 Meeting of Climate Ministers in Chennai, India, on July 28, 2023, was a significant event where...
Since the United Nations' adoption of the "Environmental Perspective to the Year 2000 and Beyond -- a Framework to Guide" in 1987, global awareness of environmental issues has taken a significant turn. Presently, the world is more conscious of the peril human activities pose to...
Throughout history, wildfires have been a prevalent natural disaster, wreaking havoc on both ecosystems and human settlements. Recently, a heatwave and wildfires in parts of the Northern Hemisphere led to record-breaking temperatures across the globe. A few days ago, the BBC reported the evacuation of...
The summer of 2023 has brought an extreme heat wave to the European region, which has pushed temperatures to all-time highs. This comes as the region continues to suffer record-breaking high temperatures. Amidst this struggle, eyes are on Italy, where temperatures are predicted to soar...
As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change, heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense. With Europe currently suffering from its own scorching heat wave, there is growing concern that the situation will deteriorate further in the future. Understanding the trends and...
The United Kingdom has a long history of pioneering climate action. It made a significant step forward in 2008 when it enacted the Climate Change Act, becoming the first country to legally commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050. Over...
Activist groups globally play very crucial roles in driving social changes and influencing public opinion towards a desired change. Within the climate change connect, they have played critical role by raising awareness, promoting policy changes, and encouraging sustainable practises, serving as catalysts for action and...
Sustainable buying is a conscious response to the ecological and societal consequences of consumption habits. It is a practice that involves purposefully purchasing products and services that embed environmental friendliness, social responsibility, and ethical production. It is a departure from conventional consumer behaviour which looks...