Buses are a lifeline for many people – and the planet. Free bus travel for under 30s is an idea whose time has come. You shouldn’t need a ticket to ride, writes Laura MacKenzie our transport campaigner.
Published: 08 Feb 2019
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9 minute read
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Paul Quinn
Takeaways often come in plastic food containers with disposable utensils. They're a big part of the plastic pollution in our waste system – and in our seas.
Published: 16 Jan 2019
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12 minute read
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Paul Quinn
You’ve seen the gross sewer-blocking fatberg pics? Here’s how government, industry and shoppers can all help stop wet wipes clogging our drains and oceans.
High pesticide use in UK farming – a checklist for change. Arable farmer Peter Lundgren canvassed the views of farmers, agronomists and agricultural researchers.
When plans for a coal mine at Nant Llesg in Wales were rejected in September 2018, the writing was on the wall for coal. And now the Welsh government has taken a big step further.
Published: 29 Nov 2018
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Last updated: 05 Jun 2019
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4 minute read
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A new road to ease congestion on the M4 in south Wales was first proposed in the 1990s. After nearly 30 years of campaigning by Friends of the Earth, the route through the Gwent Levels has been finally ruled out.
Published: 27 Nov 2018
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3 minute read
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Oliver Hayes
The UK’s Climate Change Act became the world’s first law to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Now the government is in danger of undoing all the good work.
Looking for vegetarian meal ideas? These 16 cheap and easy vegetarian recipes will help you eat better for less. Most are also ideal for vegans with a little adaptation.
