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Desertification

Desertification is a global issue which affects 250 million people and is predicted to displace another 135 million by 2045. What impact does it have on us and how do we combat it?

2020 agri performance

Looking at the economic and resource performances of the EU’s agricultural industry.

The Xylella Fastidiosa bacteria prevents the host plant from absorbing water and nutrients from the soil. Once infected the plant tissues that transport hydration and minerals to the leaves, stop working. This causes the plant to dry out and die. 

tree benefits

Trees are vital to sustain life on earth and are an integral part of Earth’s ecosystem. Why is it important to protect our forests and plant new trees? 

EU Comission plan to plant 3 billion trees

A plan to plant 3 billion trees by 2030 to combat climate change and biodiversity loss has been announced by the European Commission.

As sustainability becomes more on trend and consumers increasingly want to promote ethical companies, greenwashing is becoming more common. What is it and how is different from green marketing?

Cop26

COP26 summit aimed to discuss climate changes and create a framework to transition to more sustainable systems. But why then are environmentalists saying the world leaders are just greenwashing?

clean fruit and vegetables

Every year The Environmental Working Group tests 46,000 produce samples based on the guidelines of the US Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.

Pesticides on Produce

The Dirty Dozen list shows fruits and vegetables that have the most pesticides sprayed on them in 2021. Find out which produce is best to buy organic.

Cleopatra beauty hack

Cleopatra is one of the most iconic queens of all time. She was known for taking her beauty routine very seriously and tried various beauty hacks. *Image copyright: Cleopatra (1917), Theda Bara in the film Cleopatra, 1917.

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