Show Me the Honey: Plight of the Humble Bee
Small changes, big impact – see how the humble bee can change the world
Submissions
Can Tyson curb the impact of Climate Change?
The food industry is being greatly impacted by climate change. Will Tyson be able to adapt? Is that enough to ensure its survival?
Impossible Foods: How a Burger Will Save the World
Growing cows for meat consumption is inefficient and environmentally costly, but people still need their burgers. Ladies and Gentlemen…The Impossible Burger
Smooth Sailing or Rocky Waters? The Effect of Climate Change on the Shipping Industry
How will shipping companies adapt to new GHG regulations in a previously unregulated industry?
Another red bus goes green for London
Take your photos now, London’s iconic red double-decker buses are going green. Luckily not literally. Transport for London (TfL), the government body responsible for transportation in Greater London, is investing heavily in reducing the environmental impact of its operations and […]
Can Good Food, Good Life and Bad Environment Co-Exist? Nestle’s Response to Climate Change
Nestle is the biggest purchaser of cocoa in the world. How will they respond if cocoa ceases to exist by 2050, as some scientists predict to be the case?
Germany’s Adidas And Global Climate Change
The #2 global sportswear company Adidas finding new and innovative ways to battle the impact of the fashion industry on the global climate change
Anything but my beer
If climate change hasn’t moved you yet, just wait until it steals your beer.
Storm in a tea cup: The tea leaves are falling
Agriculture is inherently dependent on climate, and consequently changes in the climate affect agricultural output. Climate change impacts temperature and precipitation, frequency and intensity of drastic events like droughts or floods, and severity of soil erosion.[1] Lower agricultural productivity has grave economic effects, which are further amplified in a country like India where agriculture and allied industries contribute to 13.7% of the national GDP.[2] India accounts for 31% of the global production of tea.[3] Tea yield is significantly impacted by weather – droughts cause irreparable losses as irrigation is rarely used on tea farms, while unexpected heavy rains erode the top soil and wash away fertilizers and other chemicals.[4]
Malaria: A Hot Mess in a Hot World
Average temperatures around the world have been rising over the past fifty years, and more severe and variable weather patterns have come along for the ride. While climate change has drastic impacts on the environment, we also are seeing significant adverse effects on human health, especially for deadly diseases.