Netflix’s Down to Earth with Zac Efron is returning for a second season

Written by Francesca McClimont Seeing Zac Efron present the environmental documentary Down to Earth came as somewhat of a surprise to many, particularly those who have grown up with him as the teen heartthrob Troy Bolton in High School Musical, and more recently as the star of the Baywatch remake. In the Netflix eco-series, the… Read More Netflix’s Down to Earth with Zac Efron is returning for a second season

The economic benefits of preserving wildlife now outweighs exploiting it for human use

Written by Shawna Healey The economic benefits of preserving nature now outweighs the potential profit for exploiting the land for human use.  A collaborative effort between a team of international experts led by the University of Cambridge and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) have analysed dozens of sites spanning six continents,… Read More The economic benefits of preserving wildlife now outweighs exploiting it for human use

What is the EU’s Amendment 171 (‘dairy ban’) and why is it controversial?

Written by Francesca McClimont Amendment 171 is a piece of EU legislation that aims to further restrict the terminology that can be used to describe plant-based products. On 19th-22nd October 2020 the European Parliament voted to pass it in the name of clear consumer information. Regulations already prohibited words such as ‘milk’, ‘yoghurt’ and ‘cheese’… Read More What is the EU’s Amendment 171 (‘dairy ban’) and why is it controversial?