The moon is becoming polluted with human detritus

The moon is becoming polluted with human detritus and it will no doubt become worse over the next 30 or so years.

Unsatisfied with catastrophically polluting planet Earth by discharging billions of tons of plastic into the oceans and, equally, billions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, humankind has turned its attention to the moon where after six manned missions exploring its surface they’ve left …

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If humankind can figure out a way to put 12 of us on the moon and bring them back safely to earth, we can solve anything

If humankind can figure out a way to put 12 of us on the moon and bring them back safely to earth we can solve anything

The words in the title come from Tom Hanks when he closes the inspiring film The Moonwalkers (50 mins). It gets a five star rating in The Times today and it’s being shown at the Lightroom NIC in King’s Cross, London. I think I will …

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Push to net zero depletes vital nutrients needed by pregnant women

Pregnant women need their vitamins and they vegan diet can leave them short

One way to push towards a ‘net zero world’ – meaning zero global warming emissions (on balance) into the atmosphere – is to convert to a vegan diet. In eating a vegan diet, one doesn’t eat meat or dairy products which means less cows which …

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People living near new energy projects to be offered discounts of up to £10,000

Wind farm

NEWS AND COMMENT: In the UK, people living near energy projects such as wind farms will be offered discounts on electricity bills of up to £10,000 in order to make the project more acceptable to local residents and thereby prevent opposition. This is a measure …

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex accused of being eco-hypocrites for flying in a private jet to Katy Perry concert

Prince Harry in Africa

This might be a little bit cruel on Harry and Meghan but I can see where the criticism is coming from. Harry, 39, has said in the past that, “I spend 99% of my life travelling the world by commercial. Occasionally there needs to be …

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Young people insufficiently motivated by Greta Thunberg’s efforts to curb climate change

Kids depressed over climate change

NEWS AND COMMENT: There is a rather disturbing report in the news today based upon a study which tells us that young people are less likely to take action to reduce their carbon footprint than older British citizens. Worryingly, they are substantially less likely compared …

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