Bacteria can “eat” plastic pollution in Britain’s lakes

New research found that a specific type of bacteria uses plastic as food and is able to break down natural organic matter in lakes

The Carbon Column – The Big Zero Show.

The Big Zero Show is happening today! A big event for future Net Zero. In this article I look at the sustainability of events and things to consider when setting one up.

Ketchup the next climate change victim, say scientists

Could your favourite sauce be under threat with rising temperatures?

Will children in Wales be offered edible insects as part of a sustainable meal project?

Researchers plan to offer a range of eco-friendly meat substitutes to children if they wish to do so and with written parental consent

Will the next MasterChef wear CO2-capturing apron?

ELN spoke to a scientist who has developed aprons that absorb CO2 from the air before releasing it as nutrition for plants

IMF calls on governments to subsidise food and energy

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said support should be provided in a ‘very targeted manner, preferably by providing subsidies directly to people’

Plants on the Moon!

Scientists claim that “for the first time in history” terrestrial plants have grown in lunar soil

Overwhelming case for windfall tax on energy companies, says Tesco Chairman

The boss of the retail giant has said customers are “extremely stretched” because of price rises

TOP 5: Most sustainable meats

This week, the ELN TOP-5 series looks at the greenest meats

How could tobacco boost fake meat production?

The boss of an Israeli startup explained to ELN how tobacco plants could help cultivated meat scale-up