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If Theresa May is serious about creating jobs and boosting the economy, she must embrace the clean energy revolution

Posted by Nina Schrank - 29th June 2017
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Pop quiz. Who do you think said this at conference on wind energy I went to recently? “We believe that offshore wind… will be the energy backbone for northern Europe.” If you’re guessing it was the CEO from one of the big wind energy companies then I’m afraid… Read More

In Pictures: The Beluga Oceans Ship Tour, the Shiant Isles

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 29th June 2017
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Greenpeace ship Beluga II around the Shiant Isles
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After weeks touring around Scotland our scientific ship tour with the Beluga II comes to an end. These recent images taken when we visited the Shiant Isles in Scotland illustrate the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity that needs protecting from ocean plastics. The Shiant Isles are home to a large number… Read More

Plastics beach clean on the Isle of Mull

Posted by Frank Hewetson - 23rd June 2017
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Our beach clean began with a 2 hour drive up the most amazing coastline from Fionnphort to Ulva on the Isle of Mull (having stopped by Beluga II in Tobermory) to meet up with 3 very small local primary schools. Cath and Janey from Marine Conservation Society… Read More

Coca-Cola’s marketing strategy = a gift for the End Ocean Plastics campaign

Posted by Louisa Casson - 22nd June 2017
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Oh the irony. As part of a millennial-focused marketing strategy to associate Coca-Cola with beach holiday fun and sunkissed selfies, Coke last month launched its summer campaign. This year’s gimmick? Coke bottles labelled with exotic beach destinations and a competition to win glamorous holidays every day. Why ironic? Because it’s… Read More

5 Worrying Facts About the DUP and The Environment

Posted by India Thorogood - 20th June 2017
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Despite ongoing national crises such as the Grenfell fire — and the fact that Brexit talks are due to begin this week — Theresa May is yet to form a strong and stable government. Lacking the necessary number of Conservative MPs, she will continue talks… Read More