Welcome to our second article from Curious Earth’s new ‘Stories on the Frontline’ series. If you weren’t already aware of this new initiative, Stories on the Frontline aims to focus and give voice to the Most Affected People and Areas (MAPA) of climate change. Extractivism, ecocide and the effects of the climate and ecological crisis do not affect the global population equally.…
It may not feel like it at the moment, but it is May, which means PEAK GARDEN TIME! The trees are coming into bloom, all the plants are growing, the wisteria is out…. And once the sun comes out it is going to be sweeeeet! So, whether you’re a frequent gardening fiend or yet to dabble in the arena of soil and…
It’s been in the news for a while, but over the past few months, coverage of Bitcoin has gone a bit crazy. With high levels of investment, including some high-profile backers, the value of Bitcoin has increased 6x in the past year! But what is not widely publicised are the environmental implications of this craze – are Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies a…
You may have seen the headline a few weeks ago – ‘HSBC agrees to phase out funding of coal industry due to shareholder pressure.’ This was big news, not only as it signifies a commitment by one of the largest institutions to a net-zero carbon future, but also as this commitment was brought about by shareholders – businesses, people and organisations owning…
This grassy green marine plant is well known within the rockpools and beaches of our coastlines, but did you know about the additional benefits this plant can provide? We’ve taken a deep dive (excuse the pun) into how seaweed is helping us turn the tide (sorry, I’ll stop now…) on climate change in a variety of curious ways…. Seaweed as an important…
It’s lockdown. We’re stuck at home or walking laps around our local park. So here at Curious.Earth we’re not going to preach about how you can reduce your carbon footprint from travel – unless you’re an Instagram influencer your footprint is probably negligible right now. So instead, this week we’re offering some useful insight and tips on how to positively impact an…
Want to make your life more circular? We’re exploring how to embrace a less wasteful life by bringing circular economy principles into your purchases! With the festive season approaching, this article also provides some good inspiration for gifts that will last a lifetime. Leasing options, usership rather than ownership, subscription models…you name it, we’ll cover it! What is the circular economy again?…
What is Green Finance? Green finance is about spending and saving your pounds in a manner that helps to move us towards a climate-friendly future. Green finance, ethical investment and sustainable finance are terms that are becoming increasingly prolific within the financial sector. And as active participants in the local and global economy, we can use our money to act out our…
What’s Going On Here? One of the biggest financial asset management firms has moved its investments out of major petrochemical and mining companies due to their actions lobbying against green policies. What Does This Mean? Storebrand, a Norwegian firm with investments of $90bn, has divested from (moved money out of) major oil, gas and mining companies including ExxonMobil, Rio Tinto and Chevron.…
