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Rewilding Scotland And Wales
Scotland and Wales are leading the way in Europe with successful rewilding initiatives. Scotland is on track to become the world’s first ‘rewilding nation’, supported by over 20 organisations under the Scottish Rewilding Alliance. This movement aims to restore 30% of Scotland's land and seas, creating jobs and revitalising ecosystems…
Protected Giant Amazonian Trees
In 2019, a grove of 100 giant trees was identified in the Amazon rainforest, reaching heights of 290 feet (88.39 meters). Many of these trees are between 400 to 600 years old…
Apple to use 100% recycled cobalt in products by 2025
Apple will use 100% recycled cobalt in their batteries along with 100% recycled tin soldering and gold plating for the circuit boards to slow down the mining production.
Currently two thirds of Apple’s aluminium materials are 100% recycled aligning with the company’s goal to reach carbon neutrality. The company also aims to use plastic free packaging by 2025 and develop fibre materials as an alternative to replace screen films and foam cushioning materials.
Millions of microplastics ingested by grey whales everyday
Researchers analysing the prey of grey whales off the Oregon coast say that the mammals are likely ingesting millions of tiny pieces of plastic, clothing fibres and other human debris every day that could be harming their health - and potentially people. Grey whales can consume more than 16 tonnes of plankton a day, and zooplankton has been found to contain more than 400 microparticles, half of which are man-made fibres. Grey whale waste has also been analysed and found to contain larger pieces of microplastics that are not filtered by their baleen.
ESOS Phase 3 Assessment: New requirements and deadline extension
ESOS Phase 3 additional requirements and extension deadline
The ESOS Phase 3 deadline has been extended until the 5th June 2024 (previously 5th December 2023) to allow participants reasonable time to meet the new ESOS assessment requirements. To summarise the new requirements for inclusion within the ESOS assessment are: