Large iceberg breaks off Antarctica
A 315 billion tonne ice berg has broken off the Amery Ice shelf, the biggest berg to be created in 50 years; the size of the berg means that it will have to be monitored as it poses a risk to shipping, and is also of interest to climate change scientists who attribute global warming to this kind of unusual event
Girl guides call for the reduction of single use plastic
A Girlguiding campaign is calling for the reduction in the amount of single-use plastic with a five pledge 'plastic promise'; the promise includes making sure everyone has reusable water bottles, reusable cutlery, reusable coffee cups, reusable food wrapping, and a commitment to standing up and speaking out against brands who do not try to reduce their plastic use
A 315 billion tonne ice berg has broken off the Amery Ice shelf, the biggest berg to be created in 50 years; the size of the berg means that it will have to be monitored as it poses a risk to shipping, and is also of interest to climate change scientists who attribute global warming to this kind of unusual event
Girl guides call for the reduction of single use plastic
A Girlguiding campaign is calling for the reduction in the amount of single-use plastic with a five pledge 'plastic promise'; the promise includes making sure everyone has reusable water bottles, reusable cutlery, reusable coffee cups, reusable food wrapping, and a commitment to standing up and speaking out against brands who do not try to reduce their plastic use