A recent study by Cambridge University has found that bitcoin mining requires more energy annually than Argentina. This has provoked criticism of the cryptocurrency from environmentalists who question the value of such high energy usage. But is bitcoin really as bad for the environment as people are saying? Let’s take Read more…
Women and climate change on International Women’s Day This Monday the 8th of March is International Women’s Day, when countries all around the world celebrate the achievements of women and rally together for gender equality. Thanks to the pandemic it will be a bit different to other years. But the Read more…
At Treepoints, sustainability in the travel industry is an issue very close to our hearts. Our founders were also behind Stasher, the international storage network for travellers. So imagine our delight when we heard about Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency. For the first time in history, the tourism industry has Read more…
Carbon neutral travel, carbon neutral beer, carbon neutral cookies – these days practically everything and anything comes with a carbon neutral label. From Amazon to Starbucks, more and more companies are announcing their carbon neutral goals. But what does carbon neutral actually mean? And crucially how does going carbon neutral Read more…
2020 was a big year for the planet. Joe Biden was elected President of the United States with an ambitious climate policy. China surprised the world with it’s net zero goals. And global pollution levels fell dramatically. Based on this trend, could 2021 be a good year for the environment? Around Read more…
2020 – what a year for climate change news. This year, we’ve seen many of the world’s most powerful institutions shift in their thinking about climate change. From the UK’s “green industrial revolution” to Joe Biden bringing one of the world’s superpowers back to the climate table, it has been Read more…
You may have seen in the news that several countries, including the UK, have recently announced their commitments to net zero emissions and cutting carbon. Everyone agrees that meeting these targets is crucial to preventing the climate crisis. What’s more, scientists are increasingly highlighting the role of carbon offsetting in the Read more…
What is carbon offsetting Carbon offsetting allows individuals and companies to balance out their carbon footprints by investing in carbon reduction projects. Put simply, it means compensating for your emissions by reducing emissions elsewhere. What is a carbon footprint? In case you aren’t familiar with the term, your carbon footprint Read more…
Understanding your carbon footprint is the first step in the fight against climate change. Every individual has a carbon footprint, although the size will vary depending on your lifestyle choices. Definition of a carbon footprint Your carbon footprint is the amount of carbon released by the sum total of all Read more…
In this article we take a look at the sectors that are responsible for the largest proportions of CO2 emissions around the world, and steps we can take to reduce them. Sources: World Resources Institute and Environmental Protection Agency 1. Electricity and heat production The burning of fossil fuels (coal, Read more…