Global Action Days has officially begun. Kicking off on Earth Day (April 22nd) and continuing for two weeks, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), in partnership with the Soil Association and Two Daughters Entertainment, invites children everywhere to explore the underground world of worms, roots, and soil superheroes during the Global Soil Safari, one of […]
Virgin Media O2 is committing to donate up to 12,000 smartphones to help people in need get online in 2025. The company is stepping up its work to address electronic waste (e-waste) and to tackle digital exclusion with its largest-ever device donation programme which will provide around 1,000 pre-owned devices per month to its charity partners, […]
CosmoBlue Media, a player in the media and entertainment industry, has announced the acquisition of Earth Cubs episodes, dedicated to entertaining and educating children about important global topics. With its recent acquisition of Macademia, which includes children’s brands Da Vinci and Azoomee, CosmoBlue says it is solidifying its position in the kids’ content space. Earth […]
Eutelsat has announced that its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi has recognised the Group’s scope 1 and 2 targets as aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory, in line with the Paris Agreement. The approved targets include: A 50 per cent absolute reduction […]
Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, pioneer in multi-platform entertainment, has announced that its eco-entertainment digital universe, Future Chicken, will be on YouTube Kids. Beginning January 23rd, Future Chicken will be featured on the YouTube Kids app, inspiring the next generation of changemakers with its fun and engaging content. Future Chicken is a multi-platform climate education initiative created […]
Following the fate of the FSO Safer, a mammoth oil tanker in the Red Sea, the film Speed of Rust is now available to watch on WaterBear, the impact storytelling platform for real stories that make a real impact. The 16 minute eco-thriller sheds light on the realities of an oil spill, allowing viewers to […]
The European Space Agency’s 2024 Space Environment Report has some hard-hitting criticism of certain satellite operators. The ESA said some satellite orbits “are getting crowded and increasingly churning with deadly, fast-moving pieces of defunct satellites and rockets that threaten our future in space.” The ESA added: “Without further change, the collective behaviour of space-faring entities […]
Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has announced that its Sky Zero Footprint Fund is launching an additional initiative dedicated to SME and local businesses called Local Heroes. Launched in 2021, The Sky Zero Footprint Fund initiative was created to inspire positive behaviour change and help start-ups and established brands accelerate their sustainable initiatives […]
According to the UN, electronic waste (e-waste) is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, with production expected to reach 82 million tonnes globally per year by 2030, this includes items such as mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players, plugs and batteries. With e-waste increasingly impacting lives across the globe, and the World Health Organisation calling e-waste […]
Ahead of his appearance in the BBC Interview at Sheffield Doc Fest, the BBC has commissioned two new series with presenter Simon Reeve, to be broadcast on BBC Two and iPlayer: Wilderness with Simon Reeve and Scandinavia with Simon Reeve (w/t). Reeve commented: “I’m delighted to be making these series and I’m really confident both […]