Environment

"The accumulation of microplastics is a serious concern for the ecosystem and the local community living off of these marine resources, and can have a negative impact on human health."

"There is an existential threat to human life and if we took climate change as seriously as this pandemic then we are surely capable of making massive changes very, very rapidly”.

“We’ve seen in the past that the sudden collapse of ice shelves can trigger rapid acceleration of the glaciers that flow into them, and, in turn, sea-level rise."

"Our relationship with animals can no longer be just focused on exploitation, the way meat is produced is now considered to be a global threat."

Thousands of renters ‘at risk of eviction around Christmas,' as the Government’s ban on evictions is due to end on Monday.

"When you walk outside it's like being hit in the face with a bunch of hairdryers."

Little Grey and Little White are being monitored by experts.

"We are in a situation of environmental crisis", the Minister of the Environment said.

The Japanese-owned MV Wakashio was carrying nearly 4,000 tons of fuel when it ran aground two weeks ago, and cracks have appeared in its hull.