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The Ultimate Guide to More Ethical and Sustainable Jewellery

The Ultimate Guide to More Ethical and Sustainable Jewellery

Our editors curate highly rated brands that are first assessed by our rigorous ratings system. Buying through our links may earn us a commission—supporting the work we do. Learn more.   Just like clothing, the jewellery industry has a complex web of supply chains and sustainability issues that impact on people, the planet, and animals. […]
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Firefighters Combat Major Blaze Threatening Unique Wetland Ecosystem in New Zealand

Firefighters Combat Major Blaze Threatening Unique Wetland Ecosystem in New Zealand

  A significant wildfire is sweeping through a protected wetland in New Zealand, endangering its fragile ecosystem and the rare species that inhabit it—many of which are found nowhere else on the planet. The fire, located in the Waikato region on the North Island, has expanded to a perimeter of 15 kilometers (nearly 10 miles) […]
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Salmon Spotted Swimming Far Upstream to Old Spawning Grounds After Historic Klamath River Dam Removal

Salmon Spotted Swimming Far Upstream to Old Spawning Grounds After Historic Klamath River Dam Removal

Less than two months following the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Klamath River, some of its salmon have swum upstream in Oregon to start spawning for the first time in over a century. The first salmon was spotted October 3 on sonar, swimming through the former site of Siskiyou County’s Iron Gate Dam, […]
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The Ultimate Guide to More Ethical and Sustainable Jewellery

Material Guide: How Ethical Is Cashmere and Is It Sustainable?

Cashmere has long been considered an ultra soft, luxurious, and expensive material. And although it’s increasingly common and affordable, more accessible prices don’t mean improved values. So how sustainable is cashmere, exactly? Here’s why it’s best avoided.  Is cashmere the same as wool? Cashmere fibre (sometimes called cashmere wool) is another name for the hair […]
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