Charlotte Crabtree

Talking trees

The potential of trees as a saviour from environmental collapse is well known. Once mature, a single tree can absorb up to 10kg of CO2 per year, equivalent to the amount of CO2 emitted from using 436 barrels of oil. As part of an orchestral forest, trees constitute the backbone...
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Posted Feb. 15, 2022

Epsitemic injustice in Britain: why should we amplify black voices?

With the rightful call to “amplify black voices” in British popular culture and academia on the rise, it’s important to reflect on exactly why this is so imperative. Realising our entanglement in a whitewashed, overtly celebratory and nationalistic history is a crucial first step. But to be able to untangle...
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Posted Jul. 20, 2020

Small change, big impact: metal straws

Eco-friendly alternatives for every-day products have engulfed the consumer market in the past decade. Among these, the metal straw stands tall as a current, trendy and exportable accessory to our beverages. But how effective are they in combatting the plastic crisis? We must admit: the metal straw is a stylish...
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Posted May. 4, 2020