At COP29’s Green Zone, the Extreme Hangout Pavilion buzzed with energy as a diverse panel of leaders and changemakers tackled a pressing question: Where is our next plastic straw movement going to come from?

For too long, a duplicitous fantasy about the purported virtues of recycling has been sold to the public.

World events can be overwhelming - the straw that breaks the camel's back for those who battle mental health issues. But there are things you can do to mitigate the threat and safeguard your wellbeing.

In the quest for a sustainable future, policymakers and environmentalists worldwide face the challenge of finding viable alternatives to fossil fuels