Earth Day: An Editorial Round-up

Press release |21st April 2022

Climate is of critical importance to The Independent – and has been since the news brand's inception.

Our editorial is the heart of what we do and throughout its existence, The Independent has remained an important voice in the climate space. Whether it’s holding governments to account on pledges made at Cop26, looking at the environmental impact of the war in Ukraine, our campaign against funding fossil fuel companies or scrutinising innovative climate solutions, our aim is to inform and encourage personal, collective and global action.

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We hope to inspire and encourage our readers to make a difference whilst we still can. With that in mind, we have curated a list of some of our most poignant climate articles in the hopes to do just that. Please see our list below:

Independent Climate

We start things off with a round-up of content from The Independent Climate Hub:

Everything you need to know about Earth Day 2022
The United Nation’s IPCC warn of a grave 2025 deadline for carbon emission
Ocean Erosion: Houses in Massachusetts falling victim to rising tides
The Winter Olympics and the true cost of fake snow dominating the slopes
How is the climate crisis disproportionately affecting women?
Are we looking at social collapse by 2040?
A climate scientist makes an appearance on Joe Rogan’s skeptic-promoting podcast
Trump continues to mock sea levels rising being an issue
What does Exxon’s exit from Russia mean for the climate?
Joe Rogan’s climate apathy proves unwise as hometown is affected

Independent TV – Earth Day 2022: Climate scientists and activists recommended reading lists
Independent TV – How to make leaders listen on the climate emergency

Indy100 Wishlist

Hot off the Indy100 Wishlist in the US – here are our top picks from the site:

Sustainable cleaning products that are better for the planet and your home
5 sustainable denim brands you should know and wear
10 best reusable water bottles to help you reduce plastic use and save money

IndyBest

Finally from IndyBest in the UK, product round-ups and recommendations of how to make your buying habits more sustainable:

Earth Day 2022: The IndyBest team’s favourite eco-friendly products
The sustainable brands to bookmark, from fashion to homeware
Earth Day 2022: The B Corp certified brands in the UK doing good for the planet and its people
10 best books to help you live more sustainably
7 best sustainable lingerie brands that you need to know about
11 best reusable coffee cups that aren’t adding to the landfill

Climate is of critical importance to The Independent – and has been since the news brand's inception.

Independent Climate

Indy100 Wishlist

IndyBest

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