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Language affects how people can visualise the severity of the issue we’re dealing with. But why is “crisis“ more effective than “change“?

As parts of the world become uninhabitable thanks to flooded streets and burning forests, border restrictions are tightening across the world. For people who’ve lost their homes, the impact is devastating.

Fast fashion may seem convenient when you need a cheap look for the ’gram. But no matter how many likes you get, the cons will always weigh out the pros when it comes to the environment.

There's no easy fix, but rewilding is a pretty good place to start.

Jack Sweeney, aka the mastermind behind the bots that track Elon Musk’s private jet, speaks to THE FACE about his, shall we say, eventful week.

From penguin coffee pots to towering housing complexes, images that paint a picture of what daily life was like in the Soviet Union are taking Instagram and Twitter by storm.

So you've made it through Veganuary (congrats!) and now you're wondering if you should stick with it for the sake of our Mother Earth. Here are all the facts to help you decide whether it's worth never eating cheese again or not.

Fill your noggin with knowledge.

Want to do your part to mitigate the climate crisis, but don't know where to start? Here are some simple ways to live greener this year.

From flash floods to forest fires, COP26 to carbon footprint lies, the devastating impact of climate change came into sharp focus this year.

We’ve been told by fossil fuel companies that reducing our carbon footprint solves the world of overheating and extinction. Yet, these big players have failed to reduce their own.

Deckin' those halls, wrapping up presents and indulging in excess may seem like harmless festive fun, but Christmas hits the environment hard.

A bit like when someone shares a screenshot of a song they’re streaming... we simply don’t care.

The term was coined in 1989 by Jay Westerveld but examples of the practice date back 40 years. Will companies, brands and organisations ever stop pretending to be environmentally friendly?

As the climate summit draws to a close in Glasgow, we reflect on the results. Did the necessary action rain down from above, or did it rise up from the streets?

Over the 12 days of COP26, we met a selection of students, parents, great-grandparents, campaigners, eight-year-olds and more at various fringe events. What was their take on the summit? THE FACE finds out.

The climate activism group have been accused of causing chaos for commuters and school kids, and of snarling up ambulances. But in the face of the world’s most urgent crisis, direct and disruptive action might be most effective.

Yes, methane is a huge contributor to climate change. No, cow farts aren’t the only thing to blame.

The 24-year-old witnessed the devastation caused by climate change first hand in the Philippines, when her village lost everything during Super Typhoon Haiyan. As COP26 continues, she's calling for the Global North to take action now.

Following the social media giant’s biggest PR crisis to date earlier this month, CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced some grim plans to have us all socialising in a (sort of) parallel universe. But what does it actually mean?

To mark COP26, this week Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks have joined forces to raise awareness about the climate emergency. But here are three soap storylines we think really would capture the nation's imagination.

As the country prepares to host the world for COP26, let’s look at the string of lies being told by our political leaders, shall we?

You know that COP26 thing you've seen in the news but don't actually understand? Well, prepare to get clued up. Here's everything you need to know.

Man’s best friend? Pfft. These dogs are protecting women from men. Back off, fellas. Their bark is worse than your bite.