Author: Robin Eveleigh

1. New data shows that Britain is becoming more liberal as views on social and moral issues have shifted over the past four decades. The annual British Attitudes Survey reveals that 67% of people now support same-sex relationships, up from 17% in 1983. The survey also found that 76% support a woman’s right to choose… Continue reading What went right this week: big oil in court and solar farms in space

With businesses no longer able to supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items in England, there are plenty of ways to reduce your own plastic use at home. Swap plastic milk bottles for refillable glass from your local dairy, corner shop, indie grocery store or national delivery network such as Drink Milk. Make what… Continue reading 20 ways to go beyond England’s new single-use plastic ban

Scotland is set to open the UK’s first drug consumption room (DCR) after authorities in Glasgow approved the scheme. The move is part of efforts to combat the country’s drug death crisis. DCRs provide clean and sterile equipment in a safe, private environment for users to inject drugs. The facilities also offer support services and medics trained in combating overdose. Over… Continue reading Go-ahead given to ‘lifesaving’ Glasgow safer drug consumption room