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Science & environment

Gardening brings neighbours together in Cardiff

Mrunal Deshpande·
Science & environment
·29 November 2019
Growing Street Talk runs workshops to give people skills and inspiration to change where they live.

Teenagers protest against Black Friday to prevent climate change.

Jitong Chen·
Global cityScience & environment
·29 November 2019
Teenagers protest against Black Friday in city centre, they are asking for reduce the excessive shopping to protect our environment.
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Extinction Rebellion pressures UK government to stop fossil fuel exploration

Randall Gu·
Science & environment
·29 November 2019
The protestors said that the plan will damage the ecology and biodiversity in marine environment.

How to reduce your ecological footprint? Go to the Welsh vegan festival to find out.

Rachel Nurse·
Business & CultureGlobal cityScience & environment
·28 November 2019
The Welsh vegan WinterFest is a one-day festive event held in the heart of Cardiff City Centre at the City Hall.

Cardiff trees under threat because of the new housing developments

Lilian Yang·
Science & environment
·24 November 2019
To protect the living environment of wildlife, the campaigners in Canton Cardiff are fighting against tree replacement proposal.

Unhappy residents ready to campaign to keep the Tremorfa park

Jael_Li·
Science & environment
·22 November 2019
Residents might lose their only green space for years if the plans agreed
Happy dog on the beach looking at the camera

Dogs with Jobs Day: Celebrating the positive impact of dogs on emotional wellbeing in Wales

shannonbudden·
Politics & social justiceScience & environment
·22 November 2019
Techniquest in Cardiff is holding an event on Saturday 23rd November which will celebrate the work of assistance, therapy and guide dogs.

What Do You Think of Parking Problems in Butetown?

Yulun Zhang·
Science & environment
·22 November 2019
People working and living in Butetown have been concerned about the parking issues ever since Resident Parking Scheme was enforced.

Young litter picker: earning credits by cleaning up in Grangetown

Jitong Chen·
Science & environment
·22 November 2019
Children in Grangetown are enthusiastic about keeping Grangetown tidy.

SYNIAD 2019: A Cardiff initiative for innovation

Krista Charles·
Science & environment
·22 November 2019
SYNIAD, idea in Welsh was launched to encourage innovation in sustainability technology among Cardiff University students.
Two Canton residents after community litter picking event.

Local librarians taking on Canton’s litter problem

Patrick Pester·
Science & environment
·22 November 2019
Librarians are leading a community group of volunteers addressing the problem of rubbish on the streets of Canton.
Local looking at rubbish

“Fly-tipping is completely unnecessary,” says Cardiff Council. What can Splott do to prevent it?

Rachel Nurse·
Global cityPolitics & social justiceScience & environment
·21 November 2019
Fly-tipping is a problem all over Cardiff. Keep Britain Tidy defines fly-tipping as the 'illegal deposit of any waste onto land that does not have a licence to accept it'.

How do you feel about living in a climate emergency?

Patrick Pester·
Science & environment
·8 November 2019
People in Cardiff were asked their thoughts on climate change days after scientists declared a climate emergency.

Oceans or Space: which do you think is more worth exploring?

Krista Charles·
Science & environment
·8 November 2019
A lot of money is being invested in space exploration. Should oceans be given the same attention as space?
Fallen Autumn leaves in Canton Park

Victoria Park in Canton is the perfect place for an autumn stroll

Patrick Pester·
Science & environment
·25 October 2019
The people and dogs of Canton love Victoria park this time of year and here's why.
Riverside's Despenser Gardens Park.

Riverside receives £49,000 funding for two-year long Greening Project

Tom Budszus·
Science & environment
·25 October 2019
Riverside could become greener very soon.

Roath Park Conservatory: a tropical microcosm where nature can flourish

shannonbudden·
Science & environment
·25 October 2019
Roath Park Conservatory is an indoor rainforest where the wardens do not use chemical sprays on the plants.

Caring Tremorfa residents pick up litter in their only park on Saturday

Jael_Li·
Science & environment
·25 October 2019
Caring Tremorfa residents contribute their Saturday morning monthly to pick up litter.
Photo of child at Extinction Rebellion protest at Cardiff taken by Josh Lowe

Extinction Rebellion activists in Cardiff take to streets to demand climate action

Kent Kitabatake, Syed Muhammad Abubakar and Thomas Ford·
Science & environment
·14 May 2019
Extinction Rebellion Cardiff chapter organizes cycle rally and hundreds of rebels swarm in to show support for climate action

Live: #GreenCardiff2019

InterCardiff·
Science & environment
·11 April 2019
Today, InterCardiff is out live blogging about the environment in Cardiff! Stay tuned to find out more!

Seven tips to reduce single use plastics

Francisco Rodríguez and Vinayak Shanker Sharma·
Science & environment
·11 April 2019
Intercardiff visits Ripple, Cardiff's first zero waste shop and explores 7 ways to be a concious retailer and live a plastic free life.

Cardiff has been confirmed as the leading recycling city in the UK for 2018

George Clarke and Will Sayner·
Science & environment
·11 April 2019
Cardiff was has been confirmed as the leading city for recycling in the UK. How does Cardiff's recycle rate compare to other major UK cities?
#greencardiff2019

‘Aesthetics of environment improves life’: going green for mental health

Hannah Robertson·
Science & environment
·11 April 2019
Being in nature is scientifically proven to help improve mental health: do people in Cardiff think its important too?

A look into Cardiff’s £32 million ‘Clean Air Project’ to combat air pollution

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Science & environment
·11 April 2019
Cardiff councils clean air project is targeted at reducing potentially harmful levels of air pollution.
#GreenCardiff2019

Is Cardiff ready to share cabs with strangers?

Ananya Das and Parul Agarwal·
Science & environment
·11 April 2019
Would it be a good move for Cardiff to introduce carpooling services that are safer for the environment and cheaper too?

‘A really nourishing space’: the benefits of Cardiff’s community gardens

Christian S. Phelps and JananiSuri·
Science & environment
·11 April 2019
Community gardens are a space where people of all abilities get the chance to practice their green thumbs.

How do Cardiffians feel about green space in their city?

Steven Poole·
Science & environment
·11 April 2019
The green space and urban wildlife of Cardiff are central to its identity. For our day of #GreenCardiff2019 we asked Cardiffians how they feel about the role of it in their city.

Hope for bees as Cardiff offers a safe haven

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Science & environment
·4 April 2019
Sustainable cities offer a favourable habitat for bees and Cardiff is leading by example by creating a bee-friendly city
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‘Inform, imagine, inspire’: Welsh artists are called to Snowdonia

Steven Poole·
Science & environment
·4 April 2019
The National Theatre of Wales, and other leading UK art institutions, have joined the growing movement against the ecological crisis.

Running with ‘seed bombs’: the future of green space?

Le Lu·
Science & environment
·4 April 2019
Running and green space go hand in hand. Do you want to make small changes to protect the environment?

Welsh wildlife species in danger due to our indifference

DanielJones and Kent Kitabatake·
Science & environment
·3 April 2019
Four of the wildlife species in Wales are in danger due to the lack of attention and support. Read on to find out how you can help them.

What is Earth Hour, how is it marked, and how can you take part?

Joseph Power·
Science & environment
·30 March 2019
Earth Hour comes just once a year, but what is its significance and how can we keep working towards these goals?

Electric vehicles: a double edged sword in the technological age

Le Lu·
Science & environment
·28 March 2019
Electric vehicles have been proved to be beneficial to the environment, but do they have some limits?

Overweight and underfed: local solutions to the tragedy of food waste

Steven Poole·
Science & environment
·28 March 2019
As a mountain of food is wasted in the UK each year, what progress has Wales already made in dealing with the issue?

Super honey offers hope for Cardiff researchers tackling antibiotic resistance

samjtwestlake·
Science & environment
·28 March 2019
“By 2050 more people will die of infection than cancer.” Cardiff researchers resort to honey to address antibacterial resistance to antibiotics.

Dog control regulations in Cardiff will be updated to a new level

Wenxin Fang·
Science & environment
·23 March 2019
A new rule for dog control will come into force soon, what difference will it make on people’s quality of life in Cardiff?

‘We only have 12 years’: What can you do to prevent air pollution?

Arundhati Vaidya·
Science & environment
·21 March 2019
Air pollution in Cardiff is reaching dangerous lows. There are many things that you can do at your level to better the situation.

Future of automation in the UK: will a robot take your job?

Vinayak Shanker Sharma·
Science & environment
·21 March 2019
Automation is rising at an alarming rate. With AI and robots taking over our workscape, how does the future of jobs look like?

Should boys in Wales aged 13 to 18 also be offered the HPV vaccine?

Tianqi Jiang·
Science & environment
·21 March 2019
Boys in Wales will receive HPV in September, but why would those over 13 remain unprotected?

The Welsh Government’s new incentive to tackle plastic waste

Le Lu·
Science & environment
·14 March 2019
The Welsh government will tax plastic packaging to tackle single-use plastic waste, is that an effective way to go?
Photo of child at Extinction Rebellion protest at Cardiff taken by Josh Lowe

Extinction Rebellion: A day of disruption In Cardiff

Joshua Lowe·
Science & environment
·10 March 2019
Extinction Rebellion protesters march, graffiti, and host sit-ins across Cardiff city centre in the face of increased police presence.

United we stand: Pakistanis and Indians in Cardiff call for peace over Kashmir

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Science & environment
·7 March 2019
The current Indo-Pak crisis has led the nationals of both countries in Cardiff to call for peace

‘Where are we now?’: Science stories to unveil the evolution of galaxies

Parul Agarwal·
Science & environment
·7 March 2019
Cardiff Science Festival used the power of storytelling to explain how the universe came together.
British potatoes Cardiff Central Market

The hidden crisis for Welsh food and farming in 2019

Christian S. Phelps·
Science & environment
·7 March 2019
After an unseasonably warm February, how will those already struggling in Wales cope with an early crop?

Local environmental activists are short of forcing a climate debate in the Senedd

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Science & environment
·28 February 2019
Extinction Rebellion's Cardiff chapter is pressing on the government to debate climate change, as a local protest looms next Saturday.

Deposit-return scheme: New hope for raising the recycling rate

Wenxin Fang·
Science & environment
·28 February 2019
Since plastic waste is becoming an environmental crisis, will a deposit-return scheme lead to a reduction in litter?

‘Cannabis based products are selling like hot cakes’: Is green the way to go?

Shubham Shukla·
Science & environment
·28 February 2019
As cannabinoids have gone from dangerous to desirable recently, how exactly has CBD shed its illicit tag to become healthy?

What you need to know about the UK’s biggest radio telescope

Francisco Rodríguez·
Science & environment
·21 February 2019
The Jodrell Bank Observatory may soon be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. How can Cardiffians make the most of their visit?
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Cardiff Science Festival 2019: a one-stop guide for curious minds

Vinayak Shanker Sharma·
Science & environment
·21 February 2019
Cardiff Science Festival is returning to town after five-years. Here are thirteen venues where events will be held during the gala.

Environmentalists take to Cardiff’s streets to protest Climate Change

Thomas Ford·
Science & environment
·21 February 2019
Activists are pressuring the Welsh government into acknowledging global Climate Change. Does hope lie in tactics like these?

Climate Change: ‘Cardiff most vulnerable to the impacts of sea level rise’

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Science & environment
·21 February 2019
2018 was the fourth hottest year ever since record-keeping began. What does it mean for Cardiff and the UK?

Aldi’s new eco campaign aims to reduce single-use plastic bags

Wenxin Fang·
Science & environment
·21 February 2019
Aldi plans to raise the cost of shopping bags, though some think a 4p rise won't have the desired impact.
#greencardiff2019

A guide to Cardiff’s urban wildlife

Thomas Ford·
Science & environment
·14 February 2019
Cardiff has been named the UK’s go-to location for urban wildlife, but what forms of nature make it so special?  

How to recycle properly: a rubbish guide

Joshua Lowe, Steven Poole and Will Sayner·
Science & environment
·11 February 2019
Have you bin confused about recycling? If so, this simple guide you set you straight.

Top hacks for internet safety

Will Sayner·
Science & environment
·7 February 2019
Google gave some great tips on staying safe online. Here's what you need to know...

‘An exceptional insight’: Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings come to Cardiff

Shubham Shukla·
Business & CultureScience & environment
·7 February 2019
The senior curator talks to InterCardiff about the drawings of the world famous renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci that are on display this spring in Cardiff.

How to live sustainably on a student budget

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Global cityScience & environment
·7 February 2019
We know that living on a student budget can be difficult, especially when you are trying to be eco-conscious. Here are some tips to live sustainably!

Why is Pembrokeshire’s wildlife so precious? An unlikely expert explains

Will Sayner·
Science & environment
·16 January 2019
In the nature reserves not so far from Cardiff, Wales' west coast boast some pretty amazing marine life. A petrolhead explains why we should protect it.
Ella Daish. Credit: Simon Dack

Fighting from Cardiff to eliminate plastic of menstrual products of the UK

Francisco Rodríguez·
Politics & social justiceScience & environment
·16 January 2019
The environmental campaigner Ella Daish explains how she is helping to eliminate plastic from these basic items.

An artist and sufferer’s journey on reducing the stigma around Endometriosis

Arundhati Vaidya·
Global cityScience & environment
·16 January 2019
An artist working towards raising awareness about Endometriosis! Read more to find out how.

Meet Dr Emma Yhnell, neuroscientist and the new friendly face of science

Sarah Clinton·
Science & environment
·16 January 2019
Breaking down the barriers between scientists and the public and encouraging the public and politicians to engage with science. Emma Yhnell is proving that scientists are more than just boring people in lab coats.

Gaining Ground: A Shared Vision for a Community Green Hub in Splott

Hannah Liddle·
Global cityScience & environment
·16 January 2019
A new piece of land has become a big opportunity for the community in Splott.

Rebecca Clark,director of Green City Events

Le Lu·
Global cityScience & environment
·15 January 2019
“Cardiff is a small city that's growing, but sometimes it can feel like a large town, because I can have the community and I can have an impact.”

Meet Wendy Sadler, founder of Science Made Simple

Harry Baker·
Science & environment
·15 January 2019
There are less primary school teachers in Wales with a physics background than there are lions in Wales. Wendy Sadler explains the need for science communication in schools.
Sophie Rae

Cardiff’s Ambassador Of Zero-Waste Living

Vinayak Shanker Sharma·
Global cityScience & environment
·15 January 2019
Wales is the second best waste recycler in the world and aims to achieve zero-waste by 2050. Sophie Rae,founder  of Cardiff’s first zero-waste shop, tells how conscious consumption, can lead to a brighter future ahead.

The ‘mental health crisis’ in UK universities: how do we tackle it?

ArtemisGiannakopoulou, Kent Kitabatake and Sian Burkitt·
Science & environment
·17 December 2018
UK universities are currently faced with an overwhelming number of students seeking help for mental illness. Why is this happening and what can they do to help at-risk students?
Drug abuse in the UK 2018

The Drug Problem in the UK

Francisco Rodríguez, Sam Westlake and Vinayak Shanker Sharma·
Global cityScience & environment
·16 December 2018
More than 3,000 people died in 2017 due to drug abuse in the United Kingdom, the highest number in the last decade.

Cyberbullying in the UK

Ananya Das, Arundhati Vaidya and Shubham Shukla·
Global cityScience & environment
·16 December 2018
Cyberbullying is a global issue that needs help. Read more to find out what you can do and what is being done to tackle this issue.

Keep Grangetown Tidy : When residents take litter into their own hands

Parul Agarwal·
Global cityScience & environment
·14 December 2018
As its fourth anniversary comes near, we give an overview of Cardiff's Keep Grangetown Tidy
Techniquest Cardiff Feature

Celebrating Christmas With Science This Season!

Vinayak Shanker Sharma·
Global cityScience & environment
·14 December 2018
Cardiff's most loved science centre - Techniquest, has a beautiful showcase of events for people of all ages this Christmas season. How do you plan to make your holidays special?

What are the types of wildlife put at risk by the new M4? 

Thomas Ford·
Science & environment
·14 December 2018
The proposed M4 project promises to destroy an important area of Welsh wildlife. But what are the species put at risk? 

Endometriosis Exists: A warrior from Cardiff

Shubham Shukla·
Politics & social justiceScience & environmentSport & health
·14 December 2018
An activist from Cardiff is fighting the system on a disease that hundreds suffer from, just to inform the hardships of Endometriosis.
Steelworks

Welsh slag heaps could help combat climate change

Harry Baker·
Science & environment
·14 December 2018
Welsh slag heaps could be used to capture carbon dioxide from the air in an effort to combat global warming.

Grangetown residents continue development battle

Sian Burkitt·
Politics & social justiceScience & environment
·13 December 2018
How are residents of Pentre Gardens fighting an invasive development on their doorstep?

“Stop This M4 Monstrosity”: Wildlife Campaign Reaches the Senedd

Hannah Liddle·
Science & environment
·7 December 2018
The Campaign Against the Levels Motorway gathered protesters on Tuesday to oppose an extension of the M4 through the Gwent Levels.

Cardiff University Students win prize at international genetic engineering competition

Sarah Clinton·
Global cityScience & environment
·7 December 2018
Cardiff university undergraduate students win gold medal and plant synthetic biology award in world's largest international synthetic biology competition.

Zero-waste shop combats Christmas excess

George Clarke·
Business & CultureScience & environment
·30 November 2018
Want to reduce your plastic footprint this Christmas? Check out this zero-waste shop in Roath.

Free drinks for everyone!

Le Lu·
Global cityPolitics & social justiceScience & environment
·30 November 2018
A new app will help people in Cardiff to be the more environmentally friendly.

Grangetown residents in a ‘David and Goliath’ battle against development firm

Sian Burkitt·
Business & CulturePolitics & social justiceScience & environment
·30 November 2018
Grangetown residents challenge a major new development in their community.

Balloons Banned by Cardiff Students

ellatepper·
Global cityScience & environment
·30 November 2018
Time to let go: Cardiff University Student’s Union bans balloons in a bid to minimise environmental impact.

Canton redevelopment plans bring fresh parking concerns

Joseph Power·
Politics & social justiceScience & environment
·30 November 2018
New property developments present a congestion problem for Canton residents.
Swans by the Taff

Overfeeding of Grangetown swans causes traffic jams and rat problems

Harry Baker·
Science & environment
·30 November 2018
Feeding the swans that live on the Taff in Grangetown may do more harm than good if people aren’t careful.

Traffic and Littering – Canton’s Biggest Issues?

Le Lu, Joseph Power, Hannah Robertson, Francisco Rodríguez and Vinayak Shanker Sharma·
Business & CultureGlobal cityScience & environment
·16 November 2018
Canton enjoys the highs and lows of being just outside the city centre. What are the main concerns of the people here?
Grangetown Railway Station sign

Drugs, homelessness and parking: issues at the heart of Grangetown

Harry Baker, Parul Agarwal, Sarah Clinton, Sian Burkitt and Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Global cityPolitics & social justiceScience & environment
·16 November 2018
We took to the streets to hear out about the issues concerning Grangetown locals.

How Does Technology Impact Your Mental Health And Wellbeing?

Vinayak Shanker Sharma·
Global cityScience & environment
·2 November 2018
Is the extensive use of technology taking a toll on your peace of mind? 

Is the future vegan?

Parul Agarwal·
Business & CultureGlobal cityScience & environment
·2 November 2018
With some people celebrating World Vegan Day on one hand and some ridiculing and them on the other, we ask locals in Cardiff about their opinions on this newly emerging way of life

Are you worried about our changing weather?

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Science & environment
·2 November 2018
Climate change is exacerbating extreme weather events. We hit the streets to ask people what they think of it

What do you do when you see people littering the streets?

Arundhati Vaidya·
Global cityScience & environment
·2 November 2018
See what people in Cardiff do and feel about picking up someone else's litter.

How much meat do you eat?

Steven Poole·
Business & CultureScience & environment
·2 November 2018
Environmental awareness, health concerns, and opposition to an over-industrialized food industry. Has the revolution started?
Driverless car

How safe are driverless cars?

Harry Baker·
Science & environment
·2 November 2018
A lot of work has gone in to creating driverless cars, but will anyone actually use them?

What are you going to do to prevent the flu this year?

Francisco Rodríguez·
Science & environment
·2 November 2018
The best time to have the flu vaccine is during autumn, the single best way to protect yourself against influenza according to the NHS.

Cardiff’s best kept secret: Grangemoor park

Syed Muhammad Abubakar·
Science & environment
·29 October 2018
Grangemoor park offers unique landscape and breathtaking views, and is undoubtedly Cardiff's best kept secret

From Riverside to the Senedd: Graffiti to Influence Government

Joshua Lowe·
Politics & social justiceScience & environment
·27 October 2018
RSPB and Wales Environment Link campaign for the Public Goods Scheme using graffiti to gain interest from the people of Riverside.

Cathays Cemetery: Life Amongst the Dead

ellatepper·
Global cityScience & environment
·26 October 2018
Take time to visit the quieter residents of Cathays

Police are looking for a missing rare bird

Owen.L·
Science & environment
·22 March 2018
With a rise in illegal killings of rare birds in Wales, police are appealing for information about a missing hen harrier.

Local charities are making a difference to the lives of animals in Wales

LI RUNZEZI·
Business & CultureScience & environment
·15 March 2018
The number of dogs that were reluctantly put to sleep decreased significantly. So what have animal rescue charity done for this reduction?

Skills gap in Cardiff creative industry calls for connectivity

Yangzong·
Global cityScience & environment
·8 March 2018
A skilled workforce is the bedrock of any thriving creative cluster. What are the challenges for the workforce in Cardiff?

Head to the farm for a cheap volunteering holiday adventure

Hedi Mehrez·
Business & CultureScience & environment
·8 March 2018
Travelling without breaking the bank is possible. A volunteering organisation is giving you the opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy farming at less price.

How to grow a garden in your student flat

LI RUNZEZI·
Science & environment
·1 March 2018
Living in a tiny student flat but keen on greenery? Why not try to make a garden in your student flat?
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