Samuel Gregory-Manning
Samuel Gregory-Manning works and writes on topics relating to biodiversity, climate change, environment and the European Union. He has previously worked on communications and policy for a major European environmental NGO, the European Parliament and a European-level political foundation. Samuel holds an MA in European Political and Governance Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges and a BSc in Zoology from the University of Bristol.-
Circular and quality fashion could hem textile waste and give the planet a break
Fast fashion practices are pumping out cheap clothes worn only a few times before being thrown away, leading to huge amounts of textile waste – and it is the climate and environment bearing the cost. Better quality textiles, greater circularity and consumer awareness are key to hem the waste, with several... -
Healthy soils: essential for food and climate, but on shaky ground
Soils are vital for producing food and tackling climate change, but Europe’s soils are in a sorry state. A proposed EU law to be hashed out this year aims to monitor soils and restore them to health - what are the prospects for getting this precious resource back on track?