Laura Young
@LessWasteLaura
Climate PhD researcher, Community Engagement, Waste/Plastic, Radio/TV, TED, Christian, #BanDisposableVapes❌💨 🏆Scottish Influencer of the Year 2024
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http://www.lesswastelaura.com 03-01-2018 18:27:20
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Our letter published in Science Magazine led by Laura Young highlights the global environmental threat of fast tech- a growing waste stream of throw away electronics such as vapes but also childrens' toys and shoes with flashing lights. Do read and stop buying if you can.
My 1st first authored publication, and it's in Science Magazine about disposable vapes! An honour to pull this together with leading scientists to discuss the rise of disposable tech!💻♻️❌Dr Rebecca Wade Mark Miodownik Sue Dawson Dr Imogen Napper science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…
Overflowing drain spewing out grimey water straight into the sea on Prestwick Beach 🤢💧Scottish Water Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) South Ayrshire Council
'With the news that Scottish Government plans to abandon the 2030 emissions reduction target, it is clear that this is an incredibly retrograde step, and undermines years of climate leadership in this country.'
Read more from Mike Robinson in our latest blog: rsgs.org/blog/a-retrogr…
I joined BBC News (UK) to discuss the Scottish Government removing climate action targets.
The Scottish Government is ditching its 2030 climate target to reduce emissions by 75%. Hear my thoughts with Rona Dougall on STV News ScotlandTonight ❌🚨🏴