Every year the UK releases around 700 million tonnes of carbon dioxide -just from airplanes – according to the Stern Report. As the aviation industry grows, so does its impact on the environment, making it now the fastest-growing contributor to CO2 emissions. CO2 is an essential gas that’s needed in the process of creating jet […]
Month: January 2021
Where do we go now? Sustainability in Fashion (Video)
The idea of sustainability in the fashion industry still feels fresh, as the moral conflict between ethical consumption and fast fashion grows. Watch the video above to learn more.
Unmasked News Communities Podcast
Welcome to our Unmasked News Communities podcast, hosted by Robbie Pecchia, Hayley Malsom, Billy Stone and Alicja Shannon. We rounded up our stories of the week all about what’s been happening in our local communities. We hope you enjoy our podcast and if you want to read the stories in full you can check them […]
Health Unmasked Podcast
Nearly a year into the pandemic and the daily story of Covid-19 is being told in numbers to an increasingly desensitised UK population. Today our Health Unmasked team is looking at the human stories behind these numbers. Megan looks at digital techniques to tackle mental health issues from home as the Calm app leads […]
Unmasked Entertainment Podcast
Awards shows, top recommendations, naughty influencers and the new norm for live shows. Our presenters Terry, Will, Lucy and Adam give us the low down from the world of entertainment. Be sure to check out our other content-packed podcasts, and more from the entertainment team here!
The human cost of the pandemic on entertainment
“I’ve lost people and the industry has lost people because they don’t have the mental or financial support that they so desperately need.” Jai mcdowall These are the harrowing words of a successful entertainer who has witnessed first-hand the industry shut down caused by the pandemic. Performers banned from the West End’s bright showbiz lights, […]
The entertainment industry and lockdown: the people behind the screen
It’s hard to find an industry that has been hit as hard by coronavirus as the entertainment industry. The banning of live events and closure of cinemas the world over has threatened the livelihoods of thousands of entertainers and performers and has shined a light on the hugely important role these events and artists have […]
Coronavirus: Plymouth primary school testing and call for vaccine priority
A Devon headteacher has called for school staff to be prioritised in the race to get the country vaccinated next. Training for the Lateral Flow tests started this week for primary school staff, turning results around in less than an hour. The Government expect staff members to do two tests per week, although optional. The […]
The brave swimmers keeping social lives afloat through winter
In the last year, the UK has seen a surge of new cold-water swimmers taking to the water, with community swimming groups such as the Bluetits and Swimminwimmin growing vastly in size. The benefits of braving the cold are numerous, most notably aiding mental health by elevating stress and activating endorphins. This has become very […]
Meet the volunteers keeping Churchdown and Innsworth going
Since the pandemic started back in March, volunteering has become increasingly popular, with one in every five adults in the UK now taking part in some level of volunteer work. For those living in Churchdown and Innsworth, volunteering has given many their sense of community back. Vikki Savage from Innsworth started volunteering for the Hungry […]