Author Archives: Gavin Fernie-Jones

Climb it, climb it and climb it, a bit more….. for climate

A major study published this week revealed that there is a 40% chance of the world temperature increasing by 1.5 degrees in a single year before 2025, making the target of no more than a 2 degree rise by 2050 as outlined in the Paris agreement look somewhat unlikely. The BBC article goes on to explain […]

Sharing is caring: Subscription outdoor gear, could it work?

The Problem It is estimated that the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions – more than international flights and maritime shipping combined. According to the European Environment Agency, textile purchases in the EU in 2017 generated about 654 kg of CO2 emissions per person. There are environmental impacts along the entire […]