Are you fed up with international governments’ inability to deal with the climate change challenge? Do you think you could do a better job? Well, a controversial computer game takes control from the powers that be and puts the fate of the world in your hands! ‘Fate of the World’, developed by Oxford company Red Redemption in conjunction with scientists, aims to educate players on the consequences of a growing population demanding ‘ever more food, power and living space’. Gamers take on the role of a fictional world organisation, control floods, droughts and viruses and try to guide the world to a safe and low-CO2 future. Armed with a budget and environmental data, players must try to protect the globe and are able to zoom forward 200 years and witness the fallout of chopping down a sweep of saplings or building a multi-million pound power plant. Players must face up to the game’s ultimate question: ‘Will you help the whole planet or will you be an agent of destruction?’
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How will the government and DMOs address the challenges of including glass in DRS while ensuring a level playing field across the UK?
There's no easy solution to include glass in the DRS while maintaining a level playing field. Potential approaches include a phased introduction of glass, potentially with higher deposits to reflect its logistical challenges. The government and DMOs could incentivise innovation in glass packaging design and subsidise dedicated return points for glass-handling. Exemptions for smaller businesses unable to handle glass might also be necessary. Any successful solution will likely blend several approaches. It must address the differing priorities of devolved administrations, balance environmental benefits with logistical and cost implications, and be supported by robust consumer education campaigns emphasizing the importance of glass recycling.