Conventional thinking will not solve the climate crisis | Andrew Simms
Choosing the best possible future means considering radical scenarios that align energy use and industry with climate action The good news – according to the World Energy Council (WEC) – is that, per person, our energy demand is set to peak before 2030. Of course, there will be more of us around by then too, […]
Scientists investigate death of 10,000 endangered 'scrotum' frogs in Peru
Researchers and campaigners suspect pollution killed the rare Titicaca water frogs that are endemic to the famous lake and derive their nickname from their wrinkly skin Scientists are investigating the mysterious deaths of at least 10,000 endangered frogs, in a river which leads into South America’s most famous lake on Peru’s border with Bolivia. The […]
British doctors and health professionals call for rapid coal phase-out
Group of health bodies says tackling climate change and air pollution linked to coal would improve health and reduce NHS costs Groups representing Britain’s 600,000 doctors and health professionals say it is “imperative” to phase out coal rapidly to improve health and reduce NHS costs. The doctors and nurses say tackling outdoor air pollution from […]
Biomimicry breakthrough could lead to ‘tarantula blue’ textiles
With a non-iridescent shade of their colour, which doesn’t change regardless of the angle you view it from, the blue tarantula represents a fascinating example of natural evolution. Furthermore, beyond being spectacular to look at, scientists and biomimicry designers now believe that the way in which the blue tarantula produces its near unique colour may […]
Satellite Eye on Earth: September 2016 – in pictures
A newly calved iceberg, an ice avalanche in Tibet and urban growth in Nairobi were among the images captured by European Space Agency and Nasa satellites last month This striking image shows the Caspian Sea, with shallow waters surrounding the Tyuleniy archipelago revealing dark green vegetation on the sea floor. Ocean scientist Norman Kuring of […]
No longer taken seriously, we're seeing the last gasp of climate denial groups | Dana Nuccitelli
Anti-climate groups like GWPF try to leech credibility from serious scientific organizations like the Royal Society The Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF) is an anti-climate policy advocacy group in the UK that often releases misleading scientific “reports.” The group also hosts annual lectures, and this year, they booked a room at the Royal Society. Many […]
Theresa May accused of 'dither and delay' over Heathrow expansion
Mayor of London says decision to delay vote on airport expansion will cause unnecessary uncertainty for businesses Theresa May has been accused of “dither and delay” by Sadiq Khan, the London mayor, after putting off a parliamentary vote on airport expansion for another year. There are strong signs that a cabinet committee will decide next […]
UN tells Bangladesh to halt mangrove-threatening coal plant
Climate Home: Rampal coal plant poses a ‘serious threat’ to a key ecosystem for Bengal tigers and must be cancelled, says the UN world heritage body The UN’s world heritage body has made an urgent intervention to stop the construction of a coal power station in Bangladesh. Unesco said the plant could damage the world […]
South Australian windfarms revise safety settings after statewide blackout
Energy market operator says nine of 13 windfarms ‘tripped’ because their settings disconnected them from the grid after transmission lines were blown over Several windfarm operators in South Australia have already revised their settings to allow them to ride through larger network disruptions, following the storm in September that caused a statewide blackout, according to […]
2016 wildlife photographer of the year – winners in pictures
American photographer Tim Laman was named winner of the prestigious annual competition for his image Entwined Lives, showing a critically endangered Bornean orangutan in the Indonesian rainforest. The award is given for a story told in just six images, which are judged on their story-telling power as a whole as well as their individual quality. […]