London’s black communities disproportionately exposed to air pollution – study
Black, African and Caribbean people are exposed to higher illegal nitrogen dioxide levels than the percentage of the population they account for Black communities in London are disproportionately more likely to breathe illegal levels of air pollution than white and Asian ones, new research seen exclusively by the Guardian shows. The study for the mayor […]
Heathrow third runway expansion wins backing of Scottish government
Holyrood backs plan to extend London hub amid claims it will create 16,000 jobs across Scotland Plans for a third runway at Heathrow have received a significant boost after the Scottish government announced its backing for the scheme, which it claimed would create up to 16,000 jobs across Scotland. Holyrood made the announcement amid mounting […]
Mysterious factory break-in raises suspicions about Chinese visit
A burglary at an innovative Scottish wave-power company went forgotten, until a very similar project appeared in China It was an unusual burglary, in which four or five laptops were stolen from a Scottish renewable energy manufacturer in the dead of a March night in 2011. So innovative was the company that it had been […]
A celebration of botanical art throughout history – in pictures
A new book Plant: Exploring The Botanical World celebrates the beauty and diversity of plants from around the world across all media – from murals in ancient Greece to a Napoleonic-era rose print and cutting-edge scans Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment
Caring for Creation makes the Christian case for climate action | John Abraham
The new book by Mitch Hescox and Paul Douglas is a marriage of science and faith Most of you are aware of a growing movement amongst persons of faith to bring more action on dealing with climate change. The argument is powerful for the faithful – the Earth is God’s gift to humanity. We should […]
Global demand for energy will peak in 2030, says World Energy Council
New technology and stricter policies will transform energy industry as ‘phenomenal’ growth in solar and wind power continues Global demand for energy per capita will peak in 2030 thanks to new technology and stricter government policies, the World Energy Council has predicted. In a report on a range of scenarios for global energy use, the […]
Record low number of British butterflies a 'shock and a mystery'
Annual Big Butterfly Count records lowest ever number of usually prolific species despite the relatively warm, dry summer If you think you saw fewer butterflies than ever this British summer, you are probably correct: the Big Butterfly Count has recorded its lowest number of common species since records began. Normally ubiquitous butterflies such as the […]
Winner takes all on the hill of the stag
Ben Damh, Wester Ross Each stag is ready to fight to the death for his chance to mate – and he only has only a short window to take his opportunity Ben Damh means “hill of the stag” in Gaelic. You can see why. In the season of the rut the hill is alive with […]
Great Barrier Reef Legacy invites Leonardo DiCaprio to join its campaign – video
The conservation organisation Great Barrier Reef Legacy is raising funds to operate the reef’s only independent research vessel and it wants Leonardo DiCaprio’s help. The actor, a well-known environmentalist and activist for action against global warming, has spoken about the reef’s plight and the need to protect it Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment
Grey squirrel spotted in Manchester suburb: Country diary 100 years ago:
Originally published in the Manchester Guardian on 13 October 1916 The appearance of the American grey squirrel in a Withington garden might well cause surprise, but the lady who reports it evidently knows this animal, which is rather larger than our familiar red squirrel, is grey in colour, and lacks ear-tufts. She wonders if it […]