Korean palm oil firm accused of illegal forest burning in Indonesia
Some of the world’s biggest buyers have stopped trading with Korindo after the emergence of footage claiming to show illegal burning in Papua province A Korean palm oil company has been dropped by buyers after footage emerged that allegedly shows the illegal burning of vast tracts of tropical forest on lands it holds concessions for […]
Martin George obituary
Our father, Martin George, who has died aged 86, championed the conservation of the Norfolk Broads. He was one of the last great naturalists of his generation. His achievements were many and varied, those around him recalling his enthusiasm and energy as new sites and species were found. He put several initiatives in place, including […]
Stranger in his own land: how to be green when you believe in Donald Trump
Mike Scadd loves the waters of Louisiana more than anything in the world. A vote for Clinton would help protect them. But there’s something more important to him and others than clean water: pride in his people Sometimes you have to go a long, long way to discover truths that are distinctly close to home. […]
Arctic sea ice will miss record low despite major melt, experts say
Though Arctic sea ice started the summer at record lows, it is unlikely to set a new record annual minimum, reports Climate Central As the sun begins its seasonal descent in the Arctic sky and temperatures drop, the summer melt of sea ice is slowing down. In the next few weeks, the span of the […]
What happens to Olympic venues after the closing ceremony?
Retrofitting, reusing or repurposing Olympic venues are all possibilities to secure their legacy, justify the infrastructure costs and make them sustainable For two golden weeks, the eyes of the world were trained on Rio de Janeiro. Next week, the media spotlight swings back towards Brazil’s coastal city for the start of the Paralympics. But what […]
Josh Frydenberg plays down Climate Change Authority call for tougher emissions limits
Environment minister says government has no plans to introduce emissions trading schemes and claims Australia is on track to meet target The Coalition’s energy and environment minister, Josh Frydenberg, has hit back at a report from the Climate Change Authority calling for Australia to toughen its climate policies. Frydenberg said the government had no plans […]
Shooting deaths of sea otters in California prompt investigation
Bodies of four male sea otters, a federally protected animal whose killing can be punishable with jail time, washed up on beaches over course of eight days Federal and state officials are investigating the shooting deaths of California sea otters, after the bodies of four male otters were found washed up on beaches near Santa […]
Fish for dinner? Your seafood might come with a side of plastic
Fish are “stuffing themselves” on plastic, but scientists are still trying to figure out what effect that might have on those of us who eat seafood As much as 12.7m metric tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans each year. According to the World Economic Forum, by 2050 there could be more plastic in the […]
Time for some honesty about the badger cull | Letters
Most scientific experts agree that data from the initial trial badger culling areas in Gloucestershire, Somerset and Dorset do not justify further extension of culling (Scientists criticise badger cull extension, 31 August). In ignoring this advice, and extending culling to five new areas, the government risks not only wasting much money but also giving farmers […]
Chris Leyland obituary
My friend Chris Leyland, who has died of cancer aged 62, was that rare breed – a farmer for whom people mattered as much as the livestock in his care. In his native Northumberland, his most recent achievement was securing a future for the unique, 800-year-old Chillingham breed of wild cattle. Appointed park manager at […]