Angela Merkel signs deal with German states to put brakes on green energy
Pact addresses concerns that burgeoning output from renewables is putting strain on electricity grid and pushing up prices The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has hammered out a deal with state premiers on the latest reform to Germany’s renewable energy law aimed at curbing the costs and controlling the speed of the roll-out of green power […]
Scientists say Flint's water safe enough for hand-washing and showering
Professor who first confirmed the contamination said sampling found lead levels are steadily declining and municipal water can be used for personal cleanliness Municipal water in Flint, Michigan, has improved significantly and is suitable for personal cleanliness uses, scientists said Tuesday in a bid to calm fears raised by actor Mark Ruffalo and others who […]
The third man: Greens leader Richard Di Natale campaigns his own way
He may have been excluded from the leaders’ debate but that hasn’t kept his party out of the media spotlight this election campaign – far from it Richard Di Natale was at home on his farm on Sunday night, watching Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten on television. His two rivals were taking part in the […]
Richard Di Natale views coral bleaching while snorkelling – video
The Australian Greens leader examines coral bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef while snorkelling at Lizard Island in Queensland. Richard Di Natale also dives at Michaelmas Cay, where he is joined by his deputy, Senator Larissa Waters. All footage provided by the Australian Greens Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment
Surfer in critical condition after shark attack in Western Australia
Ben Gerring, a 29-year-old mine worker, was surfing at Falcon Beach south of Perth when he was mauled by a shark and has reportedly lost a leg A surfer is fighting for his life after being mauled by a shark off a beach south of Perth. It’s believed 29-year-old Ben Gerring has lost a leg […]
I’ve spent a lifetime with gorillas. Shooting them should be a last resort | Ian Redmond
The killing of Harambe after a child fell into his enclosure at Cincinnati zoo was a tragedy. Lethal force is not the only way to deal with these reasoning animals The tragic events at Cincinnati zoo last Saturday triggered an outpouring of emotion all over the world. Shock at the killing of a splendid young […]
Learning not just ‘about’, but ‘for’ a circular economy
Bill McDonough (co-founder of Cradle to Cradle Design) recently shared an intriguing story that he came across when he started working with NASA: “So, Kennedy calls to be on the moon in 10 years. [The team in the USA made it] there in nine years. And when they looked at the average age of the […]
OkCupid for unwanted fruits and veg: tech joins the fight against food waste
A crop of web and mobile developers from Silicon Valley and beyond are stopping blemished produce from ending up in landfills When Zoe Wong moved to the San Francisco Bay Area three years ago, she fell in love with the fresh and abundant produce from surrounding farmers’ markets. Wong grew up in Hong Kong, where […]
Want to help fight climate change? Start with reproductive rights
With overpopulation a key environmental concern, safe access to birth control, abortion and reproductive health services offer a simple solution An often-ignored factor when examining environmental issues and climate change is the powerful role played by women. In the developed world, although women still struggle to achieve parity in issues of pay and opportunity, we […]
Why matching fish farming with crop irrigation is a win for parched Southwest
Farmers in the Southwest are turning a harsh, dry climate to their advantage by raising fish East of Lake Tahoe, an organic farmer and his son are putting the finishing touches on what is perhaps a counterintuitive approach to water conservation in a dry climate: a 32,000-sq ft greenhouse that will grow tomatoes, peppers and […]