Why would Theresa May ditch a pledge to ban ivory trading?
The Tories’ manifesto has dropped a promise to outlaw the trade. Protecting wildlife should be a priority, not an option Strange news: Theresa May has decided to drop a Tory pledge to push for a total ban on ivory trading (only the sale of ivory items produced after 1947 is prohibited). Why would she do […]
Anti-foxhunting protester arrested as May arrives in Wrexham
Man tackled and pulled away by police as he moved towards PM’s car arriving for launch of Welsh Conservative manifesto An anti-foxhunting protester was arrested as the prime minister’s car arrived in Wrexham before the launch of the Welsh Conservative manifesto. The man, who told reporters his name was Connor, waved a black flag and […]
'Brexit virus': an EU-plot to sabotage the great British breakfast
A strain of hepatitis E carried by some continental pigs has been given a topical nickname. So, do we need to vote leave on bacon? Name: the Brexit virus. Also known as: hepatitis E (HEV). Continue reading… Source: Guardian Climate Change
Green party outlines plan for 'caring Britain' in manifesto launch
‘Green Guarantee’ centres on opposition to hard Brexit and aims to woo young voters with pledge to axe university tuition fees General election 2017 – live updates The Green party has launched an election manifesto for what it calls a “confident and caring Britain”, centred on proposals including a universal basic income, opposition to a […]
Air pollution linked to poor sleep, study finds
Exposure to nitrogen dioxide and airborne particles affects sleep efficiency, says medical professor Air pollution might be linked to poor sleep, say researchers looking into the impact of toxic air on our slumbers. Related: Looking tired can harm your social life, say researchers Continue reading… Source: Guardian Climate Change
Cock-of-the-rock rules the roost in Peru's Manu cloud forest
We had come to see one of the greatest bird spectacles in the world: the courtship display of the Andean cock-of-the-rock Our guide unlocked the wooden door. “Here” he announced to his still sleepy audience “are the keys to paradise.” José Antonio has probably used this line before, but none of us was complaining. For […]
Time for the oil industry to snuff out its flares
The World Bank reckons the 16,000 flares worldwide produce around 350m tonnes of CO2 each year, causing untold harm The emission of air pollution from traffic in our cities is the last step for a fuel that produces air pollution at every stage of production, often starting with flaring at a distant oil well. The […]
Privatisation, water poverty and leaks | Letters
Emanuele Lobina makes the case for public ownership of the water industry, while Peter Simpson of Anglian Water defends the privatised company’s record on reducing leaks Nils Pratley (Labour’s water renationalisation plan is a damp squib, 17 May) argues that there is no need to renationalise water because regulation is enough to tame the monopolistic […]
Shell shareholders to vote for new climate change goals
Investors including the Church of England and activists will send signal to Anglo-Dutch company’s board at AGM this week Shell shareholders including the Church of England, European pension funds and Dutch activists will send a signal to the board of the Anglo-Dutch company this week by voting for it to set new climate change goals. […]
Charging ahead: Welsh battery scheme may aid growth of green energy
One of the UK’s largest battery storage schemes, built next to a windfarm, will offer vital services to the National Grid Nestling alongside rows of conifers and wind turbines in a Welsh valley, a pioneering project will materialise this summer that could prove a blueprint for unlocking Britain’s renewable energy potential. The Upper Afan Valley […]