‘Spiteful and petty’: Maine governor bans signs to Obama-designated monument
As Trump administration reviews 27 national monuments, conservationists fear a federally mandated effort to strip public lands of environmental protections A decision by the Republican governor of Maine, Paul LePage, to ban signs to Katahdin Woods and Waters, a national monument designated by Barack Obama, has been described as “sophomoric and petty” by a member […]
Charities may face criminal sanctions as 'gagging law' backdated before election
Electoral Commission says charities must declare all campaign spending since June last year, despite them not knowing a snap election would be called UK charities face a permanent “chilling effect” on their campaigns after the Electoral Commission said they must declare any work that could be deemed political over the past 12 months to ensure […]
The Observer view on Scotland’s windfarm dilemma | Observer editorial
The government must find a way to proceed with green energy projects while maintaining responsibility for its environment For anyone who has concerns about our environment and about humanity’s future in a rapidly heating world, the proposed construction of massive offshore windfarms in Scotland’s Firths of Forth and Tay poses a dilemma of some magnitude. […]
Gannets, puffins, kittiwakes: birds at risk in Scottish windfarm surge
After a long legal battle, 335 turbines will now be built in Scottish waters In the waters of the North Sea a few miles off Scotland’s east coast, a nine-year battle has been raging that threatens a fragile and unique environmental equilibrium. The struggle has made mortal enemies of two huge lobbies that share a […]
Experts reject Bjørn Lomborg's view on 2C warming target
Lomborg’s Copenhagen Consensus Centre says investment in keeping temperature rises below 2C would return less than $1 for every $1 spent Experts have challenged a claim by Bjørn Lomborg’s Copenhagen Consensus Centre that holding global temperature rises to 2C is a poor investment. In 2015 the education department abandoned plans for Lomborg to set up […]
Urban beasts: how wild animals have moved into cities
Rome has a problem with wild boar; wolves mingle with surburban Germans; mountain lions frequent LA. All around the world, city life seems increasingly conducive to wildlife In Aesop’s fable, the town mouse turns his nose up at his country cousin’s simple fare, preferring the haute cuisine to be scavenged in the city. It appears […]
First hay fever map of Britain offers some relief to sufferers
Scientists have produced detailed maps showing where plants known to trigger allergies grow Sufferers could have relief from runny noses, sneezing and itchy eyes as scientists have developed the first ever hay fever map of Britain. The new, highly-detailed maps of the UK contain the location of key plants and trees known to produce pollen […]
Sap is rising on the shimmering heath
Mockbeggar, New Forest Tiny, parched, sorrels streak the ground with red but there is feverish activity in the ditch From Moyles Court, a fine 17th-century house that is now a private school, we set off up the slope with paddocks on either side. Leaving the Avon Valley Path, we cut the corner of Newlands Plantation, […]
Mine craft: why BHP's strategic overhaul could help repel a hedge fund predator
BHP’s new image could appeal to the patriotism of its Australian shareholders and help rebuff Elliott Advisors’ advances It’s been a big week for BHP Billiton. For one thing, it’s not even called that any more. As part of its “Think Big” rebranding theme, the world’s biggest mining company opted to shed the Billiton moniker […]
'Doomsday' seed vault, new plants and a plague of plastic – green news roundup
The week’s top environment news stories and green events. If you are not already receiving this roundup, sign up here to get the briefing delivered to your inbox Continue reading… Source: Guardian Climate Change