Victoria to review whether or not state will continue to fund coal projects
As a plan to make brown coal briquettes for export to China fails to attract private cash, the state will assess whether past projects gave value for money The Victorian government has announced an independent review of coal development projects after a demonstration plant in the Latrobe Valley which was set to receive federal and […]
Climate change is 'single biggest threat' to polar bear survival
‘High probability’ of a 30% decline in polar bear numbers by 2050 due to retreating sea ice, IUCN study finds Global warming is now the single most important threat to the survival of the polar bear with retreating sea ice set to decimate populations, according to a new study by the International Union for the […]
Bullying tactics: brands can't squeeze suppliers if they're serious about sustainability
A more sustainable supply chain is needed, but will only emerge when the breakdown in trust between suppliers and buyers is resolved Majestic Wine this week announced the removal of its chief buyer after its pre-tax profits dropped by almost half. Supply chain relations at the ailing retailer have been tense ever since it asked […]
Congress to vote on bill to ban microbead hygiene products in US
House committee unanimously approves proposed legislation to phase out such personal care products, whose exfoliants can end up in rivers and lakes US lawmakers are to decide whether to ban personal care products containing microbeads – minuscule pieces of plastic considered harmful to the environment – after proposed legislation was approved by a bipartisan committee. […]
Kipper Williams on the 'new energy model'
Gas-fired power given a big boost at the expense of coal … and renewables Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment
The Guardian view on Paris, terror and climate change: shaping the future | Editorial
It is hard for France’s capital to look beyond the terror attack, but the decisions taken at the UN climate change conference may in the end matter more While Europe is on high alert against another murderous terrorist attack, it will be hard for Paris to look beyond the next 24 hours. But soon delegates […]
HS2’s impact on urban homes and hedgehogs | Letters
Patrick Barkham’s article about the HS2 route through the countryside (The long read, 17 November) was excellent – a compelling overview of its effect on rural communities. But, though any article about the omnishambles that is HS2 is welcome, it was incomplete. Perhaps Patrick could also now wander around Camden to see and record the […]
US and Cuba to sign agreement on marine conservation and research
National sanctuaries in Florida and Texas will partner with Guanahacabibes national park and the Banco de San Antonio to preserve fragile ecosystems The United States and Cuba are set to reach their first accord on environmental protection since announcing plans to re-establish diplomatic relations, linking up marine sanctuaries in both countries to cooperate on preservation […]
Eden Project bids to power biomes and homes with geothermal power
Hot rocks beneath the visitor attraction in Cornwall could generate enough clean energy to power the site and 4,000 homes, in one of the UK’s only geothermal plants A tropical fish farm, medical facility and computer servers could be powered by “hot rocks” underneath the Eden project if plans to create one of the UK’s […]
The UK is harking back to the energy system of the last century
While the Paris climate summit is set to launch the world towards renewable energy, UK energy secretary Amber Rudd is backing nuclear power and gas The UK’s new energy policy, sketched out on Wednesday by Amber Rudd, will keep the lights on. That’s the good news. But it makes meeting the UK’s carbon emissions targets […]