Humpback whales swim beneath northern lights in Norway – video
Norwegian camera operator Harald Albrigtsen captures the moment when humpback whales swim beneath the northern lights. Also known as the aurora borealis, the phenomenon is caused by electrically charged particles from the sun colliding with the Earth’s atmosphere Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment
Climate-smart development crystallises on Senegal’s salt flats
The salt industry could provide local people with a climate resilient alternative income to agriculture – but much needs to be improved, reports El Pais In Senegal’s central Kaffrine region, stretches of the national highway cut through vast salt ponds. Yet the salt industry – which could help local people earn more and cope with […]
Polish shale industry collapsing as number of licenses nearly halves
Prospects for fracking boom in Poland look remote as companies including state-owned gas firm ditch shale gas concessions in face of challenging geology Poland’s shale gas industry appears to be collapsing, just four years after the US government predicted that its reserves were abundant enough to fuel the country for the next three centuries. Concessions […]
Shadow chancellor calls for charges against Heathrow activists to be dropped
John McDonnell adds support to letter sent to Crown Prosecution Service, while all five mayoral candidates plan third runway protest outside Parliament The shadow chancellor John McDonnell, lawyers and environmentalists campaigning to prevent a new runway at Heathrow have written to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), asking them to drop charges of aggravated trespass against […]
Green news roundup: coral die-off, wildlife in Chernobyl and Africa's largest windfarm
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 Environment
Technology has hurt our oceans, but we can also harness it to reverse the damage | Catherine A Novelli
The ocean is being depleted of critical fish stocks, choked with discarded plastic and made increasingly acidic, and it’s our fault – but we can find the solution From the sea’s shore, it can be hard to believe that something as vast and deep as the ocean can be harmed by a human being. But […]
Even sketch comedy groups can help save water in LA – video
In Los Angeles, even sketch comedy groups are trying to save water. While the members of Dehydrated Comedy have some pretty extreme ideas, here are a few more practical ways you can save water too Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment
How can science policy help to deliver the global goals?
The scientific community has helped to generate the momentum behind the sustainable development goals. By linking evidence to policy in timely, thoughtful and sensitive ways, scientists can now contribute to the task of implementation. A flurry of commitments are being made this year that will shape the world over the next fifteen years, including the […]
M&S moves to hand out thousands of tonnes of food waste
Not just a food bank … An M&S-filled food bank. Upmarket grocer plans to use social app to supply local charities with its surplus food and help cut waste Marks & Spencer is to distribute thousands of tonnes of surplus food under a scheme that will use a social networking app to link all 500 […]
Pelotons, pace and applause: what is it like inside a pro-cycling Tour stage?
This year’s Tour of Britain was packed with top cyclists such as Bradley Wiggins, but Peter Kimpton found an alternative way of joining the race – from the passenger seat of a support car The whir and hum of hundreds of wheels through each town brought a wind-tunnel tornado of excitement. The cheering crowds were […]