Huge pirate tuna fishing operation in Pacific, says Greenpeace – video
Greenpeace says it has uncovered a large illegal tuna fishing operation in the waters of Papua New Guinea after apprehending a Taiwanese ship with 75kg of shark fins. Irregularities in the ships log book raised activists’ suspicions and they later found that the Shuen De Ching No.888 had no fishing licence for the area Continue […]
This is not the island you're looking for, Irish wildlife groups tell Star Wars
Film crews for episode eight of the franchise set to return to Skellig Michael, as Irish government hopes island’s film appearance will boost tourism Far, far away at the western end of the Irish “universe” a battle has commenced between rebels determined to save a small corner of their planet and the all-powerful empire. An […]
Southern Ocean showing 'remarkable' revival in carbon absorption ability
Unexpected findings show oceans’ potential to absorb CO2 fluctuates more over time than previously thought, researchers say The Southern Ocean, which acts as one of the natural world’s most effective sponges for absorbing carbon dioxide, is showing signs of an unexpected revival in its ability to do so, according to scientists. The oceans absorb around […]
Earth songs: what are the best tracks about the environment?
Sean Paul and co’s Love Song To the Earth has brought green pop back in from the cold. But can the genre ever surpass Michael Jackson’s eternal question: ‘What about elephants?’ Unlike such familiar pop-song tropes as love, hate and dead pets, songwriters face a particularly tricky challenge when it comes to penning an earnest […]
California University divests $200m from coal and tar sands holdings
Stricter regulation and drop in global demand made investments too risky, says university’s chief investment officer The University of California has sold off $200m (£130m) of coal and oil sand investments from its $98bn investment fund less than a year after initially refusing to do so. In September of last year, the university’s board of […]
Flooding in Bangladesh – in pictures
People living on small islands in the country’s Kurigram district have been left homeless after floods hit for the second time in a month. At least 21 people have died in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in 2015. With downpours swelling rivers and flooding roads, many villagers are starving due to lack of […]
Desmond Tutu's climate petition tops 300,000 signatures
Petition calls on US president Barack Obama and UN chief Ban Ki-Moon to help create a world run 100% on renewable energy A petition launched by Desmond Tutu urging global leaders to create a world run 100% on renewables within 35 years has been backed by more than 300,000 people globally. It describes climate change […]
BP, EDF and Procter & Gamble face pressure over climate change lobbying
Investors have written to corporate members of influential EU trade lobby groups accused of undermining action on climate change A group of 25 investors with €61bn in assets has written to a number of FTSE 100 companies, including BP, EDF, Glencore, Johnson Matthey, Procter & Gamble, Rio Tinto, Statoil and Total asking them to justify […]
Oil giants derail California bill to reduce gasoline use by 50%
With only two days left in the legislative session, oil industry successfully rallies for amendment to ambitious environmental bill SB350 An ambitious environmental bill in California that attempted to legislate up to a 50% reduction in gasoline use by 2030 had been derailed by the oil industry in the final week of the legislative session. […]
Problem with BBC’s rural coverage? Not enough Chris Packhams
The British countryside is becoming a playground for millionaires. We need more broadcasters that dare to take on wildlife killers like the Countryside Alliance Chris Packham should wear the Countryside Alliance’s attempt to have him silenced with pride. It’s another indication that, in the eerie wasteland of the BBC’s rural coverage, his is one of […]