Ken Wiwa obituary
Journalist, author and environmental campaigner who served as an adviser to three Nigerian presidents Ken Wiwa, who has died aged 47 after suffering a stroke, was a journalist and author, adviser to three Nigerian presidents and a campaigner for social and environmental justice. As the eldest son of the poet, human rights activist and author […]
Compostable and edible packaging: the companies waging war on plastic
A new generation of manufacturers and scientists is working to tackle the global plastic waste crisis head on Last year Ilana Taub’s startup prevented more than 50 tonnes of apples, bananas, blueberries and raspberries from going to landfill by creating snacks from surplus fruit. But, says the co-founder of Snact, they kept being asked the […]
EU drops law to limit cancer-linked chemical in food after industry complaint
Campaigners say leaked documents show ‘undue influence’ by the food industry after plans to limit acrylamide – found in starchy foods such as crisps, cereals and baby foods – are weakened The European commission has dropped plans to legally limit a pervasive but naturally occurring chemical found in food, that is linked to cancer, just […]
Chris Grayling: Heathrow third runway could have ramp over M25 – video
The transport secretary, Chris Grayling, tells BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that building the third Heathrow runway over the M25 rather than tunnelling under the motorway would be a cheaper and quicker way of completing the project Listen to the full clip on BBC Radio 4 Today’s website Build Heathrow third runway on ramp over […]
Donald Trump has close financial ties to Dakota Access pipeline company
Trump’s financial disclosure forms show he invested in Energy Transfer Partners, operators of the controversial pipeline, and its CEO donated to his campaign Donald Trump’s close financial ties to Energy Transfer Partners, operators of the controversial Dakota Access oil pipeline, have been laid bare, with the presidential candidate invested in the company and receiving more […]
Dutch unveil giant outside vacuum cleaner to filter dirty air
Inventors develop large purifying system intended to capture tiny toxic particles from the surrounding atmosphere Dutch inventors have unveiled what they called the world’s first giant outside air vacuum cleaner – a large purifying system intended to filter out toxic tiny particles from the atmosphere surrounding the machine. “It’s a large industrial filter about eight […]
Swimming with newborn whales: 'Hey, will you play with me?' – in pictures
With the humpback calving season drawing to a close, here’s a look at some of Rita Kluge’s distinctive marine photos from the south Pacific. The Sydney-based photographer tells the Guardian she fell in love with whales after witnessing southern rights from the New South Wales coastline as they travelled to and from their feeding grounds […]
Zac Goldsmith quits as MP over 'doomed' Heathrow expansion decision
Richmond Park MP’s resignation on day of government go-ahead for third runway forces difficult byelection for Theresa May Zac Goldsmith has resigned as a Conservative MP over the government’s decision to back a third runway at Heathrow airport, describing it as the “most polluting, most disruptive, most expensive option”. The Conservatives said they would not […]
Labor opposed to Turnbull's controversial 'green lawfare' changes
Turnbull says renewed attempt to amend law will limit the right of ‘systematic, well-funded’ environmental groups to challenge developments in court Labor says it will not support the Turnbull government’s attempt to reintroduce controversial “green lawfare” changes to limit the legal standing of conservation groups to mount environmental court cases. Malcolm Turnbull this week flagged […]
Over 120 arrested at North Dakota pipeline protests, including journalists
Reporters and activists accused police of stifling free speech, saying they aggressively targeted nonviolent protesters with batons and pepper spray North Dakota police arrested more than 120 people over the weekend at Native American oil pipeline protests, including film-makers and journalists, prompting accusations that law enforcement officials are stifling free speech and using excessive force […]