The pope, population and ecological sins | Letters
Professor Colin Green (Letters, 7 September) makes a classic first-world myopic error in believing that the rise in human population is mainly responsible for the impending ecological crisis. It is not numbers of people per se damaging the planet, but frenetic consumption in the wealthy world that lies behind anthropogenic climate change. You can curb […]
Leading ocean advocacy groups join forces to tackle microfiber pollution
In a sign that the tide is turning against toxic microplastics, a new coalition has been formed to try to stop microfibers from poisoning our oceans Two leading clean ocean advocacy groups have joined forces to stop tiny synthetic clothing fibers from polluting the world’s waterways and poisoning the food chain. Plastic Soup Foundation (PSF), […]
Brexit vote was great relief for UK fishing industry, peers told
Withdrawal from EU will enable Britain to regain control of its waters and become a top seafood exporter, leaders say Brexit is a big “prize” for the fishing industry and will enable it to become a world-leading seafood exporter like Norway, the House of Lords has been told. Withdrawal from the EU would enable Britain […]
UEA criticised by notable alumni for 'thuggish' development plans
Ian McEwan and Andrew Motion among those opposed to University of East Anglia’s rugby and parking development on wildflower meadows A university with an international reputation for environmental science has been criticised by alumni including Ian McEwan and Andrew Motion for seeking to build a car park and rugby pitch on wildflower meadows. The University […]
Investigation ordered as Russian river turns red
Pipeline is feared to have broken in Arctic city of Norilsk, where Daldykan river runs close to nickel-producing factory Russian authorities have ordered an investigation into a possible pipeline break after a river in the nickel-producing Arctic city of Norilsk turned bright red. Social media users began sharing photos of the unnaturally red Daldykan river […]
Corbyn pledges to ban fracking as part of Labour's new green agenda
Labour leader announces plans to massively increase renewable energy and phase out coal power earlier than currently planned A Labour government under Jeremy Corbyn would ban fracking, ditch all coal-fired power stations and massively increase renewable energy, his leadership campaign has announced. In the clearest signal yet that the party intends to embrace an ambitious […]
Doctors lack experience and expertise in treating transgender patients, study says
A paper out this month has found that doctors and therapists in the US often face limited knowledge and bias when dealing with transgender people Doctors and therapists are struggling to give transgender patients the best medical care because of a lack of expertise and experience, according to a new study from Appalachian State University […]
Judge halts North Dakota pipeline contruction temporarily after protests
Standing Rock Sioux tribe clashed with construction crew over weekend, saying the $3.8bn Dakota Access Pipeline disrupts land with ‘great historic significance’ An American Indian tribe succeeded on Tuesday in getting a federal judge to temporarily stop construction on some, but not all, of a $3.8bn four-state oil pipeline, but its broader request still hangs […]
Tsunami simulator recreates devastating waves for first time in a lab
Huge tank in Oxfordshire replicates the power and shape of the waves and will lead to improved coastal defences, building design and response plans The full and devastating power of tsunamis has been recreated in lab for the first time, revealing valuable secrets about the little-understood waves. The work will lead to vital improvements to […]
Saving Africa's elephants isn't just a 'white man's job'
Kenyan conservationist Paula Kahumbu leads a new generation of Africans who are taking control of their environmental future In the cool and serene area of Karen, near Nairobi, in the offices of the conservation organisation she has built, Paula Kahumbu eats chicken and rice and talks about a revolution. Related: Why the Guardian is spending […]