Oil and gas industry events 'polluting' Democratic convention, say activists
Environmentalists say panels sponsored by the main fossil fuel lobby group undermine the party platform’s stance on energy and climate change A series of events sponsored by the oil and gas industry are “polluting” the Democratic national convention with climate denialism and should be boycotted by leading Democrats, according to environmentalists. The American Petroleum Institute […]
The 'human sensor' making Manchester's air pollution visible
The hi-tech illuminated costumes worn by media artist Kasia Molga reveal changes in urban air pollution and bring together art and science Heads turn when media artist Kasia Molga and her performers walk the streets of Manchester. When they near buses belching diesel fumes, their futuristic capes and masks turn a bright red. Near a […]
Getting an emotional support animal is as simple as clicking a mouse
Online services offering letters of certification for emotional support animals are more popular (and controversial) than ever. We tested a couple to see just how easy it is Everyone seems to have a story about seeing an emotional support animal out and about these days. That pig inexplicably sitting next to you on your flight. […]
James Cameron calls Donald Trump a 'madman' over climate change denial
Ahead of a screening of his new film on global warming at the DNC, director calls Trump’s dismissal of environmental science ‘reckless and dangerous’ James Cameron has called Donald Trump a “madman” and criticised the Republican presidential candidate over his denial of climate change, according to the Associated Press. The Avatar director, speaking ahead of […]
EDF's Hinkley Point C nuclear power station faces £18bn decision day
Energy giant to hold board meeting on Thursday at which it is expected to approve the much-delayed decision on the £18bn project Energy giant EDF will make its long-awaited final investment decision on the planned nuclear power station at Hinkley Point, ending doubts over the £18bn project. The French firm’s board meets in Paris on […]
Great Barrier Reef oil spill: foreign ship faces prosecution after 12-month hunt
Queensland authorities say they have identified the vessel that spilled up to 15 tonnes of oil off Cape Upstart in July 2015 An unnamed foreign ship faces prosecution over an oil spill on the Great Barrier Reef after a 12-month investigation by Queensland government agencies. Maritime investigators claim they have identified the vessel that spilled […]
Australia can do much better than a rank of 20 on sustainable development goals
Many Australian companies are prioritising goals such as gender equality, but there is a particular lack of action on clean energy and environmental goals Australian businesses will need to place a higher priority on the environment and reducing inequality if Australia is to lift its ranking on global sustainable development goals (SDGs). Australia ranks 20th […]
Roundabout arguments can't disguise Sydney's cycling laws are taking the public for a ride
Massive increases in fines for riding without a helmet or running a red light are just the latest in the city’s ignoble history of deciding cyclists are a problem It’s almost five months since fines for various cycling infractions, including riding without a helmet, cycling dangerously or jumping a red light were massively increased in […]
Why are Colorado businesses still testing for pot if it's legal?
Last week’s THC scare in Hugo began when a company tested its employees for cannabis. While the drug is legal, employees can still be fired for using it Laboratory tests conducted over the weekend showed that there was no THC – marijuana’s primary psychoactive ingredient – in the water supply in the town of Hugo, […]
Josh Frydenberg: Australia's use of coal is falling 'and that is not a bad thing'
The new energy and environment minister tells Katharine Murphy the market can be trusted to cut emissions without more changes to Direct Action Australia’s new environment and energy minister, Josh Frydenberg, says coal will be a declining part of Australia’s energy mix because of inexorable market forces – but he insists the Coalition’s much criticised […]