Licence to drill: Centrica awarded rights to explore Barents Sea
Owner of British Gas criticised by Greenpeace for risking safety by drilling in Alaskan Arctic Centrica has walked into new controversy by obtaining a licence to drill for oil and gas in the Arctic. The owner of British Gas, fresh from rows over annual domestic energy profits, has been awarded rights to explore in the […]
With women at the top, UN climate body has chance for real change
Women now hold six of the most influential positions at global climate talks, but can they make a difference on the ground? Climate Home reports Whisper it quietly, but a gender revolution is taking place at the global climate change negotiations. As of 17 May, the six most influential positions within the UN process are […]
This land is our land: is it the end of the line for the great American west?
Thanks to the great western commons, which the Bundys and their legislative champions would like to dismantle, all Americans still enjoy the freedom to roam on some of the most spectacular lands on the planet It goes without saying that in a democracy, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinions. The trouble starts […]
Imagine the fate of a global climate treaty without the EU
The ability to cooperate and coordinate will mean the difference between looking forward with hope to the future or facing catastrophic climate change In 1972 the law was passed that allowed the UK to join what was then called the European Economic Community (EEC). Despite Europe’s current crises, it’s unchanging, fundamental challenge was expressed that […]
How does the fracking debate affect you? Share your experiences
Whether you are taking part in protests or live in an area threatened by proposals we’d like to hear from you Residents of Kirby Misperton in north Yorkshire wait in anticipation to hear whether a planning application to frack a well near the village will be approved or not. Related: In the timeless Yorkshire moors […]
Portugal runs for four days straight on renewable energy alone
Zero emission milestone reached as Iberian country is powered by just wind, solar and hydro-generated electricity for 107 hours Portugal kept its lights on with renewable energy alone for four consecutive days last week in a clean energy milestone revealed by data analysis of national energy network figures. Electricity consumption in the Iberian country was […]
The sea monsters are coming to tell us how little we know of nature | Philip Hoare
Even eco-protesters show by their actions the disconnection between humanity and the rest of the animate world – which just wants us to leave it alone This spring is proving to be spectacular when it comes to its quota of sea monsters. As if reports of a sea serpent in the Thames and the Loch […]
India set to start massive project to divert Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers
Ambitious scheme to channel water from regions with a surplus to drought-prone areas could begin in days, but Bangladesh has raised concerns India is set to start work on a massive, unprecedented river diversion programme, which will channel water away from the north and west of the country to drought-prone areas in the east and […]
Boris's remarks on 'buried' air pollution report leave unanswered questions
London’s former mayor says he knew about the report showing deprived schools were disproportionately affected by air pollution, so why wasn’t it made public? The former mayor of London’s response to claims he buried a report on how toxic air disproportionately affects deprived schools was trademark Boris Johnson bluster. To allege there was a cover-up […]
We must rebuild farmers' resilience after Ethiopia's catastrophic El Niño
Before this year’s drought, farmers’ yields were tripling in some regions. With the right investment, Ethiopia can get back on track for middle-income status A year ago, Ethiopia was on the verge of achieving something remarkable. Having been the second poorest country in the world as recently as 2000, Ethiopia was on track to becoming […]