EU vote too important to be dominated by Tory politics, says minister
Environment secretary Liz Truss appeals to supporters of other parties to vote for UK to remain in the European Union A Conservative cabinet minister has made a direct plea to supporters of other political parties to vote in favour of Britain’s membership of the EU by warning that Brexit would be a “hugely retrograde step” […]
Lazy Britons are missing out on the joy of walking | Phil Daoust
Half of us are reluctant to get on our feet for more than 20 minutes. Compared to the progress made on cycling, for walkers it’s been pedestrian If you live in Britain, and you’re enjoying day three of the bank holiday weekend, you may already be dreading going back to work – not just the […]
People love Chris Packham because he isn’t afraid to ruffle feathers | Nicholas Milton
As his #wheredovesdie trip to Malta shows, Packham uses his celebrity status to promote good causes, even if it means making a few enemies Love him or loathe him Chris Packham is a hard man to ignore. Recently returned from Malta, where he has been for a second time to highlight the massacre of thousands […]
Peabody coal's contrarian scientist witnesses lose their court case | John Abraham
Peabody Energy brought contrarians Spencer, Happer, and Lindzen to testify on their behalf, but the judge wasn’t convinced by their case In Minnesota, an administrative hearing resulted in a judicial recommendation that will have impacts across the country. It was a case argued mainly between environmental groups (such as Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, and […]
Labor policy could increase power prices by 8% to 25%, economist says
Danny Price, who helped devise the Coalition’s climate policy, says Labor scheme to shut brown-coal generators would lead to higher prices A little-noticed part of Labor’s climate policy could push up retail power prices by between 8% and 25%, economist Danny Price has claimed, with price hikes in Victoria exceeding the impact of the former […]
Armed guards at India's dams as drought grips country
Government says 330 million people are suffering from water shortages after monsoons fail As young boys plunge into a murky dam to escape the blistering afternoon sun, armed guards stand vigil at one of the few remaining water bodies in a state hit hard by India’s crippling drought. Related: Daytime cooking ban in India as […]
Overfishing puts $42bn tuna industry at risk of collapse
Experts make first estimate of the value of tuna fisheries and warn Pacific Islanders have most to lose from declining stocks Overfishing is jeopardising a global tuna industry worth more than $42bn (£29bn), according to the first assessment of its kind. A report produced by the Pew Charitable Trusts has highlighted the significant revenues that […]
Captured! How wild animals really behave – in pictures
A jackal squares up to a lion and a gorilla prepares to fight his own reflection. Motion-sensitive ‘camera traps’ capture some startlingly unguarded animal behaviour Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment
Google and eBay refuse to ban ads offering to remove car pollution filters
Internet giants say removing diesel particulate filters which reduce toxic emissions is not illegal, although driving without them is Google, Gumtree and eBay have refused to ban adverts for a service which removes crucial pollution filters from the exhausts of diesel cars, sending toxic emissions soaring. Over a thousand diesel car owners have already been […]
Freediver plunges 122m into blue hole to set new world record – video
Underwater footage shows William Trubridge’s world record breaking 122 metre freedive at Vertical Blue 2016. The elite annual freediving competition takes place at Dean’s Blue Hole in the Bahamas, the deepest known salt water blue hole in the world. Vision: Vertical Blue Continue reading… Source: Guardian Environment