Friends of the Earth urges Michael Gove to reject planning permission for the Cumbrian coal mine branded 'absolutely indefensible' by government climate advisors.
… will be exported to steelmakers in mainland Europe. But analysis from Friends of the Earth … is declining before the mine has opened as European steelmakers decide to move away from …
Rio Tinto faces new unrest at Madagascar mine as procedural dance delays promised compensation.
Villagers demand Rio Tinto compensation Yvonne Orengo | 2nd December 2022 | News Rio Tinto QMM Madagascar Pollution Mining Editor’s Picks unknown.png Rio Tinto faces new unrest at Madagascar mine as …
Ecosocialism is posited as a solution of appropriate ambition to prevent breakdown. But what is ecosocialism? Is it ecological? And do we all have to be socialist now?
… involves using only renewable energy, reusable or recyclable materials, and …
UK Government ‘going backwards’ on green investment, says CBI chief Danker.
Sunak failing on green growth August Graham | 6th December 2022 | News UK Government CBI Green Growth Economics 2.70098871.jpg UK Government ‘going backwards’ on green investment, says CBI chief …
The move amounts to a U-turn on the PM’s opposition to building new turbines onshore as set out in his failed first bid for the Conservative leadership.
Sunak to allow new onshore wind Amy Gibbons | 6th December 2022 | News Onshore Wind Renewables UK Government Friends Of The Earth Energy Editor’s Picks Rishi Sunak The move amounts to a U-turn on the …
Water demand is a major blind spot on the road to net zero.
… trade routes and led to hosepipe bans. Europe has experienced a punishing summer. The … places. And the Danube, which cuts through 10 European countries and serves as a … Energy and water remain in a constant pas de deux, each step needing the other to go …
Gove stokes environmental anger by approving first new coal mine in 30 years.
… countries to “consign coal to history”. Neutral The move also threatens to anger some … that the development would “have an overall neutral effect on climate change”. Rein Stephen … proposed development would have a broadly neutral effect on the global release of GHG …
Experts question industry signals sent by government’s new coal mine approval.
… of schemes around the world, including in Europe, which are investing in new … UK iron and steel makers. “Steel making in Europe is rapidly changing to use hydrogen, … this coking coal will be exported outside of Europe to escape environmental constraints on …
Stop advertising cars on public transport, say climate groups.
Derail car advertising Brendan Montague | 9th December 2022 | News Climate Breakdown Public Transport Advertising Editor’s Picks 52019258407_7bf45b4ffa_k.jpg Stop advertising cars on public …
'Man of the hole’ protected the Amazon for 26 years: his legacy lives on in a court ruling to protect his ancestral territory.
… its original peoples. Assimilation Since the European invasion of the lands the colonizers … that Tanaru’s objects should go to a museum, as proof that he existed – and that his …
The Men’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar is promoted as the first 'fully carbon neutral FIFA World Cup tournament'. But this has been a PR own goal.
… Qatar is promoted as the first 'fully carbon neutral FIFA World Cup tournament'. But this … was promoted as the first “fully carbon neutral FIFA World Cup tournament” . This … environmentally friendly, and claim carbon neutrality. Implicitly they are heavily relied …
'Larvae affected by plastic pollution showed developmental abnormalities including malformation of the skeleton, neural and immune cells'.
… including malformation of the skeleton, neural and immune cells'. Sea urchin larvae … including malformation of the skeleton, neural and immune cells,” said Dr Eva …
A visit to the Awa Guajá where people have died from sadness as well as guns since their land became a freight line for the world’s biggest iron-ore mine. Part 1 of 2.
… brain, contributing to an increased risk of neuropsychiatric disorders. Such disorders … strokes, dementia and cognitive impairment, neurodevelopmental disorders, depression and …
A train line brings workers - and COVID-19 - to the Awa Guajá community, threatening their survival. Part 2 of 2.
'What I know' Soledad Barruti | 19th December 2022 | News Amazon Rainforest Indigenous Mining Brazil screenshot_2022-12-15_at_22.04.55.png A train line brings workers - and COVID-19 - to the Awa …
Christmas, the climate crisis and the cost-of-living crisis. And a lesson or two from Charles Dickens.
'The Ghost of an Idea' Bevis Watts | 21st December 2022 | Comment A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens Triodos Bank Economics Editor’s Picks spirited.jpg Christmas, the climate crisis and the …
The North Sea has long supported local economies – and with offshore wind becoming a popular choice of renewable energy.
Who owns the wind? James Marriott | 22nd December 2022 | Comment Platform Renewable Energy Energy Editor’s Picks 52157127588_8b4d60561e_o.jpg The North Sea has long supported local economies – and …
The message from Cruelty Free International to Musk is simple: ditch the animal tests and embrace non-animal methods if you want the Neuralink device to help human patients.
… embrace non-animal methods if you want the Neuralink device to help human patients. A US … animal welfare violations by Elon Musk’s Neuralink – a medical device company attempting … a brain implant to treat paralysis and other neurological conditions - was highlighted in …
Private energy firms have extracted huge profits while customers’ bills have skyrocketed. And Labour’s plans to intervene will be too little, too late.
Labour's energy dilemma Chris Saltmarsh | 23rd December 2022 | Comment Energy Labour Party Green New Deal Labour For A Green New Deal Editor’s Picks 49808447643_3ffa07d207_k.jpg Private energy firms …
A new fundraiser has been launched to support Jan Goodey with everyday costs of living and legal fees this Christmas.
Appeal launched for JSO activist Yasmin Dahnoun | 23rd December 2022 | News Just Stop Oil Direct Action Environmental Justice Environmental Activism Activism Editor’s Picks fivsexaxwaeg6gw.jpeg A new …