The IPCC's most important ever assessment of global warming warns that the world must cut its carbon emissions must be cut sharply and soon, writes Damian Carrington - and the cost is affordable. But in fact, emissions are rising at record levels, and the IPCC's strong support for unproven-at-scale CCS technology will leave many mystified.
… that climate change has already increased the risk of severe heatwaves and other extreme … food security." The report also found the risk of wars could increase: "Climate change can indirectly increase risks of violent conflicts by amplifying …
Europe is likely to become ''the museum of world farming'' because of the failure to embrace GMOs, UK environment secretary Owen Paterson said today. Fiona Harvey reports ...
… to close its doors to GM, the greater the risk that the rest of the world will bypass us altogether. Europe risks becoming the museum of world farming as … under the title Owen Paterson: Embrace GM or risk becoming 'museum of world farming' . It …
Th latest IPCC climate change report says that averting catastrophe is eminently affordable, reports Damian Carrington. A global roll-out of clean energy would shave only a tiny fraction off economic growth, and bring huge benefits in clean air and energy security.
… energy security, which is currently at risk in eastern Europe after the actions of … may never be developed and could bring new risks. The report's final 37-page summary … team. He said there were economic and social risks in transforming the energy system to cut …
Peru is to expand its Camisea gas project although it threatens uncontacted Amazon tribes with extinction, reports David Hill. The decision also ignores UN pleas to stop the operations.
… document." Physical and cultural survival at risk Anaya's recommendations follow an appeal … of indigenous peoples would be put at risk. The VMI's report last week - on the … survival' of indigenous peoples is at risk. …
The president of the World Bank has promised to back out of financing coal developments, and instead target its finance at 'every dimension of renewable energy' under a new climate-friendly strategy.
… normal, a frightening world of increased risk and instability. "The consequences for … Pressure on resources might increase the risk of conflict." Climate change posed a substantial risk to development and cutting poverty, the …
Latest field test could begin in March 2012 after research centre creates crop by synthesising repellent gene found in mint. Hal Hodson reports
… that because wheat is self-pollinating, the risk of cross-pollination was much smaller … country, so it doesn't have a biodiversity risk in any sense. Wheat is far less … as the pheromone only affects aphids the risks are very different from those …
The widespread use of neonicotinoid insecticides is causing a neurotoxic overload afflicting entire farm ecosystems from earthworms to bees, other pollinators and birds, writes Damian Carrington. A collapse in food production may inevitably follow.
… pervasively that global food production is at risk, according to a comprehensive scientific … phased out. The new assessment analysed the risks associated with neonicotinoids, a class …
The cash-strapped French energy giant EDF may sell off profitable stakes in its in its eight existing UK nuclear reactors to raise money for the Hinkley Point C project. But with no example of the EPR design planned for Hinkley even near completion, it may all prove a risk too far.
… even near completion, it may all prove a risk too far. EDF is considering the sale of a … to cash-tight EDF. CGN is understandably risk-averse over EPRs and is reportedly …
Hinkley C's subsidy package may have won European Commission approval - but now it faces a National Audit Office 'value for money' investigation, following a demand from a powerful Parliamentary committee.
… on value for money and the resulting risks which the Department must manage" , said … France in order to bankroll an outdated and risky source of energy. "This is an …
The development of coal mines in East Kalimantan is having a huge impact on local and indigenous populations, destroying the forest and displacing communities. London banks and City financiers take the profit.
… will save the reef”: Great Barrier Reef at Risk from Fossil Fuel Extraction. Last week …
The clean up at Fukushima faces enormous challenges, writes Justin McCurry. First, managing 500,000 tonnes of contaminated water stored onsite. Next, removing molten fuel from reactors 1, 2 and 3, a task so hazardous that it's been put off until 2025. Even robots have been unable to enter the reactor buildings - and no one knows where the molten fuel has gone.
… be far off, said Shinichi Kawamura, head of risk communication at Fukushima Daiichi. "This … of spent fuel from reactor No 4. "This was a risky job, so when we removed the last fuel …
Images of burning cars and narratives about Canadian natives breaking the law obscure the real story about the Mi'kmaq people's opposition to shale gas exploration writes Martin Lukacs....
… they want jobs, but fracking is too great a risk. As many as twenty people crowd into one …