Wales should lead the UK in bringing an end to the entire coal industry from opencast mining to highly polluting power stations, writes Gareth Clubb. A new report by Friends of the Earth Cymru shows the Aberthaw plant alone imposes social and environmental costs of nearly £1 billion per year on the country and global climate.
… From pit mines to power plants, Wales must lead the UK out of coal Gareth … Comment Fossil Fuels Coal Mining Pollution Wales UK Climate Change Politics Law aberthaw-cut.jpg Wales should lead the UK in bringing an end to …
This week the Welsh Assembly voted for a moratorium on fracking. But IGas company bosses insist that the Welsh Government is powerless to stop them pushing ahead with test drilling plans - as all the key decisions are made in Whitehall.
… Fracking company defies Wales's shale gas moratorium The Ecologist | … Planning Inspectorate for England and Wales. And as IGas helpfully points out, these … fracking." As Sion Chavez, editor of Daily Wales , points out, "It's a situation which …
Momentum is gathering behind the UK's transition to a fossil free society, writes Guy Shrubsole. We know we need to leave at least 80% of proven fossil fuel reserves in the ground to avert catastrophic climate change. Here's a quick run-down of progress to date - and the key upcoming fights, including an invasion of the UK's biggest coal mine this weekend.
… Climate Change Fossil Fuels Coal Protest UK Wales Scotland Norther Ireland England … people are gathering near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales to shut down the UK's largest coal mine … Scotland, Longannet, closed 24th March 2016 . Wales De facto fracking moratorium since …
A Friends of the Earth Cymru legal challenge to the Welsh Government's 'irrational' plan to drive a new branch of the M4 motorway across the highly protected Gwent Levels wetlands begins in the High Court today.
… The Ecologist | 10th March 2015 News UK Wales Law Transport Natural World … Gwent Levels, just south of Newport in South Wales. The new six-lane road, costed at £1 … its 14-mile path, ripping through one of Wales's most precious wildlife habitats. "This …
The fox-hunting season is now well under way, writes Toni Shephard. But with Cameron still pressing for a Commons vote on wrecking amendments to the Hunting Act, political controversy shows no sign of subsiding. Take, for example, the proposed lifting of the limit on number of dogs that can be used for the 'observation or study' of a wild mammal.
… weaken the Hunting Act in England and Wales under the guise of bringing parity with … gun in sight. With 300 hunts in England and Wales enforcement would be nearly impossible. … attempt to weaken the Act. The England and Wales legislation already contains one …
The Court of Appeal last month ruled that England's Badger cull is lawful despite the lack of independent supervision. But on the eve of a fresh Parliamentary debate, and with public opinion backing the badgers all the way, the Badger Trust is the clear winner where it really matters - in public hearts and minds.
… Cattle-based measures have halved bTB in Wales - so why not here? The poll also showed strong public support for Wales's strategy of TB reduction, based on … And all this is backed up by the situation in Wales, where they are beating the disease by …
The wind farms debate rages on as the need for renewable energy grows. But is the UK in danger of putting aesthetics before the need to cut carbon emissions and adopt greener technologies?
… of those surveyed in 2003 on behalf of the Wales Tourist Board said, ‘that if the number of wind farms increased in Wales it would make no difference to the … 36 more wind farms were built in the UK, Wales and Northern Ireland, bringing the grand …
The Scottish government has announced that its wild beaver populations will be given the full protection of both UK and EU law. The decision has been welcomed by campaigners who point out all the benefits of beavers to biodiversity, water management and flood control. Now, they say, England and Wales should follow suit.
… and flood control. Now, they say, England and Wales should follow suit. The Scottish … and manage beaver populations in England and Wales." 'Beavers promote biodiversity by … measures to protect beavers in England and Wales. …
The UK government's insistence of pursuing fracking is based on a flawed and utterly misinformed vision of our future, write Alex Russell and Peter Strachan. Rather than delivering the prosperity they promise, large scale fracking would cause massive pollution of air and water, undermine vital export industries, and leave us with an irretrievably damaged economy and natural environment.
… Fracking Fossil Fuels Pollution UK England Wales Scotland Water Health Food ineos-cut.jpg … apart the onshore shale beds of England, Wales and Scotland. US experience tell us: 5% … raft of cogently argued reasons, Scotland and Wales have boldly imposed moratoriums on …
New regulations that will allow fracking under national parks, water sources and nature sites won the approval of MPs today in a Commons vote, write Kyla Mandel & Oliver Tickell, even though four Tory MP's rebelled against the party whip. But the new rules won't apply in Wales and Scotland.
… party whip. But the new rules won't apply in Wales and Scotland. Fracking for shale gas … to vote. The new rules will not apply in Wales and Scotland as regulation of fracking … a formal moratorium on fracking in place and Wales has an effective moratorium with no …
At its Spring Conference in Harrogate yesterday the Green Party of England & Wales gave formal recognition to the Rights of Nature in an overwhelming vote, committing it to passing a new law to that effect at the earliest opportunity.
… yesterday the Green Party of England & Wales gave formal recognition to the Rights of … opportunity. The Green Party of England & Wales yesterday became the first UK-wide …
A successful, low-cost scheme in New South Wales to safeguard indigenous Australians in police custody is to lose federal funding, writes Eugene Schofield-Georgeson, even though it is demonstrably saving lives. Rather than cut funding, the government should be financing similar schemes across the country.
… A successful, low-cost scheme in New South Wales to safeguard indigenous Australians in … the Custody Notification Service in New South Wales through a funding cut on July 1 - for …
The UK Government's policy is to frack at all costs, against public opinion and compelling evidence of environmental damage and poor returns, writes Paul Mobbs - a timely reminder that as far as the Government is concerned, it has a God-given right to rule over us, no matter what we think or want.
… three days I've been at the Frack Free South Wales gathering . In Wales I met a lot of people who, just a few …
Breaking a clear pre-election promise, the government will allow fracking to take place in the UK's most precious wildlife sites and in vital groundwater source areas, writes Adam Vaughan.
… 8% of England and similar proportions of Wales and Scotland. Amber Rudd, the energy … 4,000 SSSIs in England, more than 1,000 in Wales and 1,425 in Scotland. They are …
From taking the ferry to a budget version of the Orient Express, Greentraveller founder, Richard Hammond, shares his top five ways to holiday without harming the planet
… Travel Train Ferry Ireland Holland Scotland Wales Canary Islands Paris Madrid Barcelona … rolling it out to [include] the whole of Wales. Some of the other paths already exist, …
A new study led by RSPB shows that more than half of Britain's most precious upland moors are suffering from burning - widely used to increase the numbers of red grouse available for recreational shooting.
… were mapped across Scotland, England and Wales, and revealed that burning occurred … and advice differs between England, Wales and Scotland, and the discrepancies …
Last month’s downpours might have put you off water for life but that doesn’t mean a watery getaway isn’t worth a look. Ruth Styles rounds up 10 of the best
… Fjord Nature Outdoors Kayaking Scotland Wales Narrow Boat England holding.jpg Last … Action and adventure in the Brecon Beacons Wales might have a lot of water of the pluvial …
As falling milk prices push dairy farm out of business, new mega-dairies and feedlot operations of 700 or more cows are filling the void, writes Andrew Wasley. Never mind the pollution, slurry lagoons, and heavy plant on country lanes - do we want the cows that produce our milk confined to sheds? And what's the future for traditional dairy farmers with small, well cared for herds?
… of such farms operating across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, … now stands at less than 10,000 in England and Wales with an average of one leaving the … facilities has not been without problems. In Wales, Cwrt Malle Farm, near the village of …
Britain's nuclear bomb test veterans suffered severe genetic damage from radiation, writes Chris Busby, and their case for compensation is being heard in the High Court today. Key to their case is evidence of similar damage inflicted on in utero babies exposed to radiation from the Chernobyl disaster, and how the dreadful health impacts of radiation cascade down to future generations.
… radioactive rain in the mountains of North Wales, where I lived in 1986, that brought me … Russia, Hungary, Italy, the UK, Scotland, Wales, indeed everywhere where anyone looked. …
Planning a staycation this summer? With everything from gypsy caravans to forest hideaways available, glamping takes the hard work out of camping. Jeff Holman rounds up 10 of the best
… Living Glamping Travel Scotland Somerset Wales Cornwall holding.jpg Planning a … just outside of Porthcawl on the south Wales coast, are perfect for a totally unique …
Try something new during the half term break, whether it’s wolf tracking in Sweden or surfing in Wales. Whatever your budget, likes or dislikes, we’ve got an eco-friendly family trip for you
… it’s wolf tracking in Sweden or surfing in Wales. Whatever your budget, likes or … beaches, perfect for surfing. The West Wales Surf and Sailing Club in Dale for is the …
Will the UK keep Theresa May's promise to 'leave the environment in a better state than it found it' in the Brexit negotitions? Or is the government bent on the 'bonfire of red tape', including environmental protections, demanded by right-wing former and serving ministers? Viviane Gravey sets out four 'green lines' by which to judge the Brexiteers' true colours.
… implemented slightly differently in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Common … still exists: for example, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland have banned their farmers …