The UK Government has confirmed that from April 2019 it will axe payments for generating electricity from solar panels.
Looming deadline for solar feed-in tariff Staff Reporter | 24th October 2018 Comment Solar Feed-in Tariffs Renewable Energy alternative-alternative-energy-clean-159397.jpg The UK Government has …
The troubled project to develop GMO 'golden rice' cultivars has just hit a serious obstacle. An attempt to breed the 'event' responsible for carotenoid production into a commercial rice variety has produced widespread genomic instability, causing weak plants and poor grain production. Has the golden rice hype bubble finally burst?
GMO golden rice trials fail: stunted plants, reduced grain yield GMWatch | 1st March 2017 News GMOs Farming Science Technology Food golden-rice-cut.jpg The troubled project to develop GMO 'golden …
A 2001 study that showed that glyphosate caused cancer in mice was ignored by the EFSA after the unsubstantiated allegation of a former US-EPA official that the mice used in the study were suffering from a viral infection that might have given them cancer, writes Claire Robinson. The EFSA failed to properly investigate the allegation, which appears to originate in a document linked to Monsanto, maker of the world's top-selling herbicide, glyphosate-based Roundup.
EFSA dismissed glyphosate cancer study after unsupported 'viral infection' slur of ex-EPA official Claire Robinson GMWatch | 25th May 2017 News Science Pesticides Regulation Corporations Food Health …
South African-based environmental organisation, Greenpop, calls for more tree planting action in response to recent studies.
Arbor month in South Africa Staff Reporter | 2nd September 2019 News Arbor Month South Africa Tree Planting why_do_we_celebrate_arbor_month_in_south_africa.png South African-based environmental …
A 40 to 50 percent reduction in global emissions is required to meet Paris Agreement goals, new study finds.
Five years after the Paris Agreement Staff Reporter | 7th May 2020 News Paris Agreement Emissions Science And Systems tar-sands-emissions-twtr.jpg A 40 to 50 percent reduction in global emissions is …
Billions of pounds in additional funds are needed to avert climate chaos.
Polluters must be made to pay Staff Reporter | 29th March 2019 News Pollution Climate Change Thought Leaders 9460755014_499e0c53d2_b.jpg Billions of pounds in additional funds are needed to avert …
The chancellor must consider all means to raise additional budget to help tackle the coronavirus.
Ending fuel duty freeze could treble NHS budget Staff Reporter | 18th March 2020 News Fuel Duty NHS Budget Finance fuel-1596622_1280.jpg The chancellor must consider all means to raise additional …
University of Cambridge removes tree nets following social media campaign.
Nests not nets Staff Reporter | 4th March 2020 News RSPB Birds Nets Biodiversity Thought Leaders screenshot_2020-03-03_at_17.20.43.png University of Cambridge removes tree nets following social media …
Specialists in atmospheric sciences are investigating particles in the Arctic region for causes of climate change in the north.
The largest polar expedition in history Staff Reporter | 29th October 2019 News Expedition Climate Change Science Atmosphere Science And Systems blobid0_1570622995024.jpg Specialists in …
A recently obtained government document shows that Finland is lobbying to hide its emissions from forest loss.
Finland endangers position as EU climate leader Staff Reporter | 17th October 2019 News Findland Forests International finland-1671566_1280.jpg A recently obtained government document shows that …
Urgently needed protection granted to shark species on the brink of extinction.
Whitetip shark listed as protected species Staff Reporter | 19th March 2020 News Sharks Marine Life Ipcc COP Un Conservation oceanic_whitetip_shark.png Urgently needed protection granted to shark …
Industry pledges to work with government to make every new bus an ultra-low or zero emission bus from 2025.
'All aboard' for zero climate Staff Reporter | 13th September 2019 News Emissions Net Zero 2025 Bus Travel Change Makers solar bus story.jpg Industry pledges to work with government to make every new …
We're heading for trouble but the coronavirus response proves we can solve climate crisis, says Mike Berners-Lee.
'We can choose how we live' Staff Reporter | 18th August 2020 | News Carbon Foot Printing Covid Climate Breakdown Sustainability Nike Berners-Lee We're heading for trouble but the coronavirus …
The economic recovery from this global health crisis must put the restoration of nature at its heart, businesses and charities argue in open letter to Boris Johnson.
Government must prioritise green recovery Staff Reporter | 11th May 2020 News Green Recovery Green New Deal Covid-19 Coronavirus …
The Council of Monte Maiz, a small town in Argentina surrounded by intensive GMO soya farms, has enacted a law that forbids the spraying and storage of pesticides and other agrochemicals after severe health impacts were detected.
Argentine GM soya town bans pesticides Claire Robinson GMWatch | 14th July 2015 News Farming Health Law GMOs Toxics Argentina argentine-town-puts-the-brake-on-pesticides-cut.jpg Photo: TV interview …
As the EU prepares to vote on whether to re-authorise glyphosate this week, a new study finds that commercial formulations of the herbicide alter the development of rats' uteruses, potentially causing cancer and affecting fertility.
Glyphosate disrupts rats' uterine development GMWatch | 21st June 2016 News Science Pesticides Health EU Regulation lab-rat-cut.jpg As the EU prepares to vote on whether to re-authorise glyphosate …
South Africa's Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing must take responsibility for ongoing ocean grabbing.
South Africa must learn from Mauritius oil spill Staff Reporter | 17th August 2020 | News Oil Drilling Fishing South Africa International Oil Rig South Africa's Department of Agriculture, Forestry …
Buyers of new homes will pay £2 billion in higher bills after Zero Carbon Homes policy abandoned.
Leaky new builds add £200 to energy bills Staff Reporter | 14th February 2019 News Energy Bills thermalimaging.jpg Buyers of new homes will pay £2 billion in higher bills after Zero Carbon Homes …
A new study shows that the market-leading Roundup herbicide kills soil microbiota at concentrations 50 times lower than used in agriculture, writes Claire Robinson. The findings raise serious new concerns about the environmental impacts of glyphosate herbicides.
… alone, highlighting once again that the additives are not inert and must be taken into …
Campaigners call on UK Government to boost access to green spaces in the most deprived neighbourhoods as part of a Green and Fair Covid-19 Recovery Plan.
England’s not so green and pleasant land Staff Reporter | 16th September 2020 | News Green Spaces Communities Friends Of The Earth Parks park Campaigners call on UK Government to boost access to …
Greens would write off billions of pounds of debt for those who went to university since tuition fees were trebled in 2012 by coalition government.
Greens 'will write off student debt' Staff Reporter | 11th December 2019 News Green Party Students University Change Makers 4318963_36347c18_original.jpg Greens would write off billions of pounds of …
A British company is organising hunts of captive lions for trophy hunters, finds investigation by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting.
British firm 'hosts canned lion hunts’ Staff Reporter | 28th June 2019 News Campaign To Ban Trophy Hunting Trophy Hunting Lions Tigers Rhinos Illegal Trafficking lion_waiting_in_namibia.jpg A British …
Chris Packham supports release of new wildlife crime novel illustrated by 13-16-year-olds.
A Badger's Tale Staff Reporter | 20th June 2019 News Badger Children Fiction Books Thought Leaders badger-2030975_960_720.jpg Chris Packham supports release of new wildlife crime novel illustrated by …
Leftover cooking fat can damage the feathers of garden birds, RSPB warns.
Grease does birds a fat lot of good Staff Reporter | 26th November 2019 News RSPB Birds Fat Biodiversity Gardens Science & Systems screenshot_2019-11-25_at_14.44.59.png Leftover cooking fat can …