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Half of world’s mangrove forests are at risk due to human behaviour – study
via theguardian.comThe loss of the ecosystems, which are vast stores of carbon, would ‘be disastrous for nature and people across the globe’, says IUCNHalf of all the world’s mangrove forests are at risk of collapse, according to the first-ever expert assessment of these crucial ecosystems and carbon stores.Human behaviour is the primary cause of their decline, according to the analysis by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with mangroves in southern India, Sri Lanka and t -
Net zero or not: will the next Tory leader embrace green agenda or oppose it?
via theguardian.comEnvironment has barely figured in leadership campaign but soon the party must decide where it standsUK politics live – latest updatesWhen the Conservatives gather in Birmingham this weekend for their first party conference out of government in 15 years, the environment is not likely to be top of most members’ minds, amid the fever of a leadership campaign.That is probably a good thing, many green-tinged Tory insiders feel. The leadership campaign is dominated by the right wing of the -
Net zero or not: will next Tory leader embrace green agenda or oppose it?
via theguardian.comEnvironment has barely figured in leadership campaign but soon the party must decide where it standsUK politics live – latest updatesWhen the Conservatives gather in Birmingham this weekend for their first party conference out of government in 15 years, the environment is not likely to be top of most members’ minds, amid the fever of a leadership campaign.That is probably a good thing, many green-tinged Tory insiders feel. The leadership campaign is dominated by the right wing of the -
‘Fear and intimidation’: how peaceful anti-pipeline protesters were hit with criminal and civil charges
via theguardian.comClimate activists opposed to the Mountain Valley pipeline were accused of breaking West Virginia’s new critical infrastructure lawIt was around dawn on a chilly day last November when West Virginia state troopers forcibly extricated Jerome Wagner out from a 25ft-deep pit where he was locked to a drilling machine being used to finish construction of a beleaguered gas pipeline.The veteran climate activist was trying to draw attention to the Mountain Valley pipeline (MVP) – a 300-mile ( -
North Sea oil and gas firms in UK ‘failing to invest in renewable energy’
via theguardian.comThree-quarters plan to invest solely in continued fossil fuel production between now and 2030, research showsNorth Sea oil and gas companies are failing to switch their investments to renewable energy, research has shown.Three-quarters of the offshore oil and gas companies operating in the UK plan to invest solely in continued fossil fuel production between now and the end of the decade, according to data compiled by the analyst company Rystad. Continue reading... -
‘Rivers you think are pristine are not’: how drug pollution flooded England’s national parks – and put human health at risk
via theguardian.comHigh levels of antibiotics and other drugs have been found in water in the country’s most treasured and protected landscapes, raising concerns over antimicrobial resistancePhotographs by Christopher ThomondNestled within the Peak District national park, the stream known as Brook Head Beck meanders between undulating green hills. It is mossy and dank by the river, surrounded by the gentle trickling sound of water, the smell of leaves starting to rot underfoot, and a weave of branches overhe -
Week in wildlife in pictures: a penguin ballerina, the spooky spookfish and a sociable octopus
via theguardian.comThe best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading... -
A wondrous fish has made a miraculous return to UK seas. Why are ministers so keen to see them killed? | George Monbiot
via theguardian.comWe should be celebrating the revival of the bluefin tuna – but a ravenous fishing industry, backed by government and ‘science’, is already licking its lipsOver the past three weeks, I’ve been watching one of the greatest natural spectacles on Earth, here in south Devon. At a certain station of the tide, within a few metres of the coast, the sea erupts with monsters. They can travel at 45mph. They grow to 2.5 metres (8ft 2in) in length and 600kg in weight. They herd smalle -
A wondrous fish has made a miraculous return to UK seas. Why are ministers so keen to see them all killed? | George Monbiot
via theguardian.comWe should be celebrating the revival of the bluefin tuna – but a ravenous fishing industry, backed by government and ‘science’, is already licking its lipsOver the past three weeks, I’ve been watching one of the greatest natural spectacles on Earth, here in south Devon. At a certain station of the tide, within a few metres of the coast, the sea erupts with monsters. They can travel at 45mph. They grow to 2.5 metres (8ft 2in) in length and 600kg in weight. They herd smalle -
Once thought to be extinct, the night parrot is back in the news! Is it saved? | First Dog on the Moon
via theguardian.comWhy are so many settler Australians haunted by this almost mythical bird? Why?Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading... -
Weatherwatch: Labour’s stance on nuclear power is worryingly familiar
via theguardian.comThere is little difference between this government’s and its Conservative predecessor’s policies on expansionThere seems to be no difference between Conservative and Labour policies on nuclear power. Both support the current building of Hinkley Point C in Somerset, the planned Sizewell C station in Suffolk, an unspecified number of small modular reactors all over Britain as well as the far-off dream of nuclear fusion.However, few scientists serious about the threat of the climate cri -
Country diary: Spotted regal sawflies make moves to repel me | Clare Stares
via theguardian.comLangstone, Hampshire: When I extend a finger towards them, they rear up in unison, curling their bodies into an S shapeThroughout the summer, two potted hazels have stood proudly in front of our bay window. Drawing back the curtains one morning, I immediately noticed that something didn’t look quite right – on some branches all of the leaf blades had been chewed down to their veins and midribs. When I went outside to investigate, I discovered hundreds of spotted regal sawfly (Nematus -
‘Trees of hope’: Sycamore Gap tree saplings to be planted around UK
via theguardian.comProject asks people to make ‘promises to nature’ after ‘rollercoaster’ year for the Northumberland landmarkIts illegal felling brought feelings of grief, distress and anger but after a “rollercoaster” 12 months custodians of the Sycamore Gap tree say they want its legacy to become one of hope.The National Trust and Northumberland national park have announced an initiative inviting the public to request one of 49 saplings from the tree. Continue reading... -
Recycling rate falls in UK as just 44% of household waste is recycled
via theguardian.comEngland’s recycling rate decreased in 2022 as rest of UK improved but country still lags behind EuropeJust 44% of UK household waste is being recycled, government statistics show, as the recycling rate in England is going down instead of improving.The UK recycling rate for waste from households was 44.1% in 2022, the latest year the government had data for, down from 44.6% in 2021. Continue reading... -
America’s first ‘carbon positive’ hotel comes to Denver – but do its climate claims stack up?
via theguardian.comThe stylish Populus hotel boasts eco-friendly construction and tree planting for every guest. Is this the hospitality of the future – or hot air?Travelers to Denver, Colorado, will soon have the opportunity to spend the night in what promises to be “the first carbon positive hotel in America”. So say the creators behind Populus, a new 265-room, stylish, yet climate-conscious luxury hotel in the heart of the city.Set to open in mid-October, the building is a striking addition to -
Revealed: how the fossil fuel industry helps spread anti-protest laws across the US
via theguardian.comLobbyists and lawmakers have coordinated to enact new laws that increase criminal penalties for peaceful protestsFossil fuel lobbyists coordinated with lawmakers behind the scenes and across state lines to push and shape laws that are escalating a crackdown on peaceful protests against oil and gas expansion, a new Guardian investigation reveals.Records obtained by the Guardian show that lobbyists working for major North American oil and gas companies were key architects of anti-protest laws that -
Great news, everybody! We’re about to be over-run by giant spiders | Nell Frizzell
via theguardian.comIt’s that time of year when homes fill with hairy eight-legged monsters. At least they keep the flies under control …It is giant spider season and I am delighted. As someone who is ravaged by flying insects all summer, I welcome these eight-legged death machines into my home with open arms. Speckle-backed Tegeneria? Be my guest! I would far rather something that looks like an animated tomato stalk occasionally scuttled across my curtain than be beset by a swarm of fruit flies, -
Great news, everybody! We’re about to be over-run by giant spiders
via theguardian.comIt’s that time of year when homes fill with hairy eight-legged monsters. At least they keep the flies under control …It is giant spider season and I am delighted. As someone who is ravaged by flying insects all summer, I welcome these eight-legged death machines into my home with open arms. Speckle-backed Tegeneria? Be my guest! I would far rather something that looks like an animated tomato stalk occasionally scuttled across my curtain than be beset by a swarm of fruit flies, -
Britain’s tropical rain and parched Amazon are new norms in a messed-up climate | Jonathan Watts
via theguardian.comOn my return to the UK from Brazil I’ve seen how northern latitudes are behaving like the equatorial marginsReturning to British suburbia from the Brazilian Amazon is always disconcerting, but it has been doubly weird in the past few days because the London commuter belt has been inundated with volumes of rain that normally belong in the tropics.Mini-tornadoes, flash floods and the dumping of a month’s worth of rain in a single day have flooded transport hubs, high street pubs, and t -
Comedy wildlife photography awards 2024 – in pictures
via theguardian.comLoved-up brown bears and whispering raccoons feature in this light-hearted look at a selection of finalists from the Nikon Comedy Wildlife awards. A winner will be announced on 10 December Continue reading... -
‘You could single-handedly push it to extinction’: how social media is putting our rarest wildlife at risk
via theguardian.comFrom breeding spots overrun by visitors to photographers disturbing endangered species, experts say the rarer the find is, the bigger the problemWith its impressive size, striking plumage and rowdy displays, sighting a capercaillie is many birders’ dream. Only about 530 of the large woodland grouse survive in the wild, most in Scotland’s Cairngorms national park.But in recent years, those tasked with saving the species from extinction have had to walk a line between calling attention -
Why corn ethanol is worse for the climate than petrol
via theguardian.comEthanol made from maize has been touted as a green fuel, but a closer look at its production puts paid to this claimEthanol made from corn was touted as a clean, renewable fuel for vehicles. Because the maize plants absorb carbon dioxide as they grow they were deemed environmentally friendly, and this is now big business in the US where billions of gallons of ethanol are blended into nearly all petrol supplies.The problem is that actually ethanol is worse for the climate than petrol. Growing mai -
UK will need to double nature protection funding to meet targets, new data shows
via theguardian.comCarbon Brief says more than £800m will need to be spent in each of the next two yearsThe UK government has been failing to meet its commitments to fund nature protection in the developing world, and will need to double current spending to meet the targets, new data has shown.Underspending on overseas climate aid by the previous Conservative government has meant spending averaged £450m a year for the three full years since 2021 – less than half the £3bn that was pledged fo -
The Life at Sea 2024 photography awards: a rare glimpse into the highs and lows of seafaring
via theguardian.comThe lives of seafarers are rarely documented, as working at sea by its very nature can be a lonely and isolating existence. The seafarers’ photography competition, run by the ITF Seafarers’ Trust, offers a glimpse into a largely unseen world; the hard labour, the camaraderie, the enormity of the structures that stand as workplaces, and even the occasional beauty of working on ships. The annual competition, which started during the pandemic, tracks the consistent issues faced by seafa -
Oil pollution in UK waters far worse than reported, says conservation group
via theguardian.com‘Opaque’ recording system means recorded volume of everyday oil pollution over the past decade should be increased by 43%, according to Oceana reportThe true extent of oil pollution released into UK waters by the fossil fuel industry has been “significantly underestimated” and it is putting marine wildlife at risk, according to a report released today.The conservation group Oceana said chronic oiling, defined as frequent, small scale releases, into the North Sea was much -
Flying high: Kew botanists and paramotorists survey rare plants in Peru
via theguardian.comSoaring with an engine strapped to your back is faster than walking and more environmentally friendly than a 4x4Botanists are partnering with flying paramotorists to survey rare vegetation in one of the most fragile and inaccessible landscapes in the world.Paramotoring is a slightly eccentric way of getting around, but with a small engine strapped to their back and suspended from a paraglider, paramotorists can travel faster than walking, in a way that is far more environmentally friendly than h -
Stuck on repeat: why Peter Dutton’s ‘greatest hits’ on nuclear power are worse than a broken record | Temperature Check
via theguardian.comSo far there are no costings and no details on what type of reactors there would be, their size or who would build themGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUsually you need a few genuine releases under your belt before you start putting out “greatest hits” albums, but when it comes to spruiking nuclear this hasn’t stopped Peter Dutton.This week, the opposition leader gave a speech that some hoped – perhaps naively – would add some more detail t -
Climate scientists call on Labour to pause £1bn plans for carbon capture
via theguardian.comLetter says technologies to produce blue hydrogen and capture CO2 are unproven and could hinder net zero effortsLeading climate scientists are urging the government to pause plans for a billion pound investment in “green technologies” they say are unproven and would make it harder for the UK to reach its net zero targets.Labour has promised to invest £1bn in carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) to produce blue hydrogen and to capture carbon dioxide from new gas-fired power -
93F and no electricity: why some US utilities can cut power despite heatwaves
via theguardian.comIn 27 states, utilities can disconnect power for non-payment on the hottest days, which can have deadly consequences Michael Crowley runs his air conditioner nonstop on hot summer days to keep his cat, Arya, comfortable. But when the Richmond, Virginia, chef got home after work on 7 August 2022, it “felt like 100 degrees”. His power was out. He phoned his leasing office and was told his electricity bill was unpaid.Crowley protested, saying his utilities had long been covered by his r -
Mexico’s datacentre industry is booming – but are more drought and blackouts the price communities must pay?
via theguardian.comMany fear the arrival of tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google in the state of Querétaro will place too much of a strain on scarce water and electricity resourcesIn a nondescript building in an industrial park in central Mexico, cavernous rooms hold stack after stack of servers studded with blue lights, humming with computations and cooled by thousands of little fans and large vents blasting great columns of air across the room.“Datacentres are the lungs of digital life,&
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