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Petri dishes: is lab-grown meat a mass-market, environmentally sound food fix?
via theguardian.comFor some lab-grown meat is ‘scary science’, for others a genuine lever for change. Rachel Khoo, believes it may be bothGrant Howie likes to describe himself as a “traditional kind of middle-aged meat eater,” which is to say he eats mostly beef or lamb sourced from farms in his region. But he’s also not shy of a plant-based burger made from hemp, soy and pea isolates, hydrated with coconut oils and flavour powders. His vegan daughter cajoled him into making plant-bas -
The environment was meant to be ‘back on the priority list’ under Labor. Instead, we’ve seen a familiar story | Adam Morton
via theguardian.comThere have been moments of modest progress, but the Albanese government has not lived up to its early rhetoricGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt wasn’t supposed to be like this. Back in the heady new government days of July 2022, Tanya Plibersek told the National Press Club that change was coming for environmental protection in Australia after a decade of disaster and neglect.Releasing the five-yearly state of the environment report, which the previous Coalition -
Criticism of sacred site decision shows we have learned nothing from Juukan Gorge | Calla Wahlquist
via theguardian.comCultural protection order has been framed as a push to curry favour with inner-city seats, ignoring grassroots campaigns from Indigenous and non-Indigenous localsSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the communityAmong the concerns listed by the 2,000 farmers who converged on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra last week was the protection of prime agricultural land from renewable energy developments.It has become a common refr -
Climate scientists troubled by damage from floods ravaging central Europe
via theguardian.comExperts unsurprised at intensity of extreme weather but say damage wreaked shows how unprepared world isEurope floods – latest updatesPicturesque towns across central Europe are inundated by dirty flood water after heavy weekend rains turned tranquil streams into raging rivers that wreaked havoc on infrastructure.The floods have killed at least 15 people and destroyed buildings from Austria to Romania. The destruction comes after devastating floods around the world last week when entire vi -
Storm Boris batters central Europe – in pictures
via theguardian.comStorm Boris has caused several deaths, and thousands have been evacuated from their homes across Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia Europe floods – latest updates Continue reading... -
The Stakes: how JD Vance's home town has won millions in climate investment that he calls a 'green scam'
via theguardian.comLocals called it a ‘miracle’ when the steel plant in JD Vance’s home town got $500m for an upgrade. But Trump’s running mate calls shifting the US to cleaner energy a ‘green scam’A hulking steel plant in Middletown, Ohio, is the city’s economic heartbeat as well as a keystone origin story of JD Vance, the hometown senator now running to be Donald Trump’s vice-president.Its future, however, may hinge upon $500m in funding from landmark climate legis -
If Trump and Vance win the election, this is what’s at stake
via theguardian.comLocals called it a ‘miracle’ when the steel plant in JD Vance’s home town got $500m for an upgrade. But Trump’s running mate calls shifting the US to cleaner energy a ‘green scam’A hulking steel plant in Middletown, Ohio, is the city’s economic heartbeat as well as a keystone origin story of JD Vance, the hometown senator now running to be Donald Trump’s vice-president.Its future, however, may hinge upon $500m in funding from landmark climate legis -
Hot queen conch seeks cool mates: Florida’s new ‘speed dating’ service to save endangered shellfish
via theguardian.comSoaring sea temperatures have made the celebrated gastropod lethargic and infertile, so scientists are helping the threatened species to reproduceOf the many novel initiatives dreamed up by scientists to protect threatened species from the ravages of record ocean temperatures, Florida’s new “speed dating for shellfish” programme might be about the most extraordinary.Researchers are acting as matchmakers for the queen conch, a mollusc with iconic status in the Florida Keys, by r -
Is pollution in England’s rivers really getting worse? There’s more good news than you might think | Michelle Jackson
via theguardian.comRiver wildlife is on the up and there’s little evidence that storm overflows are being used more often. But protest is still vitalPublic outrage over river pollution has been heartening to see. Over the past few years, stories about sewage contamination in rivers have captured public attention, and prompted campaigns and protests, such as the forthcoming River Action UK march for clean water on 26 October in London. It is important to protect our rivers because they are biodiversity hotspo -
Did you know climate change made the entire Earth wobble for nine days! What? | First Dog on the Moon
via theguardian.comIs there anything climate change cannot do?! 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... -
How the west’s wellness industry is driving Ethiopia’s frankincense trees towards extinction
via theguardian.comAs rich westerners fuel demand for the ancient fragrance, a lucrative race for the resin is killing the trees but leaving little of the trade’s profit for those gathering itIn a corner of Covent Garden, well-heeled Londoners and tourists browse the range of frankincense products sold by a leading cosmetics brand while they drink a complimentary rose and berry tea. Amid the aromatic resin sheathed under glass, shoppers can buy “age-defying” serums, creams and essences, and table -
UK to appoint nature envoy for first time
via theguardian.comExclusive: Labour will also boost environmental efforts by reestablishing climate role cut by Rishi SunakThe UK government is planning to appoint a special envoy for nature for the first time, as the foreign secretary, David Lammy, seeks to put the UK at the centre of global efforts to tackle the world’s ecological crises, the Guardian has learned.Labour will also appoint a new climate envoy, after the Tories abolished the post over a year ago, a move that dismayed foreign governments and -
David Lammy to appoint UK’s first special envoy for nature
via theguardian.comExclusive: Labour will also boost environmental efforts by reestablishing climate role cut by Rishi SunakThe UK government is planning to appoint a special envoy for nature for the first time, as the foreign secretary, David Lammy, seeks to put the UK at the centre of global efforts to tackle the world’s ecological crises, the Guardian has learned.Labour will also appoint a new climate envoy, after the Tories abolished the post over a year ago, a move that dismayed foreign governments and -
Country diary: Field names bring tales of history and change to life | Kate Blincoe
via theguardian.comCaistor St Edmund, Norfolk: An artist’s map of the farm breathes new life into intriguing monikers such as Pi Field (3.14 acres) and Woodcock WoodA juvenile gull, a lesser black-back, sits on the roof of the stable block, emitting a repetitive, plaintive call. It rings out around the entire yard like an alarm. Starlings gather on the telephone wires and the swallows are still here, just. Swifts are long gone, though.A local artist has helped create a map of the farm, with illustrations tha -
Rare smelly penguin wins New Zealand bird of the year contest
via theguardian.comThe hoiho, which means ‘noise shouter’, triumphed in a year free from the usual scandals surrounding the competitionOne of the world’s rarest penguins has been crowned New Zealand’s bird of the year, in an unusually sedate year for the competition, free from the foreign interference and voting scandals of previous events.The endangered yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho, is the largest of New Zealand’s mainland penguin species and is distinctive for the pale yellow band -
Data center emissions likely 662% higher than big tech claims. Can it keep up the ruse?
via theguardian.comEmissions from in-house data centers of Google, Microsoft, Meta and Apple may be 7.62 times higher than official tallyBig tech has made some big claims about greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. But as the rise of artificial intelligence creates ever bigger energy demands, it’s getting hard for the industry to hide the true costs of the data centers powering the tech revolution.According to a Guardian analysis, from 2020 to 2022 the real emissions from the “in-house” or co -
Louisiana town the canary in the coalmine as climate effects worsen
via theguardian.comLake Charles has been battered by storms over the past 20 years – and now its most famous landmark lies in ruinsLast week, one south-west Louisiana city in particular was girding itself for Hurricane Francine’s blow: Lake Charles, located about four hours west of New Orleans and two hours east of Houston.In the lottery of hurricane paths over the past 20 years, Lake Charles has been very, very unlucky. But Francine’s impact on the city turned out to be relatively minor, a summe -
Key flood defences in disrepair across England as wet autumn looms, data reveals
via theguardian.comLeaked government figures show proportion of assets in adequate condition has fallen ‘significantly below’ targetThousands of flood defences in England that are supposed to protect properties from serious damage are in a state of disrepair, according to official figures leaked to the Observer before what is expected to be a wetter than usual autumn.Data from inside the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency about the so-called “asset condi -
Race is on to produce a super-coral to survive world’s warming seas
via theguardian.comWidespread bleaching of reefs is devastating delicate ecosystemsIt is one of the least understood processes in nature. How do two very different species learn to live with each other and create a bond, known as symbiosis, which can give them a powerful evolutionary advantage?Coral reefs are the most spectacular manifestations of symbiosis – and understanding the mechanics of this mutual endeavour has become an urgent task as global warming has triggered the widespread collapse of reefs acr -
Alice lives off-grid, but not by choice. ‘Hecs for households’ could radically improve her dilapidated home
via theguardian.comFor most of her life she’s lived without running water, electricity and a fridge. Her toilet is often clogged so she goes to the bathroom in the bushGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn the side of Alice Underwood’s house is a list of things she wants written in chalk. “Shower. Electricity” are at the top, in bright red. “Flowers and berries” follow.Alice is 32 years old. For most of her life she has lived without running water, electr -
Magpie-swooping season is here. But you can avoid attack – if you play by their rules
via theguardian.comFrom donning ‘pie-proof’ bike helmets to conversing with the songbirds, the key to avoiding avian conflict might be learning to speak their language, experts sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDown a gravel track in the backblocks west of Ipswich ride six middle-aged women. Their bikes are black, their shorts and exercise tops nondescript – but strapped atop their helmets are party hats.“You -
Fury in Turkey as animal lovers and politicians attack ‘massacre law’ to deal with 4m stray dogs
via theguardian.comA new bill forcing local authorities to remove homeless animals from city streets has led to a furious backlashNext to the network of the highways that crisscross Turkey, among the lush forests or mountain peaks that dot the country, large stray dogs are a common sight. Most are pale white Akbaş dogs or Kangal shepherds, with their distinctive dark muzzle, pale golden coat and large bodies designed to herd livestock, although on the streets of Istanbul they are more commonly found lazing ou -
I was addicted to a high-pressure job when a baby hare came into my life. How would raising it change me?
via theguardian.comI loved the adrenaline rush of work as a political adviser - but a chance encounter with a tiny leveret make me rethink everythingThe path near the barn where I lived was a short, unpaved track leading along the edge of a cornfield. I was deep in my thoughts one day, walking down this slope towards a narrow country lane, when I was brought up short by a tiny creature facing me on the grass strip running down the track’s centre. I stopped abruptly. Leveret. The word surfaced in my mind, eve -
Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian
via theguardian.comOur wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children, about their autumn encounters with natureOnce again, the Young Country Diary series is open for submissions! Every three months, as the UK enters a new season, we ask you to send us an article written by a child aged 8-14.The article needs to be about a recent encounter they’ve had with nature – whether it’s a majestic deer, a lost spider or a wood shedding its leaves. Continue reading... -
Zimbabwe orders cull of 200 elephants amid food shortages from drought
via theguardian.comEnvironment minister says country has more elephants than it needs while critics of hunt say they are a major tourist drawcardZimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, a move that tackle a ballooning population of the animals, the country’s wildlife authority has said.Zimbabwe had “more elephants than it needed”, the environment minister said in parliament on Wednesday, adding that the government had instructed the Zim -
‘Nature’s church’: living cowpats and rainforests transform Exmoor national park
via theguardian.comIn the picturesque area in south-west England, farmers and conservationists are turning around the long declineExclusive: England’s national parks overseen by ‘bloated’, mostly white male boardsHow national parks failed nature – and how to fix them“What we want is cowpats that are alive – you can see the evidence here,” says Holly Purdey, pointing at dung beetle holes. She took on the 81-hectare (200-acre) Horner farm in Exmoor national park in 2018, cha -
Country diary: A quiet morning on the buddleja bush | Jim Perrin
via theguardian.comLlandrindod Wells, Powys: This butterfly magnet is more popular among the bees today, though I am treated to one of my favourites – the peacockPot of tea in hand, I sidled out the front door, positioned my chair to catch the morning sun, and observed with a degree of anxiety the buddleja bush in my front garden. The buddleja is the great lepidoptera magnet in our gardens, but not this morning. The bees were busy among its complex blue blossoms, of course, but not a single butterfly was to -
Country diary: A quiet morning on the buddleia bush | Jim Perrin
via theguardian.comLlandrindod Wells, Powys: This butterfly magnet is more popular among the bees today, though I am treated to one of my favourites – the peacockPot of tea in hand, I sidled out the front door, positioned my chair to catch the morning sun, and observed with a degree of anxiety the buddleia bush in my front garden. The buddleia is the great lepidoptera magnet in our gardens, but not this morning. The bees were busy among its complex blue blossoms, of course, but not a single butterfly was to -
War, deforestation, flooding: in Afghanistan they are all linked
via theguardian.comAlways prone to natural disasters, the country’s plight has worsened, and not only because of the climate crisisOn 10 May 2024, Haroon Nafas was in his family’s guesthouse in Baghlan, north Afghanistan, spending time with friends who had come to stay. It had been raining lightly all through the afternoon, but at about 3pm the group heard a loud crashing noise.“We immediately went outside to see what was causing the sound,” says Nafas. “Initially, we were confused, t -
Do fish have feelings? Scientists believe they’re getting closer to an answer
via theguardian.comResearch suggesting certain species can learn, experience pain and form relationships has implications for our attitude to world’s most-eaten animalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen scientists demonstrated a small tropical fish – the cleaner wrasse – could recognise itself in a mirror, Prof Culum Brown first thought was “this is the coolest thing ever”.Brown, an ecologist who researches fish behaviour and intelligence at Sydney’s
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