Environment
Full list of MPs who voted to lower our food standards during the Covid pandemic
Fears as Government promises for post-Brexit food and environmental standards removed from Agriculture Bill.
Renewable power ahead of fossil fuels in first three months of year
Renewables generated more than 40% of Britain’s power in the first three months of the year.
COVID-19 crisis sees global carbon emissions plummet by 17 per cent
"We need systemic change through green energy and electric cars, not temporary reductions from enforced behaviour."
Campaigners warn Government over ‘unlawful’ unconditional airline bailout
The Chancellor has been asked for assurances any bailout of the aviation industry will have conditions to ensure there are meaningful emissions cuts.
‘We haven’t learned’ – The potential Pandemic on our plates
Although wet markets are not common in the west, industrial livestock farming is – and may carry just as a great a risk.
Global carbon emissions see ‘historic declines’ as energy use slumps
The International Energy Agency predicts 8% drop in carbon pollution from energy as the world reels from coronavirus.
‘Jaw dropping’ – Earth’s insect population ‘shrinks 27% in 30 years’
Insect declines are worst in North America, according to a new study.
Zoo owner fears he may have to euthanise animals as income drops
Others have also had to appeal for public donations to keep their animals fed.
Pollution tumbles in UK cities as travel cut by lockdown
Conditions give a ‘window’ into what UK cities could be like as transport shifts from petrol and diesel vehicles.