Environment
Boris Johnson’s new chair for crucial climate conference took donations from energy interests
By Zak Derler, Desmog UK
Revealed: Boris Johnson’s new Environment Secretary’s shocking record on the environment
By Sophie Yeo, Desmog UK
Climate change could wipe out half of planet’s animal & plant species by 2070
US researchers identified rising maximum temperatures as the key threat to animals and plants, which both face a similar risk of extinction.
Ban on sale of petrol and diesel vehicles could come in 2032, says minister
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the ban could come even sooner than the 2035 date announced by the Prime Minister.
UK ‘faces £16bn annual hit to economy’ without urgent action to protect nature
Professor Thomas Hertel said we can "no longer ignore the strong economic case for restoring nature".
Mice ‘squabbling’ on Tube station platform win wildlife photography award
The top images will be displayed at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington until May 31.
Discarded mattresses could feed millions of refugees, say scientists
Working closely with refugees, a team of experts have created ‘desert gardens’ that provide people in the camp with fresh herbs and vegetables.
HS2 will damage woodlands without helping climate crisis
Environmentalists have warned that climate change cannot be tackled by damaging nature.
Thousands of people with mental health problems could be missing out on PIP despite court ruling against DWP
“We’re still hearing from far too many people that they’re not being assessed properly."