Environment
Greta Thunberg ‘using award money to create sustainability foundation’
The non-profit Greta Thunberg Foundation aims to promote ‘ecological and social sustainability, as well as mental health’.
Former Paralympian climbs on to HS2 drill for Extinction Rebellion protest
James Brown and his fellow activist have food and supplies to last for several days and said they have no intention of coming down unless removed.
Extinction Rebellion dig up Trinity College lawn in protest
The footage shows the lawn being completely destroyed in response to the university’s role in a major development in the Suffolk countryside.
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.