Environment
Calls for Government to adopt WHO air pollution limits as 60% of UK roads exceed toxic levels
The Centre for Cities and British Lung Foundation charities are calling on the Government to adopt WHO limits on air pollution, which is now killing more Brits than car crashes.
Sir David Attenborough warns climate action hindered by short government terms
The broadcaster and naturalist was speaking at the first UK-wide citizens’ assembly on climate change in Birmingham on Saturday.
Traffic pollution shrinks children’s brains new research reveals
A study of 12 year olds found those who grew up around busy roads had less grey matter.
National Trust warns 73% of special natural sites threatened by climate change
The charity calls on Government to ban peat in horticulture and boost tree cover to conserve nature and cut emissions.
Greta Thunberg brushes off mockery from US finance chief
The 17-year-old said ‘we cannot care about those kinds of things’ after Steven Mnuchin said: ‘Is she the chief economist? Who is she? I’m confused.’
David Attenborough urges government to heed Britain’s first citizens’ assembly on climate crisis
Sir David Attenborough thanked members of the public who will meet in Birmingham for giving up time to discuss how to reach net zero emissions.
Tesco to scrap plastic-wrapped multipacks
The retailer will roll out the move on all own-branded and branded canned food products from March 2 to meet environmental targets.
Court backs Norway’s right to issue Arctic oil drilling licences
An appeals court in Norway upheld a previous ruling against environmental campaigners.
Duck-billed platypus on brink of extinction due to climate change
Australia's devastating drought is having a critical impact on the world's most unique creature.