Environment
“The amazon is burning. Unnaturally, illegally, irreversibly. Will the world just watch?”
Brazil’s government has complained that it is being targeted in smear campaign
Minister & close ally of Boris accused of ‘cosying up’ to Brazil government as Amazon rainforest burns
Wildfires in the Amazon, which produces a fifth of the world’s oxygen, have increased by 84% since last year.
The Hajj could fall victim to global warming
Saudi Arabia's heat and humidity is set to get so bad even fit individuals will face "extreme danger".
Brazilian leader suggests NGOs are setting Amazon fires
Mr Bolsonaro took office on January 1.
Concern over potential badger cull in areas where vaccination scheme in place
New areas of England could get the go-ahead to cull badgers this year as part of efforts to tackle TB in cattle.
Air pollution ‘even bigger killer than previously feared’
Living in areas with pollution levels below current guidelines raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes and respiratory diseases, according to a 30-year study of mortality rates in 652 cities worldwide
Tory Govt ‘backing three-legged donkey’ – fracking potential could be much less than thought
New estimates based on lab analysis of northern England’s shale resources suggests there may be less than 10 years worth of recoverable gas
Plastic litter and netting threatening more seals on Norfolk coast
The Friends of Horsey Seals wildlife group said sightings were reported over the last fortnight.
New global heat record set in July
Last month was 0.95C warmer than the 20th century average for July, meteorologists said.