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UK in ‘preliminary’ talks with China over building HS2 rail link
Beijing’s state-owned railway builder reportedly claims it can complete the line in just five years, at a significantly reduced cost.
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
Sir Geoffrey Boycott silent on conviction criticism as he receives knighthood
The former England captain has been nominated by cricket fan Theresa May as she stepped down as PM.
South Sudan ‘ignores reports on oil pollution and birth defects’
Four separate environmental reports seen by journalists have never been released publicly.
‘Oh Colin’ trends on Twitter as Brexiteer bemoans immigration queues
"This isn't the Brexit I voted for", he said.
100 million year old bee trapped in amber is oldest ever evidence of pollination, scientists say
With parasites clinging to it, the find is also the oldest evidence of bee parasitism that still affects them today.
Thousands of Brits sign Valentine’s Day card to EU
The card will be received by German Green MEP Terry Reintke, who last month set up the EU-UK Friendship group.
Mark Zuckerberg to voice support for global tax on tech giants
Research shows the top five tech companies in the UK avoided £1.3 billion in tax in 2018.