Why I’m still an environmental optimist – despite it all
It is easy to be defeatist about the fate of our planet. There is an ongoing climate crisis,…
China’s carbon emissions may have reached a critical turning point sooner than expected
Carbon dioxide emissions from China have flatlined or fallen for 21 months, meaning the world’s biggest greenhouse gas…
Businesses must take responsibility for biodiversity loss – for their sake as much as ours | Environment
It feels like groundhog day: another week, another warning about the seriousness of the biodiversity crisis. This time…
Qld coalmine expansion approved by Albanese government will clear habitat and fuel climate crisis, scientists say | Coal
The Albanese government has approved the expansion of a Queensland coalmine that will clear habitat for threatened koalas…
River Thames spot among 13 sites shortlisted for swimming status | Rivers
The first designated bathing water area on the River Thames in London has been proposed as one of…
Country diary: Here be monsters – less than a millimetre long | Environment
It was hard to resist running my fingers over the velvet carpet of moss that smoothed the drystone…
‘We are hopeful’: small signs of recovery for Scotland’s rare capercaillie bird | Endangered species
After decades of decline, there are signs of hope for the capercaillie, one of Britain’s most endangered birds.…
‘Attractive for sabotage’: Is transforming the North Sea into a green energy hub a security risk?
Ambitious plans to transform the North Sea into the world’s “largest green energy reservoir” have sparked concern among…
France slashes renewable energy targets, expands nuclear power with new law
France set out a new energy law after years of wrangling on Thursday which slashes its wind and…
Maugean skate’s endangered status not changing, Environment Minister Murray Watt says
Environment Minister Murray Watt has chosen not to change the endangered status of a rare Tasmanian skate species.…
We Don’t Need Any More Renewables
The claim is ubiquitous: if we’re to meet our climate goals, we need a mass buildout of renewable…
Trump’s EPA repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’ | Trump administration
The Trump administration has revoked the bedrock scientific determination that gives the government the ability to regulate climate-heating…