Solar in poor countries is creating a huge lead hazard
Solar panels have become incredibly cheap. This has been overwhelmingly good for the world, but skeptics continue to…
From litter picking, big things grow | Waste
It is wonderful to see the work of Trish Savill and her Wombles groups being recognised (‘From white…
Species Slowdown: Is Nature’s Ability to Self-Repair Stalling?
Nature is slowing down, and its ability to regenerate is failing in the face of climate change, according…
Greece faces rising renewables curtailment, driving solar-plus-storage – pv magazine International
Greece’s solar producers are facing rising curtailments that are cutting revenues and driving interest in energy storage, even…
A more environmentally friendly, cleaner and healthier place for all
A more environmentally-friendly borough – with reduced pollution, more welcoming streets, and thriving biodiversity – is at the heart…
New Nature Reserves designated in Telford on World Wildlife Day
To celebrate World Wildlife Day yesterday, Telford & Wrekin Council has announced the legal designation of two new…
Google pledges $50 million to fight superpollutants
Superpollutants have been responsible for close to half of planetary warming, and without action they’ll continue to warm…
Pollution, noise and climate stress all pose a serious threat to heart health
In an unprecedented collaboration, the European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association…
Council aware of huge fly-tip on rural lane in Hertfordshire
The fly-tip was found by a dog walker heading down Old Watling Street – between Markyate and Flamstead…
Most plastic waste is contaminated – our new ‘nano’ recycling tech embraces this messy reality
A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most “recyclable” objects in the modern waste stream. It is…
Fly-tipping issues on estates in Orford being tackled
Warrington Borough Council’s environmental crime officers are working with Torus in the Grasmere Avenue and Greenwood Crescent areas…
No money for more tip days
Opening county tips including Spalding for an extra day has been branded too expensive amid worries over fly-tipping.…