Treasury criticises ‘unachievable’ plan for underground nuclear waste dump in Cumbria | Nuclear waste
The UK’s proposal for a new underground nuclear waste dump has been described as “unachievable” in a Treasury…
Leading US economists urge peers to fight Trump’s attack on environment | Greenhouse gas emissions
Three leading US economists are urging their peers around the world to push back against Donald Trump’s attack…
We’re Not So Special : Democracy Journal
Suppose that you are walking at night, and you see someone on your side of the street coming…
Microplastics are in our food, water and air. How can we minimise our exposure to them?
The scourge of plastic pollution will continue to grow, at least for now, after talks to strike a…
IEA: Renewables Will Be World’s Top Power Source “by 2026”
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Last Updated on: 18th August 2025, 11:55 pm…
Guest post: Why the recent slowdown in Arctic sea ice loss is only temporary
The retreat of sea ice in the Arctic has long been a prominent symbol of climate change. Observations…
Queensland government strikes new deal with Bravus to defer royalties, expand Carmichael coal mine
The Queensland government has struck a new royalty deferral deal with the owners of the Carmichael coal mine…
EPA aims to undo authority to regulate climate pollution : NPR
An exhaust pipe atop a truck in Austin, Texas. Under the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency is…
TikTok’s online wild meat sellers – study finds endangered species on offer in west Africa
In Togo and much of west Africa, wild meat remains an important part of daily life, valued for…
China unleashes its wildest energy experiment — But not on its own land
China is proving to have a significant influence on this one country’s renewable energy developments. As the world…
Cotswolds villagers face £70k church bill in unholy row over tree
Richard and Melanie Gray were shocked to receive a “threatening” letter claiming their Sycamore tree had caused damage to…
How Plastics Went from a Sustainability Solution to an Environmental Crisis
August 19, 2025 4 min read Plastics Started as a Sustainability Solution. What Went Wrong? Synthetic polymers were…