National Trust harvests homegrown kitchen ‘sponges’ to cut plastic waste
The National Trust has harvested its first “grow your own” kitchen sponges as part of efforts to cut plastic waste.
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Sir David Attenborough warns climate action hindered by short government terms
Sir David Attenborough has warned politicians may not prioritise climate action due to the short lifespan of governments.
Greens plan for ‘decade of change’ in election manifesto
The Green Party has launched its General Election manifesto, proposing to “make Ireland a better, fairer place to live”.
British endurance swimmer completes swim under Antarctic ice sheet
A climate change activist has become the first person to swim under an Antarctic ice sheet – wearing just a pair of trunks, cap and goggles.
Tesco to scrap plastic-wrapped multipacks
Supermarket giant Tesco has pledged to scrap shrink-wrapped multipacks across all its own-brand and branded tinned food in a move that will remove 350 million tonnes of plastic a year.
Government risks undermining net zero push without public support, poll finds
People are not aware of the changes that will be needed to cut the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, polling suggests.
Homeowners on eroded coastline demand improved sea defences
A homeowner whose house is just metres from falling into the sea said she feels “totally abandoned” by the authorities, as councillors pledged to lobby the Government for more funding.
Charles meets Greta Thunberg after warning ‘the time to act is now’ on climate
The Prince of Wales has described teenage activist Greta Thunberg as “remarkable”, after telling world leaders “we simply cannot waste any more time” in the battle to save the planet.
Charles to meet climate change activist Greta Thunberg at Davos
The Prince of Wales is to meet teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg for the first time, Clarence House has announced.
Chris Packham warns wildlife shows ‘fail’ to inspire action on climate change
Wildlife programmes have “failed wholeheartedly” to spark action on climate change and environmental conservation, Chris Packham has claimed.
Bringing back bigger, bushier hedgerows ‘will help wildlife and store carbon’
Supporting farmers to grow bigger, bushier hedgerows could help tackle climate change and boost wildlife, it has been claimed.
Woodland planting ‘must more than double’ to tackle climate and nature crises
Woodland creation must more than double from this year, to help reach net zero carbon emissions and tackle wildlife losses, conservationists have said.
Chimpanzee daughters ‘less likely to leave home if mother is powerful’
Sometimes a strong chimp matriarch makes staying at home look like a better option than moving out.
Malaysia will not become world’s dumping ground, minister says
Malaysia has sent back 150 containers of plastic waste to more than a dozen countries as Kuala Lumpur said it will not become the world’s rubbish bin.
Protesters try to prevent HS2 tree felling
Environmental activists are trying to prevent trees being cut down as part of the HS2 high-speed rail project.
Data reveals ‘decade of broken promises’ from UK companies on palm oil – WWF
UK brands have failed to meet their own commitments on palm oil over a decade, contributing to the destruction of vulnerable habitats and species including orangutans and elephants, the WWF has said.
Climate activists end blockade at Shell headquarters in Aberdeen
Climate change activists have ended a 13-hour protest at the entrance to the headquarters of oil giant Shell in Aberdeen.
New species of prehistoric scorpion ‘may have been early land explorer’
A new species of prehistoric scorpion may have been capable of leaving its marine habitat and venturing onto land, new research suggests.
Mark Carney to advise PM for UN climate talks
Outgoing Bank of England governor Mark Carney has been given a key role as an adviser to Boris Johnson for major UN climate talks in the UK this year.
Penalties on the horizon for rubbish waste sorters as Dundee prepares ‘zero-tolerance’ bin strategy
Residents who fail to separate their rubbish properly or leave their bins to overflow face having waste containers removed under a new "zero-tolerance" recycling strategy agreed by councillors this week.