Sir David Attenborough: Response to Blue Planet II is beyond what I imagined
Sir David Attenborough said he has been “astonished” by the response to plastic pollution after Blue Planet II as he helped launch more BBC programming on the issue.
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New partnership to boost sustainability potential of Scotland’s waste water
Experts will examine ways to recycle the resources contained in Scotland’s sewage through a partnership between Scottish Water and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa),
Just the ticket: Lineker portrait encourages rail passengers to switch to mobile
Portraits of Gary Lineker, Sir David Attenborough and Dame Vivienne Westwood have been created from thousands of used train tickets.
Cocaine in rivers could be making eels hyperactive and damaging their muscles
Eels exposed to low levels of cocaine in rivers and other fresh water bodies could be getting hyperactive and suffering with muscle damage, according to new research.
Nuclear weapons warning from scientists: beware of environmental blowback
Launching more than 100 nuclear warheads at a foe would catastrophically backfire on any nation deploying them, a study has shown.
Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns would ‘really like tidal lagoon to go ahead’
Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns has told MPs that he would “really like” the Swansea tidal lagoon energy project to go ahead.
‘Tree champion’ appointed to boost planting and curb urban felling
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has appointed a “tree champion” to boost planting rates and prevent unnecessary felling of street trees.
Fifth of British mammals face extinction, study warns
At least one in five British mammals is at high risk of extinction in the face of threats such as disease and loss of their natural habitat, a study has found.
Single-use plastics to be phased out by National Assembly for Wales
The National Assembly for Wales is to phase out single-use plastics, it has announced.
Sea defence scheme to reduce flood risk to 7,500 homes
A £63 million scheme to shore up the sea defences of a Lancashire town while reducing flood risk to 7,500 homes has been officially opened.
Wind farm that was opposed by Donald Trump fitted with final turbine
A green energy project – which faced legal challenges from Donald Trump – using the world’s most powerful wind turbines has passed a milestone with the installation of the final device.
Emissions cut of 90% still too timid, environmental campaigners insist
Environmental campaigners have branded the Scottish Government’s new Climate Change Bill a “missed opportunity” despite ministers pledging to bring in a tougher new target for cutting emissions.
Food thrown out by House of Commons doubles in three years
Food waste thrown out by the House of Commons has more than doubled in the last three years – leading senior MPs to demand action.
Scotland plans new laws that demand 90% emissions cut by 2050
Scotland is to legislate for tougher action on climate change, with ministers proposing new laws that would require emissions to be cut by 90% by 2050.
Marine rubbish plea after deer die with rope tangled in antlers
A campaign to reduce the amount of litter in Scotland’s waters has been stepped up after images of a stag with rope tangled in its antlers were released.
Police appeal as two hen harriers disappear in ‘suspicious circumstances’
Two hen harriers have disappeared in suspicious circumstances, prompting an appeal by police and conservationists.
Will the new clean air strategy mean I can’t use my log-burning stove?
Rules curbing pollution from household wood burners and fires will be brought in as part of efforts to cut harmful dirty air, the Government has announced.
United Nations warns Britain it must keep its ‘green’ Brexit promise
Weakening environmental protections after Brexit would damage Britain’s reputation internationally, the United Nations (UN) has warned.
Further evacuations planned as Hawaii volcano lava flow continues
Lava creeping across roadways destroyed four homes and left dozens of others in the shadow of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano isolated on Saturday, forcing more residents to plan for a possible evacuation.
Pret bosses say questions need to be asked on use of paper and plastic
Bosses at sandwich chain Pret A Manger have said they have to “start asking questions” about the use of plastic and paper in packaging.