Coverage levels fall a million square kilometres short of the long-term average, with global heating likely driving losses

The injection of thermal energy, 40 times that used by humanity in total, comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidification

In ‘Green Thinking’, Natalie Bennett calls for a deep, transformative, ‘breaking the chains’ moment, to move us away from outdated ideas which promote harmful outcomes. It challenges assumptions an…

Are insurance companies still providing suitable coverage for rising climate change impacts?

Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budget

People living next to a chemicals plant near Blackpool were tested for ‘forever chemicals’. Last week they received the alarming results

People living next to a chemicals plant near Blackpool were tested for ‘forever chemicals’. Last week they received the alarming results

Keys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high risk

Certainly, I missed the parade of ‘Eat The Planet Well’ by Dave Gouson, when it was published earlier this year, and what a shame.  This is a delightfully informative book which takes the read…

Industry-funded research and exaggerated claims litter arguments made by fluoropolymer industry against stricter regulation

Certainly, I missed the parade of ‘Eat The Planet Well’ by Dave Gouson, when it was published earlier this year, and what a shame.  This is a delightfully informative book which takes the read…

Senators’ report says taxpayers face higher bills after ‘bargain’ between president and major polluters

Changes in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Environmental posts

People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

Families who shared homegrown produce near a Lancashire plant have been told they have elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood

Families who shared homegrown produce near a Lancashire plant have been told they have elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood

Families who shared homegrown produce near a Lancashire plant have been told they have elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood

Families who shared homegrown produce near a Lancashire plant have been told they have elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood

Families who shared homegrown produce near a Lancashire plant have been told they have elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood

People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

People in Thorton in Lancashire had been advised not to eat locally-grown produce over contamination fears.

There is hope in solar power. As the UN meets, we are urging leaders to pursue a clear goal: clean energy for all by 2030

Despite no future meeting date being set, Yorkshire Water’s CEO states she cannot attend meeting, owing to her ‘availability’. Ripon City Council recently invited the CEO of Yorkshire Water to a co…

Despite no future meeting date being set, Yorkshire Water’s CEO states she cannot attend meeting, owing to her ‘availability’. Ripon City Council recently invited the CEO of Yorkshire Water to a co…

Scientists say global heating was a destabilising factor in collapse of 200,000 sq metre glacier in August

Anti-fracking campaigners are gathering outside a crucial meeting in Scarborough to voice their opposition to gas plans in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston.

Scientists say global heating was a destabilising factor in collapse of 200,000 sq metre glacier in August

Despite no future meeting date being set, Yorkshire Water’s CEO states she cannot attend meeting, owing to her ‘availability’. Ripon City Council recently invited the CEO of Yorkshire Water to a co…

Environment Agency says talks under way about increasing prices for industrial users to try to reduce poor water management

Beneath rural Lancashire lies 47,000 tonnes of mercury-contaminated waste, raising questions over its long-term safety and what happens if it…

One of the biggest upheavals in a millennium is on its way, strengthened by the climate crisis. We need leaders who make things better not worse, says climate professor Bill McGuire

One of the biggest upheavals in a millennium is on its way, strengthened by the climate crisis. We need leaders who make things better not worse, says climate professor Bill McGuire

Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentres

Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentres

Temperatures reached 1.65C above preindustrial levels, months before El Niño system reaches full strength

Temperatures reached 1.65C above preindustrial levels, months before El Niño system reaches full strength