Brief reviews of the books I read this month

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Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality

Every year on or around 22 September, cities across the globe celebrate World Car-Free Day, encouraging motorists to give up their cars for a day. The event highlights the numerous benefits of going c...

The gas giant Beta Pictoris b, about 63 light-years away, has the mass of 10 Jupiters and a magnetic field thousands of times as strong as Earth’s.

"Maybe the barbarians, the savages, were always those who had less lethal weapons."

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"She loves that she still gets slightly nervous when they talk, an exposed feeling, like taking an exam"

Short reviews of the eight books I read this month

Being subservient to the interests of the wealthy now means that his hands are tied, and he will be unable to tackle Britain’s most pressing issues, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Close to two-thirds of the city’s residents commute by bike to school or work every day.

‘Hey! Cheeses, what an idea! We murder for each other, see?'

A selection of photos from our three week summer break

Core team of 15 staff and thousands of volunteers and partners help the country-music philanthropist deliver books to kids around the world.

A lost papal letter suggests Pope Alexander II backed William’s invasion because King Harold supported a rival pope.

Short review of the books I read this month

Andy Burnham will announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he becomes prime minister on Monday, the BBC has been told. The announcement will form part of a flurry of policy m...