The idea that ecosystems carry plenty of backup, so if a small number of species become extinct there is little harm, has been greatly overestimated, according to the largest global study of its kind.

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Exclusive documents show Tony Blair's think tank offers corporate members such as BP and Uber "networking" at party conferences and "a stronger voice" in policy debates.

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Hummingbird hawk moths - often mistaken for small birds - are being spotted in the West Midlands.

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Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling next week, as ministers also consider approval for Rosebank oilfield

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Campaigners say ‘seismic shift’ follows years of pressure to sever ties with oil and gas firm

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A global OSINT map of targeted small drone attacks on civilians since 2022.

Possible cut from 80% down to as little as 50% could add millions of tonnes of CO2 to emissions and comes amid UK heatwaves Andy Burnham’s government has said it will look at cutting electric vehicle sales targets, in proposals that could add millions of tonnes a year to the UK’s future carbon dioxide emissions. The government launched a consultation on Friday on cutting the target for new EVs to as little as 50% of all new cars in 2030, down from 80% under existing rules. The consultation will include several options, including leaving the headline target unchanged, or cutting it to 70%, 60% or 50%. Continue reading...

Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves

Andy Burnham said he would consider if a restriction on purchasing the products during the summer months could be justified