Emily Beament
Just 7% of England’s land protected for nature, govt assessment shows
Only seven per cent of England is currently protected for nature, as the government aims for 30 per cent by 2030 amid global...
World on track for ‘catastrophic’ 3.1C of global warming this century, UN warns
The world is on track for a “catastrophic” 3.1C of global warming, the UN warns calling for efforts to cut emissions driving climate...
World has ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ chance with UN plastic pollution treaty, says Ellen MacArthur
Countries will meet in Busan, South Korea, in November for final talks on a legally binding UN plastic pollution treaty.
‘Landmark’ for UK lithium production as demo plant opens in Cornwall
A demonstration plant for lithium production has opened in Cornwall, marking a key step in the UK's clean energy transition.
Coal pioneer to wind powerhouse: UK completes coal phase-out after 142 years
The UK ends coal-fired power after 142 years, transitioning to renewables as it leads major economies in phasing out coal.
Seabed mining will cause ‘irreversible harm’ to wildlife – Greenpeace
Campaigners call on Norway to abandon plans for seabed mining of critical minerals after releasing report on ocean biodiversity.
Nature groups call for more protection of the UK’s seas as key carbon stores
The UK’s seas and coasts store hundreds of millions of tonnes of carbon, conservationists have said, as they called for better protection of...
Energy tsar: We will not carpet UK with windfarms and pylons for clean power
Head of UK's green power plans downplays fears of pylon construction while ruling out laying underground cables as part of the grid.
Individual solar farms do not threaten national food security – farming leader
British farming union president says there are more demands competing for land use than just solar farms as he pushes for government to...
