Rebecca Speare-Cole
Avocados getting smashed by climate change, report warns
The best growing regions for avocados in countries like Burundi, Chile, Peru, Spain, South Africa and Mexico are seeing productivity shrink due to...
Recyclables to go in one bin under simpler UK rules, government says
Recycling rules in England to be simplified as government announces plan to reduce waste sent to landfill.
AI can ‘transform understanding of biodiversity threats,’ scientists say
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) said it is working with partners across the world to see how artificial intelligence can...
Businesses urged to take part in census on UK’s net zero progress
Government-backed research initiative aims to track how British businesses are progressing towards UK net zero target of 2050.
Climate protesters target BP and Drax shareholder meetings
Drax and BP climate protests see British activists target shareholder meetings to make their point.
Alarm over public health as ‘forever chemicals’ found in fruit and vegetables
Long-lasting toxins known as “forever chemicals” have been found in common UK fruits, vegetables and spices, prompting alarm over potential impacts on public...
Activists call on UK banking giant to close ‘fracking loophole’ in energy finance policy
Campaigners are calling on the UK's biggest bank to close what they see as a “loophole” in its energy policy that allows the...
British government ‘off-track’ to hit waste reduction targets
The British government's plans to tackle waste have been beset by delays in recent years.
Chelsea Flower Show gardens given first ever green audit to reduce footprint
All large gardens displayed at Britain’s prestigious Chelsea Flower Show for 2024 have gone through a “green audit” as part of efforts to...
