Focus on Climate
Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday wish? More time to get out the conservation message
NEW YORK – British primatologist-turned-conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall will mark her 90th birthday next month with a series of talks. Her greatest wish...
Hyundai to invest more than $50 bn in South Korea in major EV push
Hyundai on Wednesday revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion in South Korea by 2026, with a huge chunk dedicated to boosting...
Australia battles to save last 11 wild ‘earless dragons’ from extinction
Australia’s grassland earless dragon is no bigger than a pinkie when it emerges from its shell, but the little lizard faces an enormous...
Plastic ‘interceptor’ tackles trash in Bangkok river
Black flies exploded into the air as plastic waste fell from bamboo conveyor belts into skips on a solar-powered barge attempting to remove...
Schools to reopen in South Sudan after two weeks of extreme heat
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s government on Tuesday said schools will reopen next week following a two-week closure due to extreme...
Berkeley, CA, to halt ban on natural gas piping in new buildings
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) – The city of Berkeley, California, has agreed to halt enforcement of a ban on natural gas piping in new...
UK regulator warns it could block oil and gas projects if they do not cut emissions
The North Sea Transition Authority says it will work with oil and gas developers, but if they do not take steps it thought...
Rare flowers, butterflies, wild asparagus in English coastline reserve to benefit from conservation project
Rare coastal lichens, wildflowers and butterflies are being given a helping hand through the conservation and creation of “micro-habitats” across a landscape in...
Shipping industry faces fuel dilemma in bid to cut emissions
By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) – The shipping industry is under increasing pressure to decarbonize, but unclear regulatory guidelines, including around what sorts...
Climate-resilient hops trialled amid sustainability concerns for British beer
Farmers, brewers and merchants have been trying out new varieties of organic hops that are resilient to climate change amid concerns over the...
