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UK Government failing to grasp scale of ‘e-waste tsunami’ – MPs
The Government is failing to fully grasp the “tsunami” of electronic waste in the UK, MPs have warned. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC)...
Coral reef that ‘shouldn’t exist’ thrives off B.C.’s Pacific Ocean, biologist says
VANCOUVER — It started with a tip from the local First Nation of a “bump on the sea floor” where the fish liked...
Analysis-China’s emissions, efficiency targets under threat after falling short in 2023
By David Stanway SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China is falling short on key targets for tackling climate-warming emissions, and analysts said Beijing’s credibility in...
Volvo invests in, taps Breathe Battery tech for 30% faster EV charging
By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) – Volvo Cars has invested in UK startup Breathe Battery Technologies and will use its battery software to...
Drought puts unborn monkeys at risk – scientists
Mothers usually do everything in their power to look after their unborn child, but there are circumstances where pregnant monkeys may not be...
Heat pump launched with monthly payment plan in latest bid to take on gas
A Swedish company is launching a heat pump paid for in monthly instalments in the latest push to get UK households to switch...
New gas power stations needed to avert threat of blackouts, says Coutinho
The Government has committed to building new gas power stations to avert what ministers described as the “genuine prospect of blackouts”. In a...
Oil sheen off California possibly caused by natural seepage from ocean floor, Coast Guard says
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — An oil sheen spotted off the Southern California coast last week was possibly caused by a natural seep...
US, Canada to review pollution of US waters by British Columbia coal mines
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Canada and the United States have agreed to review a long standing cross-border dispute that involves pollution...
Prince of Wales: Now is critical decade to tackle climate change
Now is the “critical decade” to try and set the planet on a “healthier” path to deal with the climate crisis, the Prince...
