The problem with telling people the world is ending
In the face of terrible crises, it can feel right to shock people into action. But what if that has the opposite effect?These days, it’s…
Environment
Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests
Warm homes plan would create 50,000 jobs, compared with about 1,100 for Rosebank oilfield, thinktank findsInsulating Britain’s homes and investing in heat pumps would do…
How the quirky puffin became a symbol of the climate crisis – and hope
In an extract from his new book, the nature historian explains how technology could help the seabird surviveFor centuries human beings have exploited puffins, harvesting…
Honeybees are barging aside wild pollinators in hunt for pollen and nectar, study finds
As a surge in beekeepers has lead to increased numbers of honeybees, researchers record them pushing bumblebees and other rival species away from flowersHoneybees are…
Uncovering the secrets of New Zealand’s elusive ‘jungle penguins’
The tawaki, or Fiordland crested penguin, known for its prominent yellow eyebrows, has for years baffled scientists with its unusual habitsDeep in the misty fjords…
Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue
Chancellor says government will study responses to public consultation, with airports being ‘big part of jobs and growth’John Healey has said there is a pro-growth…
Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to lowest on record as pivotal vote looms
Forest clearance at smallest total since records began in 1988 in success for Lula ahead of presidential run-offDeforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to…
Long After the Maui Fires, Toxic Metals Linger in Residents’ Bodies
The toxic exposures didn’t begin with the flames. Researchers are examining how fires affected a community already harmed by plantation agriculture, development, and colonialism.
The post…
Revealed: VW, Ford and Tesla batteries linked to destructive deforestation of indigenous lands
Mines in supply chains of western carmakers linked to widespread deforestation of primary rainforest in nickel-rich lands inhabited by Tolaki people in IndonesiaVolkswagen, Ford and…
Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low
Some reservoirs in south at critical levels as water companies call for extended restrictions that would affect golf clubs, private schools and car washesA severe…