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We tracked a floating whale carcass to see where it drifted – and the result was fascinating

Global whale numbers are increasing for many species. While this is good news for conservation, the higher numbers coupled with dangers such as pollution, boating and climate change have caused an increase in whale deaths and strandings.

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Climate expert Chris Stark appointed to lead UK clean energy taskforce

‘Mission control centre’ to work with energy companies and regulators towards goal of clean and cheaper power by 2030

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Why land burials of whales dig a big hole for the ocean

Nature will be the big winner if Australia stops burying dead whales and gives the mighty creatures sea burials instead, researchers say.

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Renewables firms already planning new onshore windfarms in England

At least six energy companies prospecting for first windfarms in almost a decade after Labour lifts limits

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Debt-disaster-debt: hurricane-damaged islands are being saddled with loans they cannot afford

Hurricane Beryl laid waste to communities – even whole islands – as it barrelled through the Caribbean over the past week. Never has such a powerful Atlantic hurricane arrived this early in the year: the ocean is usually too cool.

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Beryl leaves trail of destruction as several US states face flooding threat

Authorities say storm could cause flash floods and tornadoes as it moves across large swaths of the United States.

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Ghana is planning its first nuclear energy plant: what’s behind the decision

Ghana is considering bids from five companies for the construction of what would be its first nuclear power plant. The companies are: France’s EDF, US-based NuScale Power and Regnum Technology Group; China National Nuclear Corporation; South Korea’s Kepco and its subsidiary Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Corporation; and Russia’s Rosatom. The…

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‘Antidotes to despair’: five things we’ve learned from the world’s best climate journalists

From climate crisis being a crime story to presenting basic weather news in the context of climate change, here are some lessons from journalists

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Labour has a chance to finally insulate Britain – but there’s a big hole in its plans

The UK’s new Labour government has made clear that improving housing and tackling climate change are among its top priorities, with announcements on housebuilding targets and onshore wind turbines being made within its first few days in office.

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Extreme heat waves broiling the planet in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world

Less than a month into summer 2024, the vast majority of the U.S. population has already experienced an extreme heat wave. Millions of people were under heat warnings across the western U.S. in early July or sweating through humid heat in the East.

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Death toll rises to 23 after Indonesia landslide at illegal gold mine

Search for missing continues after torrential rains trigger disaster in a remote village on Sulawesi island.

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National Trust’s wildflower meadow project flourishes on north Devon coast

Vibrant blooms mean first stage of plan to cover 1,200 hectares is hailed as a success 18 months after planting

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Devastation as world’s biggest wetland burns: ‘those that cannot run don’t stand a chance’

Blackened trees, dead animals and scorched earth – early wildfires have already devastated Brazil’s Pantanal and local people worry they may lose the battle to save them

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Climate protesters won’t be deterred by fines, jail or political mixed messages on the environment

Activists are convinced a wartime campaign of resistance is the only way to highlight the existing system’s failure to meet the moment

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A wildlife park has scrapped koala cuddles. Is it time for a blanket ban?

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From water to wood-burning stoves: 11 green challenges Labour must solve

New government faces massive task in repairing UK’s degraded environment and fighting climate crisis. Here’s what will be top of its in-tray

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Country diary: Some flowers are happy on the mess we leave behind

Win Hill, Derbyshire: This old quarry, long abandoned and rich with lead, is now bursting with flora, most notably spring sandwort

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When transmission lines fell, 16 electric vehicles fed power into the grid. It showed electric vehicles can provide the backup Australia needs

Electric vehicles are an increasingly common sight on Australian roads. Each one cuts carbon emissions by half compared to fossil fuel vehicles, but increases household electricity use by 50%.

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When it comes to sustainability reporting, it depends on how serious companies are about making change

Companies are facing pressure to become more open about how they do business. With income inequality, governance failures and the mismanagement of natural resource capital threatening both society and the environment, there are growing calls for more corporate disclosure and accountability.

The Conversation

‘Southerly busters’ are becoming more frequent but less severe as the climate changes, stirring up east coast weather watchers

When Australia’s east coast is caught in the grip of a heatwave, relief can come in the form of abrupt, often gale-force wind changes known as “southerly busters”.

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As ocean surfaces acidify, a deep-sea acidic zone is expanding: marine habitats are being squeezed

In the deepest parts of the ocean, below 4,000 metres, the combination of high pressure and low temperature creates conditions that dissolve calcium carbonate, the material marine animals use to make their shells.

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Keen to be sustainable after dying? Earth to earth, cradle to compost

Despite expanding legislation and increasing popularity, sustainable death care options are still relatively unknown.

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog investigates Defra over authorisation of bee-killing pesticide

Neonicotinoid was given emergency clearance under Conservative government in 2023 and 2024

The Conversation

Disease has killed most of the UK’s elm trees since the 1960s – but there are signs they may be making a comeback

Elm trees were once stalwarts of the UK countryside that towered out of hedgerows, lined fields and woodlands. Glance at the landscape paintings of John Constable for a vague idea of what has been lost. Elm timber made ships, chairs and even water pipes until the 19th century.

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Canberra trial shows EVs can provide backup power to grid in blackouts and emergencies

Researchers say models with vehicle-to-grid capability will be a huge and flexible resource able to respond to emergencies

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