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James Watt, sharp-tongued interior secretary under Reagan, dies at 85

The Reagan administration's sharp-tongued, pro-development interior secretary was beloved by conservatives but ran afoul of environmentalists. Watt even managed to offend Beach Boys fans.

WEKU

Outrage as UK Government 'bows to pressure' from fossil fuel giants over windfall tax

Tory ministers said they would slash the current 75 tax on North Sea oil and gas profits back to its regular 40 if prices reach certain levels.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland water shortage warning as 37 areas placed under alert during hot weather

Sepa confirmed 37 areas of Scotland are at alert level, and it urged businesses to put their water scarcity plans into action.

Daily Record

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New areas at risk of water scarcity as alert raised to highest in part of Highlands

An area of the Highlands has been placed under the highest level of water scarcity alert as dry weather continues.

The National (Scotland)

I am so ready to play and work in Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro are not the glasses I expected, but they would dramatically improve my current work environment

TechRadar

Australian governments impose recycling rules after packaging industry fails on waste

New rules agreed at meeting of environment ministers welcomed as breakthrough by conservationists

The Guardian - AU

While humans were in strict lockdown, wild mammals roamed further – new research

At one point in 2020, 4.4 billion people – more than half of the world’s population – were under lockdown restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19. This was such a sudden and substantial event that it has become known as the anthropause.

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Cooling talk of 'a new Cold War'

Fresh off a promising trip to Beijing, a US diplomat says his country is doing all it can to avoid miscalculation in tensions with China. Sam Sachdeva reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Five ways to make your summer barbecue better for the environment

Summer has finally arrived. Sunny days and brighter evenings are the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family and fire up the barbecue. But, while we all enjoy eating outdoors, it’s important to stop and think about the impact your meal could have on the planet.

The Conversation

Activists take Canada’s environment minister to court in fight to save northern spotted owl

Advocacy group says continued destruction of critical habitat leaves it no choice but to take legal action against Steven Guilbeault

The Guardian - UK

Women in tech: What good practice should look like

Creating a modern and supportive environment that will attract and retain female talent requires impactful actions.

TechRadar

Newcastle man who claimed to be licensed for tip runs fined after dumping rubbish near homes

Yan Dominic Hall, 21, pleaded guilty to depositing controlled waste on land without the authority of an environmental permit

Chronicle Live

Will faster federal reviews speed up the clean energy shift? Two legal scholars explain what the National Environmental Policy Act does and doesn't do

The National Environmental Policy Act, enacted in 1970, is widely viewed as a keystone U.S. environmental law. For any major federal action that affects the environment, such as building an interstate highway or licensing a nuclear power plant, NEPA requires relevant agencies to analyze environmental impacts, consider reasonable alternatives and…

The Conversation

Independent London restaurants to receive grant to become more environmentally friendly

100 independent restaurants will receive a grant for their sustainable-packaging efforts

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£1 entry to Scotland’s 600 historic sites for all Young Scot card holders this summer

National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses are taking part in the initiative.

Roll Call

Bill seeks to teach kids the ‘power of the outdoors’ - Roll Call

Bipartisan group in Congress wants to extend environmental literacy across the nation, under legislation dubbed the No Child Left Inside Act.

WEKU

Book bans are on the rise. Biden is naming a point person to address that

Book bans in schools can violate federal civil rights laws if they create a hostile environment for students. The Education Department will have a new point person to talk to schools about bans.

Motorsport

How Le Mans is using grape residues and hydrogen to drive a sustainable future

Motorsport – and Le Mans in particular – has long been a pioneering proving ground for new technologies. However, as the world zeroes in on net zero goals, reducing carbon emissions in such a high-performance environment for such a long period of time is a major challenge.

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Green Party’s only MP Caroline Lucas to stand down at next election

The former Green Party leader said her duties as a constituency MP meant she ‘struggled to spend the time I want’ on environmental concerns.

The Guardian - UK

The planet’s economist: has Kate Raworth found a model for sustainable living?

The long read: Her hit book Doughnut Economics laid out a path to a greener, more equal society. But can she turn her ideas into meaningful change?

The Guardian - UK

Fact check: why Rowan Atkinson is wrong about electric vehicles

Last week we ran a piece by Rowan Atkinson casting doubt on the environmental benefits of electric vehicles. Here Simon Evans of Carbon Brief offers his response

The Conversation

Has time been called on the native forest logging deals of the 1990s? Here's what the Albanese government can do

Victoria recently announced an end to native forest logging in December 2023, six years earlier than previously announced. Western Australia is ending it from January 2024. The Greens and independent federal MPs are now calling on the Albanese government to end native forest logging nationally.

Bangkok Post

A town full of history

It felt as if my eyes and skin were on fire while walking down the new 150m-long skywalk in the sweltering midday sun. It was due to my late arrival in Kanchanaburi, but I decided to stick to my original plan. At least I was rewarded with stunning views of…

The Independent UK

Poland, Germany discuss avoiding repeat of deadly river pollution but ready for all scenarios

The environment ministers of Poland and Germany have met on the border of the two countries to discuss protection of a river against a repeat of deadly pollution that killed hundreds of tons of fish last year

Newsroom.co.nz

Enough density on housing 'debate'

Our current political environment only contributes to a state of inaction and delay in addressing critical and urgent urban matters, writes Iresh Jayawardena

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