How to have fun on November 5 – without a bonfire or fireworks Traditional Bonfire Night celebrations can be harmful to animals and the environment, so what can we do instead? The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
UK sewage scandals put Hong Kong billionaire in firing line Hong Kong firm’s $1bn deal to sell stake in water company receives cool response in UK after pollution controversies. Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2022
Healthy Country plan to save glossy black cockatoos underway in Shoalhaven Aboriginal custodians take a leading role as they work with the NSW government to rehabilitate crucial habitat for the glossy black cockatoo. ABC News · Nov 1, 2022
Economy and Society, November 1, 2022: How will voters affect the control of state financial offices? Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. Ballotpedia · Nov 1, 2022
MPs call for urgent inquiry into Teesside dredging and mass crab deaths Environment committee chair says crab die-offs in north-east having ‘profound impact on fishing communities’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022
Emergencies Act inquiry: How to balance protest rights with the rule of law? A question operating in the background of the ongoing Emergencies Act inquiry is one of the most difficult for liberal democratic societies to resolve. The Conversation · Nov 1, 2022
UK will have enough turkeys for Christmas despite bird flu, minister insists From November 7, birdkeepers in England will be legally required to house their poultry indoors in a bid to tackle the spread of bird flu. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
California's gas-car phaseout brings turmoil to mom-and-pop gas stations It was hailed as a landmark decision for the environment: The California Air Resources Board voted in August to require that all new automobiles and light trucks sold in the state be zero emission by 2035. Los Angeles Times · Nov 1, 2022
Londoners’ lives put at risk by Government’s bungled post-Brexit targets to tackle toxic air, warns watchdog Londoners’ lives are being put at risk by the Government’s bungled post-Brexit targets to tackle toxic air, a watchdog warned on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022
How to have fun on November 5 – without a bonfire or fireworks Traditional Bonfire Night celebrations can be harmful to animals and the environment, so what can we do instead? The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
Storm Claudio lashes UK with 70mph wind and heavy rain as 49 flood alerts issued The Environment Agency has issued 49 flood alerts today after a night of heavy rain and winds reaching 70mph thanks to Storm Claudio. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind tomorrow Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022
Panel: Oregon Gov candidate didn't create hostile workplace The conduct committee of the Oregon House has determined that Democratic candidate for governor Tina Kotek did not create a hostile work environment for a lawmaker when she was House speaker The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
For a better future After the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, Hamida and Marsela are happy to be back in school in Thailand. Despite being far from home, they are not only taking interesting lessons but growing up in a safe environment with new friends and teachers. Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022
Video shows fireworks crashing into car blaze in Dublin neighbourhood Firefighters warned the fireworks were creating a 'hazardous environment' Dublin Live · Oct 31, 2022
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022 Bystander stops Just Stop Oil activist from vandalising the MI5 building A Just Stop Oil protester was left covered in orange paint after a furious passer-by intervened to stop them vandalising an MI5 building. Environment activists used fire extinguishers to spray paint at the Secret Intelligence Service’s headquarters in London on Monday, as well as at the Home Office, the Bank…
Reuters · Oct 31, 2022 Lula cheered for new climate policies after Brazil election Environmentalists, world leaders and sustainable investors on Monday cheered the victory of Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has promised to protect the Amazon rainforest and restore Brazil's leadership on climate change.
Manchester Evening News · Oct 31, 2022 Flood alert issued for large parts of Greater Manchester as heavy rain forecast and weather warning in place Rivers level are expected to rise, warns the Environment Agency
Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2022 Clean air activists condemn 'silent pandemic' of pollution in African cities Environmental activists have condemned air pollution on the African continent as a silent pandemic that will cost billions of dollars and claim millions of lives.
AAP · Oct 31, 2022 Single-use plastics now banned in NSW Single-use plastic items like straws, cups and cotton buds are banned in NSW, with environmentalists hailing it as a major win for wildlife.
The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2022 Lula ally pays tribute to Dom Phillips and vows to protect the Amazon With Bolsonaro gone, Marina Silva promises to honour murdered environmental activists by ending deforestation
Edinburgh Live · Oct 31, 2022 The Edinburgh ghost with an 'uneasy spirit' that lives in city's lesser known castle An uneasy spirit allegedly haunts the grounds of Craigmillar Castle, but it hasn't been seen since in decades. Historic Environment Scotland rehashed the details of the ghost with spurs.
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022 How debt-for-climate swaps can help solve low-income countries' fiscal and environmental challenges at the same time Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley spoke passionately to the United Nations General Assembly in September about the mounting debt many developing countries are shouldering and its increasing impact on their ability to thrive.
Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022 Tory minister blasted for 'blaming the public' over sewage dumping into the sea Mark Spencer, an Environment Minister, was slammed by campaigners for saying we should all check the drainpipes off our roofs - to stop mass sewage dumping by water firms
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Sunak under pressure over Braverman and climate summit snub Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will go to the Cop27 climate summit ‘if he’s got time’, environment minister Mark Spencer said.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022 Rishi Sunak's COP27 snub 'under review', Downing Street confirms The PM is under mounting pressure to attend the climate conference in Egypt.