UK government delays clean water and nature targets, breaching Environment Act Thérèse Coffey says targets underpinning nature recovery will not be published this month The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
No10 DID agree Charles would skip COP27 summit as Tory war erupts over Sunak no-show Downing Street said "government advice was sought" by the Palace under Liz Truss about the climate summit in Egypt - which Rishi Sunak faces anger for skipping Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022
King Charles has been told not to go to Cop27 climate summit, No 10 confirms Hours earlier, the environment secretary claimed it is ‘up to the monarch whether to go’ The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
Therese Coffey in COP27 gaffes as Tory tries to defend Rishi Sunak's climate talks no-show First the Environment Secretary said she wasn't 'aware' Joe Biden is attending, after the Washington Post reported he will. Then she said the Autumn Statement would be 'right in the middle', which it isn't Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022
Ministers admit delaying legally-binding environment targets A Conservative peer accused the RSPB of being ‘lying turds’ during a row. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
Up to King Charles whether he wishes to attend Cop27, says Thérèse Coffey Environment secretary defends Rishi Sunak’s decision not to go to climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
No 10 responds to King Charles Cop27 ‘ban’ as Sunak says it is right he focuses on ‘depressing domestic challenges’ – as it happened Downing Street says it was ‘unanimously agreed’ with Palace that monarch would not attend; PM says he is focusing on economy but remains ‘personally committed’ to environment The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 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? By Imy Brighty-Potts. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
U.S. climate envoy Kerry: King Charles at COP27 would be 'very powerful' It would be "very powerful" if King Charles attended the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry said, adding that the British monarch's credibility and leadership on environmental issues would make a difference. Reuters · Oct 28, 2022
Fears closure of historic Dumfries and Galloway buildings is driving away tourists A number of Historic Environment Properties have been shut for several months due to concerns over the condition of masonry Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022
UK minister Coffey: N. Ireland elections will 'definitely' happen British environment minister Therese Coffey said an election to Northern Ireland's regional assembly will "definitely" happen, following the refusal of the province's largest pro-British party to drop its boycott of a power-sharing government. Reuters · Oct 28, 2022
Protesters have minister in their sights at Hunter coal lunch Hunter environment groups will protest at a Hunter mining leaders lunch in Singleton Friday, which will be attended by federal resources minister Madeleine King. Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2022
Holy Water: The Philippine Activist Targeted for Trying To Stop a Hydropower Project Dozens of elite armed forces were sent to arrest Vertrudez Macapanpan, a 69-year-old environmental activist in the Philippines. She has no doubt the cause was her work defending a sacred mountain spring from a billion dollar development project. The News Lens · Oct 28, 2022
EPA reveals major decision on Vales Point Power Station The EPA has granted Vales Point a new two-year exemption. Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2022 ‘Dying of boredom’: the fight to release Thailand’s shopping mall gorilla Bua Noi has spent decades in a cage in a decaying Bangkok shopping mall. Her owner says is she too old to be transferred to a sanctuary but activists disagree
The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022 Coffin? Casket? Cremation? How to make your death more environmentally friendly We can all agree humans need to reduce their impact on the environment. And while most of us think of this in terms of daily activities – such as eating less meat, or being water-wise – this responsibility actually extends beyond life and into death.
The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022 What’s in the mud? Flood victims' fears eased by early test results Flooding stirs up river sediments, which can spread contaminants in our waterways and floodplains. Flood water can carry sediments bearing contaminants from a range of sources, both historical and new, such as sewage, petrol stations, industrial yards and farming areas. This is worrying many people whose homes and gardens have…
Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022 Woman called a prostitute and 'fat' by boss who told her to join a gym wins £19k payout Aishah Zaman, 35, was found to be working in a 'degrading' and 'humiliating' environment during her time at Knightsbridge Furnishing in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022 Canadian mining project in Guatemala opposed in local vote over environmental concerns In a recent historic move, locals from Asunción Mita, Guatemala, voiced their opposition in a referendum on the mining projects that have affected their community for decades. Eighty nine per cent of them voted “no” to the development of mining activities, like the Cerro Blanco gold and silver open-pit mine…
Wales Online · Oct 27, 2022 Parts of Wales moves into drought recovery but NRW warns we 'aren't out of the woods yet' Six areas are being moved to 'recovery'
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022 Rishi Sunak will not attend Cop27 climate summit Downing Street announcement follows UK prime minister’s promise to prioritise environment
Liverpool Echo · Oct 27, 2022 Council 'just treading water' as it tackles inflation and cost of living pressures "There are a lot of external pressures, the environment is changing and we are just treading water to keep pace with things"
Glasgow Live · Oct 27, 2022 Glasgow woman called 'prostitute' by boss in 'degrading' work environment awarded £19k compensation Aishah Zaman, 35, took former boss Shahzad Younas to court after she was dismissed following years of harassment and discrimination, including being called a "prostitute" and "fatty".
Reuters · Oct 27, 2022 Analysis-Brazil's Green New Deal: Lula promises environmental policy overhaul Brazilian presidential frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is vowing an environmental overhaul of government policy on a scale rivaling the proposed U.S. Green New Deal, according to his senior advisers, campaign documents and Workers Party policy papers.
Wales Online · Oct 27, 2022 Make-up artist saves hundreds buying second-hand products from eBay Natalie James has shared her top tips for buying pre-loved make-up products, which she says has saved her hundreds of pounds