Following one of the driest summers on record it could have been expected that the chances of groundwater flooding this winter would be very low. However, with much higher than average rainfall totals for the autumn 2023 is already looking rather soggy – and there’s more rain in the...
There is obvious excitement within the science community following the successful peer reviewed experiment in nuclear fusion. The creation of more energy ouputting than was inputted is a massive breakthrough. Although it is also important to know that the energy required to power the lasers used far exceeded the...
The more destructive the business, the more likely it is to enjoy political protection.
In every conflict over the living world, something is being protected. And most of the time, it’s the wrong thing.
The world’s most destructive industries are fiercely protected by governments. The three sectors that appear to be...
For a long while I have questioned the nature of knowledge. As it is referred to in academic circles the study of knowledge is called 'epistemology' and serves to cover the breadth of human understanding at any given point. Thus in 1222 human understanding differed radically from human understanding...
'Have you read the report?' he says.
From that moment on he looks a complete tool.
It is in no way redemption for Fiona Bruce but at least she is revealing that she can point out Tory toe rags.
OMG! Fastest U-Turn EVER!Guy Opperman: The 419-page report says our new coal plant...
It is hard to say who is the most vile out of touch sociopath in Parliament but Lee Anderson appears desperate to be up there every time he opens his mouth. Whether his soul left him or he was born without one is hard to say but the outcome...
I believe this is the most important environmental technology ever developed. It might be all that now stands between us and Earth systems collapse.
So what do we do now? After 27 summits and no effective action, it seems that the real purpose was to keep us talking. If governments...
A recent study found that trees in the UK have a huge economic value, benefiting people to the tune of billions of pounds annually. This study also highlighted the importance of trees standing alone and in small groups. The trees minimise toxic air pollution, absorb CO2 that warms the...
Women continue to be underrepresented in climate debate and governance, as demonstrated at this year’s Cop27 United Nations conference, where women accounted for less than 34% of country negotiating teams. This needs to change. Women are bearing the brunt of climate change and must be fully represented at climate negotiations...
Grand declarations on tackling the climate emergency are sabotaged by a treaty from the 1990s that sees European nations held to ransom by the energy companies
Europe’s dirtiest secret – one deterring it from seriously and rapidly tackling the climate emergency – is not being addressed this week at Cop27, the...
