Figure represents 64-66% of global output of tetrafluoromethane and hexafluoroethane, MIT study finds Emissions of two of the most potent greenhouse gases have substantially increased in China over the last decade, a study has found. Perfluorocarbons are used in the
Melting of ice is slowing planet’s rotation and could disrupt internet traffic, financial transactions and GPS The climate crisis is causing the length of each day to get longer, analysis shows, as the mass melting of polar ice reshapes the planet. The phenomenon is a striking
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is suing three government departments over Ella’s fatal asthma attack The mother of a nine-year-old girl who became the first person in the UK to have air pollution cited on their death certificate has said she wants an official apology for her
MPs approve cull of 481 bears this year, up from 220 last year, to control ‘overpopulation’ of protected species Romania’s parliament has approved the culling of almost 500 bears this year in an effort to control the “overpopulation” of the protected species after a deadly
Winds blow particulates from drying lake into minority neighborhoods, exposing people to harmful particulates Toxic dust storms from the dried, exposed Great Salt Lake bed disproportionately poisons the air in Utah neighborhoods with higher levels of Hispanic and Pacific
Lending puts banks in ‘complete violation’ of commitments to Paris agreement, climate group says, even as overall funding to sector ebbs Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s big four banks are in “complete violation” of
Blazing temperatures force people to find new ways to keep their pets safe, cool and occupied: ‘They sit, pee and go home’ Heat-resistant bootees, frozen bananas and pet sunscreen – it takes a lot to keep dogs safe during a nationwide heatwave. As pet owners across the US try
Electric vehicle industry says spring data shows installations are keeping pace with rising battery sales There are now almost 1m electric car chargers in the UK, according to data, a figure that the industry argues is proof that installations are keeping pace with increasing
ICO calls on companies to be as transparent as possible with customers about waste release into rivers Business live – latest updates Water companies must be transparent with the public about sewage spill data, the UK’s information commissioner has warned. John Edwards has
Tess, a 40-year-old female at Houston zoo, has been given a trial mRNA vaccine to help combat the virus, a leading killer of calves in captivity An Asian elephant at Houston zoo in the US has received the first mRNA vaccine against herpes, which is the leading killer of Asian
Senior climate figures welcome move after Conservative government largely left the role to junior ministers Ed Miliband is to take personal control of the UK’s negotiations at vital international climate talks, in stark contrast to his Tory predecessors. The energy security and
Bill praised for targeting corporate climate responsibility but lawyers say it could allow polluters to avoid public scrutiny for longer Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast The climate