University of British Columbia researchers develop silica-based material with ability to absorb wider range of harmful chemicals Researchers at a Canadian university have made a breakthrough they hope will dramatically shorten the lifespan of the thousands of toxic “forever
Secretary general urges countries to tackle ‘vampiric overconsumption’, water guzzling industries and climate crisis The United Nations opened its first water conference in almost half a century in New York on Wednesday, with a plea for countries to work together to tackle
The research group that first exposed the scandal say ‘it’s not over’ and that governments must act Thirteen million diesel cars producing “extreme” levels of toxic air pollution are still on the roads in Europe and the UK, according to a report, seven years after the
This blog is now closed. ‘I’m here to change the country’: Albanese launches an uncompromising Indigenous voice plan Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Mark Butler says part of the issue is that vaping was allowed to “explode” so it’s a
Rescuers unable to save cetaceans after mass stranding event at Sea Isle City Eight dolphins have died after being stranded on a beach in New Jersey, a rehabilitation center said. According to the New Jersey-based Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), the pod of eight dolphins
London borough to replace West Kentish Town estate, but rival plan claims to have a much smaller climate impact A conflict between saving carbon and building better homes has broken out on a groundbreaking 1960s council estate in London. The London borough of Camden is planning
Increasing ocean temperatures present ‘existential threat’ with knock-on effects for ecosystems and commercial fisheries, researchers say Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast More
Complaint made to ACCC says airline’s claims of net zero by 2050 are not feasible and company intends to increase absolute CO2 emissions Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Etihad has been accused of misleading customers through
The Australian Museum’s new multimedia exhibition, The Birds of Australia , traces the journey of the 19th-century naturalist and ornithologist John Gould and his wife, illustrator Elizabeth Gould, as they travelled through New South Wales and recorded the unique birdlife,
Dutch authorities try to tempt out animals, which dig setts under quiet and raised train embankments Leaves on the tracks, signal failures and strikes can all cause train delay headaches, but commuters in the Netherlands are facing railway havoc caused by badgers burrowing
World Bank among those urging levy to fund climate action in developing world and encourage fleets to upgrade Pressure is growing on the international shipping industry to accept a carbon levy on ships that would fund climate action in the developing world, with the World Bank
Authors of paper accepted for publication in Harvard Environmental Law Review argue firms are ‘killing members of the public at an accelerating rate’ Oil companies have come under increasing legal scrutiny and face allegations of defrauding investors , racketeering , and a wave
Exclusive: Roark Capital and Silver Lake Management showed to have a web of connections to the Atlanta police foundation A new investigation has uncovered connections between private equity firms and the contentious development of a sprawling police and fire service training
The Vjosa River in Albania teems with more than 1,000 species, while rare vultures and Balkan lynx visit its banks. It has seen off the threat of a surge in barriers, but the shadow of development persists The fast-moving Vjosa River in Albania curves and braids, sweeping our
Lords committee criticises Ofwat for failing to ensure firms invested enough in sewage network Water companies have been too focused on maximising financial returns at the expense of the environment, a House of Lords committee has found. The investigation by peers into the
Study shows more than 2,500 sq km added to coastlines, mostly port expansion in global south Land reclamation is nothing new, but during this century there has been a significant rise in the creation of artificial land by humans, with a recent study showing that developers have
Some species of insect no longer being seen in areas that are becoming drier and hotter Drought is threatening some British moth species with local extinction, a study has found, as the insects are no longer being seen in areas which are becoming drier and hotter. The new
Conservationist criticises ACF for working to strike a deal on safeguard mechanism and undermining the Greens’ position Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Former Greens leader Bob
Study finds males, who can command a harem of up to 100 females, driven to gain weight as quickly as possible by foraging in areas full of predators Extreme polygamy may be driving male southern elephant seals to early deaths, new research suggests. A study of 14,000 southern
Officials at a heated town meeting in Menindee, outback New South Wales, are challenged to drink a mug of town water in front of the crowd after assuring the community that it meets Australian drinking water standards. The request is issued by Jan Fennell, a resident who says
UN report predicts water demand will increase by 80% as crisis threatens to get out of control The number of people lacking access to safe drinking water in cities around the world will double by 2050, research has found, amid warnings of an imminent water crisis that is likely
