Africa can become a renewable energy superpower – if climate deniers are kept at bay

The power of climate science denial in the UK, thankfully, has been in retreat over the…

Battle over Covid aid consumes Congress’ final sprint to recess

The House and Senate return Monday to face a critical three-week stretch ahead of the August…

House chairs ask IGs to investigate federal crackdown in Portland

Democrats say Attorney General William Barr orchestrated the crackdown, and they’re intent on grilling him about…

‘Carbon savings’ from Covid-19 lockdown halve within weeks

The UK’s carbon emissions have begun to rebound following the easing of Covid-19 lockdown measures, causing…

Rep. Donna Shalala calls for Florida to shut down again

Rep. Donna Shalala speaks to media on Capitol Hill. | AP Photo Rep. Donna Shalala slammed…

Rep. Karen Bass: Flags must remain ‘at half-mast’ until John Lewis is laid to rest

Rep. Karen Bass speaks during a House Judiciary Committee markup of the Justice in Policing Act…

‘It’s been a nightmare’: UK flood victims stuck in limbo amid lockdown

Residents in parts of Britain that were hit by winter flooding have experienced long delays to…

Covid-19 impact on ethnic minorities linked to housing and air pollution

The severe impact of Covid-19 on people from minority ethnic groups has been linked to air…

‘It was like a bomb had hit an off-licence’: rise in wild camping hits beauty spots

Beauty spots and conservation areas are being put at risk by increasing numbers of irresponsible wild…

UK ports free-for-all could spell doom for grey seals

The looming cranes of the Humber’s four ports are surrounded by wildlife, from bitterns and marsh…