Sue Moore, the mayor of Singleton, was eating lunch at a conference last year when an…
Month: November 2020
Big UK offshore windfarms push risks harming habitats, say campaigners
Boris Johnson has promised that every home will be powered by offshore wind by 2030 Offshore…
£3bn green home grants scheme faltering just weeks after launch
Accreditation process putting off builders and installers from plan to improve energy efficiency of homes in…
Study adds to calls to ban dogs from beaches during nesting season
Research reveals how ground-nesting birds frequently scared from nest by off-lead canines There is only one…
Country diary: a walk to the estuary is a real hoot
Talsarnau, Gwynedd: The brindled presence of a sleeping tawny owl brings back childhood memories When walking…
Weatherwatch: better forecasting of bitter cold would save lives
In February 2018, the “beast from the east” brought snow and temperatures as low as -14C…
Biden considers Angus King for top intelligence post
President-elect Joe Biden is considering plucking Angus King from the Senate to serve as director of…
Green giants: the massive projects that could make Australia a clean energy superpower
The Asian Renewable Energy Hub would have an energy content equivalent to 40% of Australia’s overall…
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including Exmoor ponies and mongoose wars…
Susan Collins reaches peak influence after Senate stunner
Shortly after her surprisingly strong reelection win, Susan Collins received a call from an old colleague:…