Country diary: the secrets of deadly nightshade

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Dems pan proposed Colorado redistricting map

Colorado is rapidly turning blue, but Republicans might be on track to hold half the state’s…

Brazil environment minister quits amid inquiry into illegal Amazon logging

As talks with US over protecting the rainforest stall, Ricardo Salles faces a criminal investigation Brazil’s…

UK policies will not deliver emission cuts pledge, says climate adviser

Climate Change Committee says government needs to ‘step up very rapidly’ to meet ‘historic’ targets Boris…

Activists angry over Perth festival Fringe World’s new deal with fossil fuel giant Woodside

Woodside has transitioned its sponsorship to ‘philanthropy’ at the festival’s parent company Artrage, which says it…

Pelosi and Schumer pilot turbulent Biden agenda behind the scenes

While a gang of self-appointed Senate negotiators rack up headlines, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are…

Mining’s new frontier: Pacific nations caught in the rush for deep-sea riches

Travel thousands of metres below the surface of the ocean, and you reach the seabed. Pitch…

Senate Republicans grow skeptical of Biden’s interest in an infrastructure deal

Sen. John Cornyn heads to the Senate floor. | AP Photo/Alex Brandon Senate Republicans are questioning…

IPCC steps up warning on climate tipping points in leaked draft report

Climate scientists are increasingly concerned that global heating will trigger tipping points in Earth’s natural systems,…

Environment Agency needs return of GBP120m grant to protect rivers, says CEO

The head of the Environment Agency has called for the government to reinstate a GBP120m grant…